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- 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
  
  Louise Robinson likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I eat about 30 grams of carbohydrate three times daily. I've had T1D for about 46 years and eaten this way for about 30 years. Mostly lower glycemic with lots of vegetables and a moderate amount of protein.
- 2 hours, 2 minutes ago
  
  Louise Robinson likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I dabbled in Keto for several years and then decided I wanted more complex carbs. Plus, my hubby quit eating dairy. So, now I eat veggies, fruit, whole grains and beans, some fish and poultry. I find that the protein makes me high later, whereas the beans or vegetarian meals, do not. So, not extreme low carb, but around 100 carbs a day, dinner being the most carb-heavy.
- 2 hours, 43 minutes ago
  
  Anita Stokar likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  I said "daily." I run every other day, plus do leg work in the gym. On opposite days, I go to the gym and do upper body workouts. 71 years old, 48 years with T1D. Aerobic/cardio exercise it vital for me.
- 2 hours, 49 minutes ago
  
  Anita Stokar likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Our dog walks me daily!
- 2 hours, 52 minutes ago
  
  Anita Stokar likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I eat about 30 grams of carbohydrate three times daily. I've had T1D for about 46 years and eaten this way for about 30 years. Mostly lower glycemic with lots of vegetables and a moderate amount of protein.
- 3 hours, 29 minutes ago
  
  Bret Itskowitch likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I have not found any other way to have tight control on blood sugar levels.
- 3 hours, 53 minutes ago
  
  Douglas Kosmicki likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  Always low carb, high proteins — for 69 years, since diagnosis.
- 4 hours, 19 minutes ago
  
  Csampogna likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  I have not found any other way to have tight control on blood sugar levels.
- 4 hours, 19 minutes ago
  
  Csampogna likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  Always low carb, high proteins — for 69 years, since diagnosis.
- 5 hours, 12 minutes ago
  
  Rob Smith likes your comment at
  Have you ever been on a ketogenic or “keto” diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)? Please share more in the comments.
  My control did stay much better after low carb and keto. I am still remain on keto and low carb there was 8 years.
- 13 hours, 34 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  Who are the members of your diabetes healthcare team? Select all that apply.
  Me should be one of the options too! :)
- 13 hours, 35 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  Who are the members of your diabetes healthcare team? Select all that apply.
  Multiple selection is not available for this question.
- 14 hours, 26 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Exercise comes in different forms and meanings. If it means vacuuming, taking neighborhood walks, going up and down the stairs to do laundry…then yes, I exercise everyday. I do not go to the gym. I have a treadmill but I do not use it every day. Cleaning my home and walking the neighborhood is my exercise.
- 14 hours, 29 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  I almost exercise everyday and often multiple times daily. In 2024 I had close to 1200 miles walking. In addition I take a spinning class and a strength class at the YMCA and use various exercise machines. I am also in a bike club and ride once or twice a week in good weather. I often ride a bike on a stand in my basement after dinner during the winter months. When I was running I logged over 40,000 miles in 22 years including 38 marathons. I'm currently training for a 100K (62 miles) on June 7. I will be walking approximately 22 hours. I'm 75 and feeling well.
- 14 hours, 31 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Almost every day. 2795 miles of hiking in 2024, when I'm not hiking or backpacking I'm walking. Also love to climb mountains. 59years T1
- 14 hours, 33 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  The problem with what is deemed 'exercise' they don't take into account the daily routine of a household. Taking the dog outside for walks several times, doing laundry, doing dishes, and other routine household chores have me exerting quite a bit of energy. I also go out running errands in and out of stores shopping for a myriad of things. I have several health issues that keep me from being able to do so called regimented exercise like at a gym etc. but I consider myself quite active throughout the day just with keeping up with life.
- 14 hours, 35 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  I answered "rarely". It is something I know I need to improve this year. Lord, have mercy.
- 16 hours, 30 minutes ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your insulin pump? (1 = least satisfied, 5 = most satisfied)
  Forgot to mention the primary improvement would be a longer lasting set; 3 days seems awfully short, not to mention the waste stream it generates!
- 17 hours, 48 minutes ago
  
  Deborah Wright likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your insulin pump? (1 = least satisfied, 5 = most satisfied)
  I think the Tandem tslim:x2 with ControlIQ is great, but I wish I could tweak the settings.
- 17 hours, 49 minutes ago
  
  Deborah Wright likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on a scale of 1-5, how satisfied are you with your insulin pump? (1 = least satisfied, 5 = most satisfied)
  I would be happier with a lower target.
- 22 hours, 51 minutes ago
  
  Ahh Life likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  The problem with what is deemed 'exercise' they don't take into account the daily routine of a household. Taking the dog outside for walks several times, doing laundry, doing dishes, and other routine household chores have me exerting quite a bit of energy. I also go out running errands in and out of stores shopping for a myriad of things. I have several health issues that keep me from being able to do so called regimented exercise like at a gym etc. but I consider myself quite active throughout the day just with keeping up with life.
- 22 hours, 51 minutes ago
  
  Ahh Life likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Our dog walks me daily!
- 23 hours, 42 minutes ago
  
  Wanacure likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Read The Diabetic Athlete by Sheri Colberg, PhD. If you are on a pump, an exercise profile for exercise may help. Having little insulin on board may help.
- 1 day ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  I walk my dog 2-3 miles every day.
- 1 day ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  How often do you exercise? Share more about your exercise routine in the comments.
  Three workout classes, two chair yoga classes, lift 10-12 lb hand weights 2-3 times a week, and a dog who likes to go for one real walk a day and 2-3 short ones
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Sarah Howard

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 Manager of Marketing at T1D Exchange.

8 Comments

Ahh Life

Being rather opinionated, yes, I frequently give opinions. However, most are hard won scars experienced over 70 years of picking up the lance and charging full steam ahead. I have experienced as many hard knocks as well as an occasional success or two. The college of hard knocks is extremely difficult–it gives the test first, then the lesson afterwards.

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Mark Schweim

I NEVER HEARD of THIS option until today when the question was asked!!!

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connie ker

‘s quThis is a great fund raiser with no out of pocket cost to the diabetics or their families giving opinions on any company. So far I have submitted 36 places that I frequent or companies that I order from, or companies where my children are employed. It’s quick and easy and so far I have raised $72 for T1D. Give it a try and when I found out that you could click on the option of the business not on the lists, I came up with lots of local places that still count. Give it a try, it’s a great fundraiser idea.

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cynthia jaworski

I have no idea of what you talking about.

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Sasha Wooldridge

It sounded strange but I was intrigued enough to try it. I’ve done one so far and it was easy, although more questions than I thought there would be. It still only takes a minute or so. Really clever way to raise money for an organization!

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Tom Bainbridge

1 minute or less is a pipe-dream in my experience. More like 5 minutes. And this is coming from someone who is very good with tech and questionnaires.

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ConnieT1D62

Yes I went for the whole enchilada and gave 75 feedbacks thus contributing $150 to T1D. It is a great way to contribute to a very worthy cause!

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Cheryl Seibert

I don’t think I will do this …. The idea is wonderful, but my days are consumed with caregiving of multiple elderly family members, so the less time I spend on the computer the better care I can give. I really don’t want to have one more online account and login to maintain. That may sound selfish, but after 40 years in the computer field, less screen time required is my goal. What about asking us to submit diabetic product improvement ideas to raise money? I would be willing to spend time on the computer for that.

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