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      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
    • 3 hours, 59 minutes ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I am my own advocate. I read about new devices and always investigate side effects of any new medication before starting. I usually bring up but then have good discussion with Endo before making decisions.
    • 4 hours ago
      ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      With my endo, I usually have to ask. With the Diabetes Educator, she'll make the suggestion first. They're both very aware that I'm dependent on insurance covering the majority of the cost.
    • 5 hours, 13 minutes ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 5 hours, 19 minutes ago
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      No, I was the one who had diabetes
    • 5 hours, 20 minutes ago
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I fell in love with an insulin-dependent Type 2 20 years ago. There’s something terribly romantic about taking Lantus together at the end of the day.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      Already married over forty years when I was diagnosed.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I never knew of anyone who had diabetes, type 1 or 2 before I was married. I became a T1D after I was married.
    • 5 hours, 24 minutes ago
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I answered “no.” I don’t think my girlfriend at diabetes children’s camp when I was 13 counts. While I think there would be a lot I would have in common with a partner with T1D, I wouldn’t want that to be what brought us together, and I don’t think it would keep us together.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      went on one date with a T1D. she had been dx'd as a child (I was dx'd at 43) so she was very old school. she ragged on me during the entire date about my menu choices, my carbs estimation for my shot and she lost her mind when I ordered a Corona! punchline is that my sugar was less than 150 when I went to sleep.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      When I was married, diabetes was not in the picture at all. All I knew was an uncle who died in 1929 because he refused injections. I developed LADA in my 40's, followed by my husband with Type 2, then my two daughters who had PCOS and Type 2, then my son with Type 2. Enough.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I am married to someone with Type 2.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I dated someone, but I was/am not out of the closet about having T1 so he didn’t know that I have T1
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      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      My husband was diagnosis at age 3 and I was diagnosed at age 4.
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      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
    • 5 hours, 47 minutes ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
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      Bonnie Lundblom likes your comment at
      If you have T1D, have you ever dated or married someone who also has T1D?
      I have been married since 1985. My wife Susan does not have either type 1 or 2 diabetes, but rather type 3 diabetes- spouse or mate of someone with T1D...:) She has been my guardian for night lows, though she has rarely had to intervene since I started CGM in 8-2006.
    • 6 hours, 15 minutes ago
      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I may already be on the best medications and devices available to me.
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      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I wouldn't say that my T1D healthcare provider OFTEN suggests medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to my diabetes management, but they do SOMETIMES suggest options available to me. (I was privileged to be the first person, in the area that I live, to be offered CSII (Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion, or pump technology) to help control my diabetes. This was after my endocrinologist attended a diabetes conference in the United States where a former Miss America, Nicole Johnson, was demonstrating a Medtronic/MiniMed insulin pump. He asked her for more information on how these pumps work, mentioning that I had extreme difficulty in controlling my diabetes, with me spending as much time in hospital as I was at home when I was taking multiple daily injections (MDI). On his return to the UK, he offered me the opportunity to 'trial' the pump, which I accepted. This was in 1989.)
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      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I think my healthcare providers learn about new medications and devices at about the same time that I do. This wasn't the case when I was first diagnosed, pre-internet. Back then, I always looked forward to seeing my CDE because I knew I'd come away with something to make my life easier/better.
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I had to answer “other” because I just got a new endo after my other one retired so I’ve only met with him once. Too early to discuss new technology or medications.
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      Generally, no, my healthcare provider does not suggest new medications or devices. However, it is not often that new meds/devices become available. Most things are dependent upon my quarterly blood tests. Recently, my Endo put me on statin drugs when my bloodwork showed high cholesterol over a six month period. Otherwise, I am usually the one who asks about new devices about which I have heard or read.
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      beth nelson likes your comment at
      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      I’m almost always more informed of the reported advancements in T1 treatments than my doc. So I usually bounce ideas off the doc for his input.
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      I am on the Dexcom, I’m not on a pump though. I am LADA so I have very high insulin resistance, so I use a lot of insulin & there’s just not a pump that would be efficient for my amount of insulin. I’ve tried to get Afrezza, but every Endoc I bring it up to won’t prescribe it. Even though I bring them evidence that it doesn’t cause lung cancer when you’re not a smoker. So frustrating that we can’t agree on that course of treatment.
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    If you are an adult with T1D, do you take any blood pressure medications?

    Home > LC Polls > If you are an adult with T1D, do you take any blood pressure medications?
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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 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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    31 Comments

    1. Joan Fray

      10 mg lovastatin daily

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
      1. Lena Selbrand

        That is a cholesterol medication. 🙂

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    2. Mary Dexter

      I can’t do anything about medical gaslighting, so I take medication to counteract how it raises my blood pressure.

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    3. Dennis Dacey

      YES, but not only to help manage BP; I currently manage with a small 10 mg dose.

      I began the reginem of Ace Inhibitor in 1996 when my BP Systolic was approaching 140, but the primary reason was to protect my kidneys after 40 years living with diabetes.

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    4. Mick Martin

      I take both Lisinopril for hypertension (high blood pressure) and Fludrocortisone for postural hypotension (low blood pressure on standing). (The Fludrocortisone is a steroid that stimulates the adrenal glands to raise blood pressure.)

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    5. Tod Herman

      About 35 years ago my doctor prescribed Benazepril to “armor my kidneys” from the long term affects of T1D. I think it’s for hypertension, but my blood pressure has always been normal.

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    6. Annie Wall

      My endo started me on 10 mg lisinopril shortly after I began seeing him 25+ years ago. My BP had gone up slightly and he didn’t want to take any chances. My BP has been perfect ever since. Can’t say the same about my blood sugar but that’s another story!!

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    7. Joan McGinnis

      I take 2 for BP, bystolic and edarbyclor

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    8. Kristine Warmecke

      I take Midodrine twice a day. Too keep my BP above 125/75 and flowing through my brain graphs.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    9. Brian Vodehnal

      Only on an as needed basis…not a daily thing.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    10. Melinda Lipe

      Yes, I have been taking ever since my endo prescribed for a slight microalbumin in my urine. Now that I’m older, my cardiologist has kept my dose and med appropriate for my BP as well.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    11. Lauren Carey

      I have taken blood pressure medication in the past, but not currently.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    12. dave hedeen

      i have taken a low dose BP med for 30 years b4 BP increased requiring regular dose. My physician said a low dose was pro-active and could prevent other complications

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    13. Bob Durstenfeld

      Having survived quadruple bypass, I dutifully take my meds.

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    14. Pauline M Reynolds

      Do I ever! Lots of them. But heck, I’m 82, so there’s that.

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    15. Sherrie Johnson

      Low dose to protect kidneys 20 years

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    16. George Dear

      I take a low dose of Quinapril and it works well unless I POed at idiot drivers or people that believe the election was stolen from Trump.

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    17. KarenM6

      I do but I wish I didn’t because it makes me so tired. :/

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    18. Grey Gray

      1st I hate doctors and pretty much use them to get scripts. Like any diabetic over 50 I am of course prescribed a blood pressure med. I lie and take the scripts but I don’t take the pills because I have perfect blood pressure… I an a mechanic and believe if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

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    19. Sparklee

      I have been taking Lisinopril for over 25 years, although never diagnosed with HTN. It was prescribed as a preventative for kidney disease.

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    20. PamK

      I chose “other” because I had a doctor in the past who put me on a low dose blood pressure med because my blood pressure went from 90/60 to 120/60. Still not high, but she suggested I try it to see. Well, I started feeling dizzy/light headed and went to have my blood pressure checked. It was low, too low. So, I stopped taking the medication. Have not needed it since. My blood pressure remains at 110 – 120/60 – 65. Slightly higher than when I was younger, but nothing to be concerned about.

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    21. Natalie Daley

      Lisinipril — Not for blood pressure specifically but as an ACE inhibitor.

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    22. Janis Senungetuk

      I’ve taken both an ACE inhibitor and a Beta Blocker on a daily basis for decades.

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    23. ConnieT1D62

      No significant BP issues, but have been taking Valsartan for years as a kidney protectant. No significant kidney function issues either. Have lived with T1D in my body since Nov/Dec 1962.

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    24. Wanacure

      10 mg lisinopril daily as preventative. Never had high bp.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    25. Kim Murphy

      I do but it is to protect my kidneys not because my Blood pressure is high.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    26. Bekki Weston

      10 mg lisinopril the past couple years; but only to counteract my white coat syndrome when I skyrocket in the Dr. office.

      12 months ago Log in to Reply
    27. Cheryl Seibert

      I DO NOT have and never have had high BP. My endo told me decades ago, he wanted me on the ‘cardiac meds’ (statin, pril, and aspirin). A study had shown an 80-85% reduction in complications if T1Ds are on cardiac meds. 55 yrs T1D and no complications.

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    28. Bruce Johnson

      Metoprolol
      20 mg 2X per day since heart attack in 2004

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    29. Maurine Bowser

      Lisinopril to protect kidney.

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    30. T1D5/1971

      No high blood pressure – but I do find it highly concerning how many of the people who are responsible for taking blood pressure readings in medical facilities don’t know the first thing about doing it correctly…Legs crossed? NO! Sleeve pushed up like a tourniquet? NO!! Like so many other elements of “care”.

      11 months ago Log in to Reply

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