This was also Posted On My Sister Blog Diabetes Mind Game yesterday, but is relevant to all.
Good Day All! Boy do I have something I want to share!!! I have not been this fired up in a long time. No I am not manic. This is some really revolutionary stuff. I didn't invent but check it out!!!
Not sure if I mentioned this, but my last A1C was 8.4 % which, in my opinion for myself, pretty much sucks!!!
So I took a hard look at my current diabetes regime and self management. By hard I mean honest, like; can I do more, am I measuring, trending, tracking, counting, am I consistent. To answer myself; as to whether I've been a well behaved PWD. I'd have to say, NO. I haven't been consistent in doing any of the above.
The result, a shitty A1C. Time to do something radical. Time to make a plan, and stick with it. Time to smarten up, and as you all know, I have 90 days. At which time I will repeat my A1C and have a check-up with my physician.
Over the past four days, I know, not long, but I have to share this, I have been doing the following:
-Off my Pump, back on the Multiple Daily Doses.
-Re-Read Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution , for the second time in 4 months(This time I took notes)
-I have been eating the following portions daily:
Breakfast: 6 grams Carb and 3 oz Protein(Measured using a scale)
Lunch: 12 grams Carb and 4 oz Protein(Pre-made the evening before)
Dinner: 12 grams Carb and 6 oz Protein
-I have been taking the following insulin:
AM: Levemir 15 Units (split into 3 separate injections as per Dr B's Suggestion)
AM: Apidra 5.5 Units
Lunch: 4.5 Units
Dinner: 6 Units
Bedtime: Levemir 5 Units
Broken Down:
Correction Factor = 1 Unit will drop my BG by 2 mmol
1 gram of Carb increases my BG by approximately .3 mmol
1 unit of insulin for 1.5 oz of protein
1 unit of insulin for 6 grams of Carb
2 units to cover the Dawn Phenomenon (2 hrs after waking)
-I write everything down
-I tested every 2-3 hours for the first 3 days
-I discovered Sugar Stats a website that allows you to log your numbers, graph them, and so much more. Get this! If I am out, away from my computer I email my blood glucose reading using my phone to the site and review the numbers later. It really is awesome!(No I am not an affiliate, so I don't get anything if you visit the site)
Okay, so what?!
I am going to tell you, the first day sucked! I felt low(hypoglycemic) because I wasn't used to having sugars in the normal range. I felt hungry, I had a massive headache. Day two, still feeling headachy, but slightly better. Day three, better.
Today, I feel fantastic!!! I have no headache. I have no post meal spikes, my range yesterday and today has been close to that of a non-diabetic. I never in my 28 years of being a Type 1 have seen numbers, I mean stable, steady.
My mood and my mind is clearer then I ever thought possible. I am not exaggerating. I post my numbers publicly on Sugar Stats if you want to check them. It's really encouraging to eat a meal or take a shot and knowing exactly what the outcome will be. I admit I was really hesitant to take 1 unit for 1.5 oz of protein. But seriouly, it's totally possible!
The only downfall is it is a rigid regime, but I feel great and that is motivation. I don't feel edgy, like I am on an emotional roller coaster that I would get with spikes and drops in my blood sugar.
Stable numbers (Stable Carb and Protein + Stable Insulin = Stable mood )
That is my conclusion thus far. I know it is only day four but I am onto something life changing. I just feel it!
Trev
PS: Yes this is my official plan, I am not Flip-Flopping as stated two posts ago.
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Good Day All! Boy do I have something I want to share!!! I have not been this fired up in a long time. No I am not manic. This is some really revolutionary stuff. I didn't invent but check it out!!!
Not sure if I mentioned this, but my last A1C was 8.4 % which, in my opinion for myself, pretty much sucks!!!
So I took a hard look at my current diabetes regime and self management. By hard I mean honest, like; can I do more, am I measuring, trending, tracking, counting, am I consistent. To answer myself; as to whether I've been a well behaved PWD. I'd have to say, NO. I haven't been consistent in doing any of the above.
The result, a shitty A1C. Time to do something radical. Time to make a plan, and stick with it. Time to smarten up, and as you all know, I have 90 days. At which time I will repeat my A1C and have a check-up with my physician.
Over the past four days, I know, not long, but I have to share this, I have been doing the following:
-Off my Pump, back on the Multiple Daily Doses.
-Re-Read Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution , for the second time in 4 months(This time I took notes)
-I have been eating the following portions daily:
Breakfast: 6 grams Carb and 3 oz Protein(Measured using a scale)
Lunch: 12 grams Carb and 4 oz Protein(Pre-made the evening before)
Dinner: 12 grams Carb and 6 oz Protein
-I have been taking the following insulin:
AM: Levemir 15 Units (split into 3 separate injections as per Dr B's Suggestion)
AM: Apidra 5.5 Units
Lunch: 4.5 Units
Dinner: 6 Units
Bedtime: Levemir 5 Units
Broken Down:
Correction Factor = 1 Unit will drop my BG by 2 mmol
1 gram of Carb increases my BG by approximately .3 mmol
1 unit of insulin for 1.5 oz of protein
1 unit of insulin for 6 grams of Carb
2 units to cover the Dawn Phenomenon (2 hrs after waking)
-I write everything down
-I tested every 2-3 hours for the first 3 days
-I discovered Sugar Stats a website that allows you to log your numbers, graph them, and so much more. Get this! If I am out, away from my computer I email my blood glucose reading using my phone to the site and review the numbers later. It really is awesome!(No I am not an affiliate, so I don't get anything if you visit the site)
Okay, so what?!
I am going to tell you, the first day sucked! I felt low(hypoglycemic) because I wasn't used to having sugars in the normal range. I felt hungry, I had a massive headache. Day two, still feeling headachy, but slightly better. Day three, better.
Today, I feel fantastic!!! I have no headache. I have no post meal spikes, my range yesterday and today has been close to that of a non-diabetic. I never in my 28 years of being a Type 1 have seen numbers, I mean stable, steady.
My mood and my mind is clearer then I ever thought possible. I am not exaggerating. I post my numbers publicly on Sugar Stats if you want to check them. It's really encouraging to eat a meal or take a shot and knowing exactly what the outcome will be. I admit I was really hesitant to take 1 unit for 1.5 oz of protein. But seriouly, it's totally possible!
The only downfall is it is a rigid regime, but I feel great and that is motivation. I don't feel edgy, like I am on an emotional roller coaster that I would get with spikes and drops in my blood sugar.
Stable numbers (Stable Carb and Protein + Stable Insulin = Stable mood )
That is my conclusion thus far. I know it is only day four but I am onto something life changing. I just feel it!
Trev
PS: Yes this is my official plan, I am not Flip-Flopping as stated two posts ago.
