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Do you find that staying on top of your T1D routine becomes more difficult when there are fewer hours of daylight? Select all of the statements that apply to you.
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And God said: “Let there be light.” Boy, did he get that one right. As chronic diseases play an outsize role in eroding life spans, they really, really diminish eye sight. I think I personally keep Amazon in business, buying so many high-intensity lights.
Diminished eye-sight and diminished daylight are like looking for a needle in a haystack without knowing what a needle looks like or even where in the world the haystack is
Live in the southwest so can still go out for walk or bike ride. Do weights in house or go to the gym.
I am 80 yrs old and my routine does not vary that much except for increased levels of activity.
Yes, but it’s not the hours of daylight, directly, My whole exercise routine changes. Even though I live in the southeast USA, the air gets colder, and as I get older, I find that the range of temperatures that I exercise outdoors (running) narrows. Years ago, I could go running at -10 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, with my asthma, and COPD, I can only run at temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. So, I go to the gym and use the elliptical, I had running on a treadmill.
I also find that the types of foods that become common during November and December are much higher in fats and sugars. I’m happy when the holidays pass.
“hate running on a treadmill.”
No, it’s actually the opposite. I have more energy because I get better sleep.
I answered “No”. It is always hard to stay on top of a regiment for me. I do get less exercise in the form of yard work, but that might change in February if we get the heavy snow forecast.
Opposite, EZ with fewer day light distractions.
I’ve never even thought about this through 62 years of t1d. The things I would do in spring/summer (garden, lawn, etc) replaced by other things and thank G-d able to walk where I live all year around.
Yes, all I want to do is sleep. The huge bag of holiday goodies our neighbor left at the door is 100% high carb , high fat and sugar. What my spouse doesn’t eat is going to the dumpster, so I don’t have the temptation. The Christmas dinner at my S-I-L’s was was more reasonable this year, fortunately! My outdoor activity goes way down with winter cold/snow & ice. Instead of garden photoshoots, with walking and stooping, my time will be spent in front of the computer monitor editing my images. Just have to keep telling myself to keep moving forward!
I hibernate when it’s above 70 or so. I LOVE winter and snow and getting out in it. Like everyone I’m not fan of ice.
This is what makes everyone unique.
Holidays in my family introduce a moderate amount of stress. That throws a wrench in my BG control until holidays have passed. The stress, in addition to less yard work and outside exercise makes it more difficult to stay >90% in range.
Perspective, I’ve been a lifelong (75 yrs, 60 T1) Texan and can’t stand cold, I even wear wool socks in Summer. I can be more active, feel better up to 98 degrees