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      I providee an answer of low BG. But with that said, it is usually a false alarm (compression low from Dexcom sensor) With the stable bedtime BG and a TSlim X2 pump using CIQ and Sleep Mode, I consistently sleep between about 85 and 110 every night. The key to this is going to bed with a stable BG (85-110) and not having any IOB.
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      While middle-of-the-nght alerts are frustrating and irritating, I'm no longer terrified of dying from an extreme low in the middle of the night, so technology is still a win for me!
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      I get a notice of high glucose levels that occurred several hours ago!! WHY?
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      The same as Carrolyn Barloco. I often get messages in the middle of the night that my blood glucose level was either high or low 2, 3, or 4 hours ago. This is a completely useless piece of information, and absolutely NO REASON to wake me up. This is nothing but an ANNOYING alert. Tandem and Medtronic, if you're listening, please remove this function from your pumps.
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      I wake up with physical effects of lows. Odd thing is that if I am dreaming, I will often have the same effects within my dream. Like I will be on a plane to some exotic location and start searching for snacks! Does this happen to anyone else?
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      The same as Carrolyn Barloco. I often get messages in the middle of the night that my blood glucose level was either high or low 2, 3, or 4 hours ago. This is a completely useless piece of information, and absolutely NO REASON to wake me up. This is nothing but an ANNOYING alert. Tandem and Medtronic, if you're listening, please remove this function from your pumps.
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    For which of these classic cookout foods do you feel most confident in your ability to maintain comfortable blood glucose levels? Select all that apply and share what works for you in the comments!

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    Sarah Howard (nee Tackett) has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange. Sarah and her husband live in NYC with their cat Gracie. In her spare time, she enjoys doing comedy, taking dance classes, visiting art museums, and exploring different neighborhoods in NYC.

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    22 Comments

    1. Jana Wardian

      I just do my best to estimate (generally on the lower side) and make a correction at about 2 hours.

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    2. Sahran Holiday

      Anything I eat I adjust my dose for the carbs. Anywhere any time.

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    3. Yaffa Steubinger

      Plant based foods – fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans

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    4. JoAnn

      I eat low carb burger w/cheese and adjust insulin as needed 2 hours later

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      1. Candy Martin

        I usually skip the bun so I can enjoy the other carb heavy foods. I estimate and add some insulin on top of my pump suggested dose, plus I use the extended bolus option to get that extra in insulin a couple hours later. I do a separate bolus for any dessert I may eat.

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    5. kristina blake

      Of the foods listed, burgers – no buns. Otherwise I hang out at the raw veges and green salads if there are any.

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    6. Elissa Macher

      Burgers and hot dogs…. No buns.

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    7. john36m

      I selected hot dogs and burgers. Just read the package and you know the carb content. I see others chose the same, but didn’t use buns. That’s an option, too. All the other foods involve carb guessing.. One single corn on the cob can be reasonably estimated, but you still have to guess the size.

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    8. BARRY HUNSINGER

      steak, chicken, beef if available. some watermelon for dessert.

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    9. Miriam Gordon

      Grilled chicken. Grilled veggies: zucchini, tomatoes, onions, peppers – all on a skewer.

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    10. Sharon Lillibridge

      I can no longer eat any “normal” food. I have about6 items I can cover with the insulin for one meal a day.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Ken Raiche

      I indicated hotdogs and hamburger but of the healthy variety and without a bun. Apart from that the rest on that list are carb laden so I stay away from those.

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    12. Lakesha McDonald Kee

      Thankfully with the modern technology anything can be eaten within moderation. The key is portion control and insulin adjustment and if you have a pump using the tools to extend the bolus or whatever works for you

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    13. ConnieT1D62

      Personally I skip the buns for a grilled hotdog or hamburger. At home I make my own coleslaw and potato salad (including the dressings) with lots of fresh herbs & veggies, and lower carb pasta in a mac salad. If going to someone else’s cookout I bring a salad with fresh vegetables or fruit and other wholesome ingredients.

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    14. Janis Senungetuk

      I listed corn and burgers, all the other foods can vary so much because of the recipe used. The fresh corn on the cob that’s available at farmers’ markets and local groceries I guess estimate at 24 to 26 g of carbs. It’s a wonderful seasonal treat. The 3 oz. ground chuck burgers that I make are just the right size, no added ingredients necessary. It’s a totally different story if the food is already prepared (restaurant, deli) or made by one of my sister-in-laws who adds butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise and sour cream to almost everything. If the buns come in packages, I read the carb count and keep in mind portion size. My confidence level all depends on the source of the food, the way it’s prepared and the time it’s served.

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    15. Becky Hertz

      None. T1D with dkd. No burgers or hotdogs for me, or any of the carbs listed. Doesn’t matter how I bolus, all those listed will spike me, eventually returning to my range. Grilled chicken and veggies.

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    16. Bonnie Lundblom

      Cheeseburger and coleslaw were the only things listed that I would eat. I don’t have any problems with a bolus to cover the bun, I use ketchup that’s sugar free.

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    17. Molly Jones

      I was uncertain what cookout referred to; outside in the backyard or at a restaurant. I chose coleslaw as it has the least amount of carbs.
      If I were eating in my backyard or at a picnic with my own food, I would also be good with potato salad and corn as these are part of my diet, I know the ingredients/ or their carbs can be measured with an accessible scale.
      The easy ones at the top of the list are simply not liked.

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    18. Catherine Davis

      I can estimate hot dog and burger buns, and corn on the cob pretty accurately for my bolus. Coleslaw depends on the first bite…how sugary is it? Too many people add raisins and other sugary stuff, in which case I don’t eat it. Everything else is too risky. I keep an eye on my BG and correction bolus as needed! Plus there may be physical activity–badminton, swimming etc.

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    19. Lynn Smith

      Since I also have Celiac disease, I would just have a hamburger patty and some potato salad and possibly some cole slaw.

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    20. Wanacure

      If I ever eat red meat again, it’ll have to be free range and grass fed with no cancer-causing nitrite preservatives. Usually I just bring my own food to potlucks and barbecues. Restaurant food is just too high in sodium and hidden sugars and hydrogenated fats. Even ethnic restaurants sometimes adapt their healthy cuisines to American taste by adding sugars and/or too much salt.

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    21. MikeeB.

      I still read the food labels and have the Calorie King icon on my phone.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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