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      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Lows wake me up. The CGM alarm system kicks in if my body doesn’t. I will shut the alarm system off after I’ve treated the low because gastroparesis slows absorption and that alarm can continue needlessly for another hour until the is sufficiently corrected.
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      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Diabetes doesn't necessarily interrupt my sleep per se. Its always the darn dexcom G7 losing signal at random waking me up.
    • 4 hours, 49 minutes ago
      Ahh Life likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Occasionally from lows - the biggest disruption is the every 3 day reminder to change my pump that goes off at 2am
    • 10 hours, 15 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Lows wake me up. The CGM alarm system kicks in if my body doesn’t. I will shut the alarm system off after I’ve treated the low because gastroparesis slows absorption and that alarm can continue needlessly for another hour until the is sufficiently corrected.
    • 10 hours, 20 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Occasionally from lows - the biggest disruption is the every 3 day reminder to change my pump that goes off at 2am
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      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Almost every night, my sleep is interrupted, at least 9 times out of 10 nights. My BG drops and the T:slim pumps insulin on the down slide until I get to 70 before it stops. It is, in my opinion, a flaw in the algorithm. I don't understand why the algorithm can see the continuous drop in BG. I have numerous screen captures of this situation. I have gotten into the habit of checking my BG right at bed time. Even taking some carbs at bedtime doesn't prohibit lows at night. It is literally exhausting.
    • 12 hours, 25 minutes ago
      Marty likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Diabetes doesn't necessarily interrupt my sleep per se. Its always the darn dexcom G7 losing signal at random waking me up.
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      D-connect likes your comment at
      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Almost every night, my sleep is interrupted, at least 9 times out of 10 nights. My BG drops and the T:slim pumps insulin on the down slide until I get to 70 before it stops. It is, in my opinion, a flaw in the algorithm. I don't understand why the algorithm can see the continuous drop in BG. I have numerous screen captures of this situation. I have gotten into the habit of checking my BG right at bed time. Even taking some carbs at bedtime doesn't prohibit lows at night. It is literally exhausting.
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      How often does diabetes disrupt your sleep?
      Almost every night, my sleep is interrupted, at least 9 times out of 10 nights. My BG drops and the T:slim pumps insulin on the down slide until I get to 70 before it stops. It is, in my opinion, a flaw in the algorithm. I don't understand why the algorithm can see the continuous drop in BG. I have numerous screen captures of this situation. I have gotten into the habit of checking my BG right at bed time. Even taking some carbs at bedtime doesn't prohibit lows at night. It is literally exhausting.
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      Since starting on a CGM, has your healthcare provider’s frequency of ordering A1C testing changed?
      T1D comes with more than its fair share of dystopian grace notes. However, the indefatigable frequency of A1c testing seems to go on forever. I started with the Medtronic CGM dubbed "The Harpoon" in 2006. Tests and frequencies have not changed an inch in 20 years. (¬////¬)
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      Since starting on a CGM, has your healthcare provider’s frequency of ordering A1C testing changed?
      T1D comes with more than its fair share of dystopian grace notes. However, the indefatigable frequency of A1c testing seems to go on forever. I started with the Medtronic CGM dubbed "The Harpoon" in 2006. Tests and frequencies have not changed an inch in 20 years. (¬////¬)
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      Often? Try Always! I only see my doc 1x a year to legally fill Rx. Otherwise I manage 100% on my own and make all my own dosing adjustments.
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      My pump and I use the data to make adjustments at every meal, and even during the day, e.g. corrections. But I also use the data to track longer term trends and usage so that I can make adjustments to my pump regimen, bolus rates, correction rates, basal rates etc.
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      My pump and I use the data to make adjustments at every meal, and even during the day, e.g. corrections. But I also use the data to track longer term trends and usage so that I can make adjustments to my pump regimen, bolus rates, correction rates, basal rates etc.
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      As noted by Lawrence, isn’t that what CGM’s are for? I’m on MDI’s and a SmartPen. Data is what determines my doses.
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      Marty likes your comment at
      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      My pump and I use the data to make adjustments at every meal, and even during the day, e.g. corrections. But I also use the data to track longer term trends and usage so that I can make adjustments to my pump regimen, bolus rates, correction rates, basal rates etc.
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      This is one of those times when I want to ask T1DExchange “what is the motivation behind this question”? What are you trying to learn from it?
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      Do you use your CGM data to help make adjustments in your diabetes management plan?
      As noted by Lawrence, isn’t that what CGM’s are for? I’m on MDI’s and a SmartPen. Data is what determines my doses.
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      If you use a CGM, is it accurate on day 1?
      It takes a few hours to get close.
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      When I have a temporary signal loss with my CGM, it’s usually when I’m:
      Usually when it's about to expire.
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      How often do you adjust a planned physical activity because of how your glucose is trending?
      If I am above 150mg/dl don't need to carb up. If I am around 100mg/dl I definitely need to carb up. Aren't we always evaluating where we are and anticipating where we might land. That is part of active management.
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      When I have a temporary signal loss with my CGM, it’s usually when I’m:
      For me it's compression lows - and that's it. I see that most complaints are about connection to phones. I don't (won't) use my phone. I have to have a work phone with me at least 60 hours a week, and I'm not interested in carrying (or wearing) two phones. I rarely lose connection between my Tandem X2 pump and the sensor/transmitter. Sometimes I will walk away while it's charging and take myself out of range, but that's on me.
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      What is the best spot for CGM accuracy
      Dexcom is ok with other locations if approved by your doctor.
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      When I have a temporary signal loss with my CGM, it’s usually when I’m:
      1 and 2 days before its about to expire. It goes out of range several times those days. They should prescribe a 10 day CGM for every 8 days because on average, that is the use it seems we get.. and if you call to report it, you lose an hour on the phone!
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    What was your most recent A1c?

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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has worked in the diabetes research field 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.

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    8 Comments

    1. Cheryl Weaver

      6.5

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    2. Ernie Richmann

      5.4 I believe my activity level and exercise level helps. I enjoy walking, hiking, biking. I also take cycle classes and strength classes at the Y. Idid not do well but I participated in the discus at the Ohio senior games.

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    3. mbulzomi@optonline.net

      6.3 with too many lows!

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Hieromonk Alexis

      My recent 7.1 reading was greatly welcomed by my endocrinologist since it suggests that my ongoing problem of too many lows, indicated by being in the 6 range for a number of years is being taken care of.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Mark Schweim

      Last two were 6.2 and 6.1 where it’s consistently been for the past two years except for one last Summer when my A1c was 5.8.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. Ahh Life

      The definitional bell-shaped curve, although with a slight upward bias. I wonder if this correlates with age, as many older people are encouraged to achieve higher, rather than lower, numbers? ▼

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    7. Karen Brady

      Mine is typically around 7-7.5.
      It’s only in the 5s right now because I’m pregnant.

      4 years ago Log in to Reply
    8. lis be

      I don’t feel my A1C is very accurate. I suspect it reads lower because my bloods cell size has changed over time (low iron) but I can’t find a doctor that confirms it

      4 years ago Log in to Reply

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