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    • 16 hours, 7 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 16 hours, 8 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 20 hours, 29 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 20 hours, 30 minutes ago
      Mick Martin likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 20 hours, 47 minutes ago
      Trina Blake likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I am curious. Do you routinely check the control glucose solution to be sure the meter is accurate?
    • 21 hours, 36 minutes ago
      Barbara Bubar likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 21 hours, 48 minutes ago
      Barbara Bubar likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I use a CGM and STILL check an average of 7 times per day with BG meter because despite the advertising claims, I have yet to find a CGM that is consistently accurate enough to rely on for various tasks including meal Bolus dose calculations. Currently using Dexcom G6 with tSlim Control IQ, along with Dario BG meter I trust more than Dexcom.
    • 21 hours, 56 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My infusion site stopped working well. Most of my problems going high are due to problems with infusion set. Another problem is my slow processing of my dinner. If I bolus too fast I go low, if I wait a bit I go high. It’s a nightmare
    • 21 hours, 57 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 21 hours, 58 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I answered 4 , I had steroid in my infusion yesterday.
    • 22 hours, 1 minute ago
      Marthaeg likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 24 minutes ago
      Mike S likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 29 minutes ago
      KCR likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 22 hours, 30 minutes ago
      Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
      If you do NOT use a CGM, on average how many times per day do you check your blood glucose levels?
      I answered N/A, like most of us here(apparently) I have a CGM. But for the record, I haven't quite cut the cord on finger sticks. Routinely I do one first thing in the a.m., just to check that my f-s and CGM numbers reasonably match up. That time of day seems to be when they're most likely to have drifted apart--yay Dawn Phenomenon. Dexcom much better than Medtronic Guardian 3 on this but still a bit of a problem. And the first 24-36 hrs of a new sensor, especially if I haven't been able to do a "pre-soak," may get me up to 3-4 finger sticks depending on how erratic it's being. Might be a natural follow in this series to do a Q of the Day on how many fingersticks people do who ARE using a CGM.
    • 23 hours, 53 minutes ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I use a CGM and my BG went over 180 seven times. Not unusual for BG go to 200+ after eating, then comes down. Yesterday and today my average BG was 150.
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      I answered 4 , I had steroid in my infusion yesterday.
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My infusion site stopped working well. Most of my problems going high are due to problems with infusion set. Another problem is my slow processing of my dinner. If I bolus too fast I go low, if I wait a bit I go high. It’s a nightmare
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Lindsey Whitnell likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      My "high" alarm is 130. When I hit that I consider: when I ate; could I have screwed up the bolus; what am I doing or will be doing; when I'll eat next. Rarely go over 150-160, by reacting and preventing highs found I actually use less insulin than just correct when it peaks....could never do this without a CGM I'm comfortable with, although with pens and an unmoving basel more fun (can't make fast adjustments for food, stress, heat, or activity). So the past several days zero over 180, just a few over 150.
    • 1 day, 19 hours ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 1 day, 20 hours ago
      Bruce Schnitzler likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose risen above 180 mg/dL (10.0 mmol/L)? (For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hyperglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings above 180 mg/dL.)
      Yesterday I walked 30 miles. At about 10 miles I went 200 something. I took 20g of carbs at about 120 to prevent going low and ended up at 200 even though I continued to walk. Took a correction and my bg dropped more than I wanted. It is a trick to manage bg during long endurance events. My endocrinologist suggested a profile for me which I was trying for the first time. I will be walking for 24 continuous hours hoping for about 70 miles. The event is outrun 24 at Chapin Forest in Kirtland Ohio.
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      I had the same thing happen. I usually go below about 3 times but yesterday not at all. Amazing!
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      With Tandem CIQ, I get <2% in hypo range, rare at night, and when I do it is usually my fault- over bolusing for food, or exercise. Love this system
    • 1 day, 22 hours ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      It's been an unusual 24 hours for me and I haven't gone below 70 at all. (If I'd a been asked last week, totally different answer!) :p But, I'm doing really great today. So... Yay! :D
    • 2 days, 9 hours ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      The food we choose to eat as people with T1D is so personal, and each food impacts every person differently. What foods do you prefer to eat for your first meal of the day? Share what works for you in the comments!
      I follow my wife’s old adage, “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a queen, and dinner like a pauper.” And in a very king-like fashion and since I am retired, I do it most mornings in a very leisurely 3 or 4 fashion. The best breakfasts, by far, are those you have with delightful conversationalists with people of wide-ranging interests. I start with 2 or 3 cups of strong, dark-roast black coffee, nursed liked an expensive cocktail rather than gulped. Then come berries—raspberries, black berries, blue berries, and a complete box of strawberries, followed by protein potions of turkey peperoni slices or an egg or two. The cereal consumed is a mix of three-Uncle Sam’s mixed with Grape Nuts mixed with All Bran. Either milk or yogurt is used to top the cereal. I know not the calories, but the carbs I can count down to the first decimal point. And decidedly, the meal’s main attributes are the time spent and the conversations.
    • 2 days, 9 hours ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      In the past 24 hours, how many times has your blood glucose gone below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L)? For this question, we are looking at separate periods of hypoglycemia, rather than consecutive glucose readings below 70 mg/dL.)
      With Tandem CIQ, I get <2% in hypo range, rare at night, and when I do it is usually my fault- over bolusing for food, or exercise. Love this system
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    Do you notice changes to your blood glucose levels when you have a sunburn?

    Home > LC Polls > Do you notice changes to your blood glucose levels when you have a sunburn?
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    20 Comments

    1. Sahran Holiday

      If I’m outside I’m active so my glucose levels drop from that.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Patricia Dalrymple

      Grew up in Florida. Left to go to college. Came back and got horribly burned because I had never been pale before. Learned my lesson before LADA diagnosis. Now I am very very careful never to burn.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Patricia Kilwein

      I wouldn’t know, I use sunscreen.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Annie Wall

      I am careful not to sunburn but my blood glucose does have a tendency to rise when the temperature is very hot. Could be the stress of high heat and humidity.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. rick phillips

      As a former redhead it is my God-given to burn and burn badly. As the best raises on my skin so does my blood sugar. Especially if those pesky blisters show up.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. TEH

      I didn’t have CGM when I last had a sunburn. I work hard at not getting a sunburn.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Steve Rumble

      Haven’t had a significant sunburn in the many years I’ve been a T1D!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. Dorian Dowell

      Never had sunburn! So can’t say.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. Sherolyn Newell

      Haven’t had a sunburn since T1D.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Pauline M Reynolds

      I don’t get sunburns.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Becky Hertz

      I do my best to not get a sunburn. That being said, I haven’t noticed any differences when I may get a slight one.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. Carol Meares

      I have only had light sunburn on my face since getting T1D. I have not noticed a difference with that. I am assuming you mean heavy sunburn which I haven’t had since I was a kid. I have fair skin. Sunscreen, yay!

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Christina Trudo

      this may have happened when I was younger, I don’t remember for sure, but I haven’t had a sunburn in over 20, 26 years so I don’t know.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    14. Chip Brookes

      Avoid sun exposure as much as possible due to another med I take. I have found that heat tends to raise my BG, but I have had it drop also though much less frequently

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. KSannie

      I do not allow myself to get sunburned.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. Jillmarie61

      I try not to get sunburned, but any time I’m out in the heat it makes it hard to control my BGs.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Jneticdiabetic

      Haven’t noticed if sunburns affect my BGs. If I do get a burn that usually means I’ve been outside and active, which makes me trend low. Interesting that many are saying their BGs climb with heat. I’ll have to pay more attention to that too.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Jneticdiabetic

        Curiosity got the best of me..Found this article that touches on how heat & sunburn can increase BGs:
        https://diabetesstrong.com/diabetes-heat/

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Leona Hanson

      Well hear it goes if I get sunburned it’s considered pain when I have serious pain my glucose numbers go high but in reality I’m actually low. it’s happened before my number were 485 I boluses for the high and 2 hours later I passed out my husband called an ambulance by the time they got there my numbers were a 1 so when I’m in pain I don’t bolus anymore. So I try not to get sunburned .

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. John McHenery

      I have avoided sunburn for so long I cannot remember

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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