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      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
    • 53 seconds ago
      Janis Senungetuk has commented in the same post you commented in :
      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Fortunately that hasn't been an issue for quite some time. If I need help beyond what I've learned from 67 years of previous experience, I'd contact my endo or CDE.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      The resources I use in managing my glucose levels once sick is my own personal experience after living with t1d for 46 years
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Just did what makes sense to me- eating less carbs, watching blood glucose more often and taking corrections as needed. Also some level of activity if possible.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Been type 1 since the early 80's learned self management as therapies changed. Unless hospitalized(which I never am anymore) I decide how much insulin to put in my body based on my on going experience with the 1000's of reasons I may need more or less of it. I do love my pump, insulin and CGM so I guess I have to tell the doctor what I do once a year. .. I just keep throwing info and facts he isn't up on till he gets a glazed over look on his face and writes my scripts. I find the most inconvenient part of diabetes is all the people that want to help but don't know much about everyday life with the disease. And NO I do not want to join a discussion group!
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Many times I have needed to adjust insulin intake amount in order to cope with illness, but only rarely needed outside help. In the early 1970’s I made some mistakes managing influenza. My BG went very high (no meter available for testing at home), and I ended up in the hospital then.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      Except for those brand new at this, we all know the drill. We know that we need to be flexible, make adjustments, and pay attention.
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      When you experience an illness that makes your blood glucose levels more difficult to manage (whether because you are unable to eat, the stress of being sick, or any other reason), what resources do you refer to for help managing your blood glucose levels while sick? Please select all that apply to you.
      only time that I have been sick was when I got COVID during Jan '22. my sugars were going crazy high and I couldn't understand why but when I tested positive for COVID, in retrospect it made sense.
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    When you are traveling away from home for a few days, do you typically take glucagon with you?

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    29 Comments

    1. Stephen Woodward

      In 51 yrs I’ve never used it. However, with the gvoke auto injector I will be taking that with me on long trips.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Kristine Warmecke

        Yes, I agree. Gvoke is a game changer, for me. It’s so easy to use.

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    2. Beckett Nelson

      It all depends. If I’m going backcountry canoeing, then yes (which I answered). If I’m going to my folks for the weekend, then no.

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      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. james murphy

      With the dex measuring me and always have some quick sugar, that glucagon is sort of useless. Have never got one in my 35 years

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Franklin Rios

      I don’t use it.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Franklin Rios

        I use another carb.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. GLORIA MILLER

      I carry Baqsimi instead. I have had T1 for 64 years and I have used glucagon many decades ago.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Rose Lentzke

        Congratulations! I only take it along on cycling trips. My CGM helps me stay aware of my carb intake needs while biking. T1D for 65 years.

        2 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. connie ker

      I answered NO because I cannot give it to myself. So with the CGM and candy beside my bed and on my person; this works OK for me.

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    7. Janice Bianchi-Lurati

      No I have the glucose gel packs or 8 oz bottles of apple juice. I’ve had T1 for 61+ years and this works well for me.

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    8. Robert Brooks

      I’ve had a glucagon kit, but I have never used it. In 64 years of TM1, I have managed well with oral glucose sources. Since I do not wander far from civilization, I do not carry glucagon with me. Good control and CGM seem to work to keep me from needing intervention for severe hypoglycemia.

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    9. Annie Wall

      I used to buy glucagon so my husband could inject if I was too far gone to eat or swallow anything but he could never figure it out mainly because the instructions were so tiny! Now that I have Dexcom and Tandem Control IQ, I always manage to keep on top of things, waking or sleeping, so I don’t see that I would never need to have glucagon administered (even if the print instructions were LARGE!)

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      1. Annie Wall

        I don’t see that I would ‘ever’ need glucagon.

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    10. Kristine Warmecke

      It depends on where and what I will be doing.

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    11. Jneticdiabetic

      I haven’t needed a good glucagon injection for about 10 years, but my history with severe hypoglycemia makes me continue to throw it in my overnight bag just in case.

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    12. Sondra Mangan

      Now that I have Gvoke, it’s easy to have with me.

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    13. Mark Schweim

      Not only do I not typically take glucagon with me, but my Type 1 diabetes was diagnosed in September 1991, and I have NEVER had any Glucagon either used on me or prescribed for me. When diagnosed, it was left up to me, then when I moved to Alabama, my Doctors said that the only times I’d maybe need glucagon, I wouldn’t be able to give it to myself so since I lived alone there was no sense in me bothering to get any glucagon.

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    14. Lucia Maya

      I have always kept glucagon in my diabetes travel bag, but not ever needed it. I’m getting Baqsimi to have on hand, but with dexcom and tandem pump CIQ, I rarely get very low anyway.

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    15. Amanda Barras

      I haven’t used glucagon since 2007. After switching to a insulin pump I no longer have horrible lows from long acting insulin that require an emergency glucagon injection.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    16. ConnieT1D62

      Yes. Always. I was at a meditation in nature retreat this past weekend and low and behold, my BG unexpectedly tanked into the nether region of <50 and was sinking rapidly several hours after a long walk in the woods. I used the "emergency" Gvoke I had in my diabetes self-care stuff to quickly recover. And I administered it to myself.

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    17. Janis Senungetuk

      No, in 66+ years living with T1 I’ve never needed to use glucagon. Buying the kits and then throwing them away after they expired was senseless.

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    18. Molly Jones

      Even though I refill it yearly as I was told to have it on hand about ten years after diagnosis, but my BG has only ever been as low as 28 (1.6) and I am still capable of eating or drinking. Hopefully I never need it. My husband keeps it in the cabinet in the front room.

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    19. Hilary Welter

      Answer: Sometimes! When I go on vacation, I throw it in my bag. But if it’s a weekend trip or day trip, I don’t bring it with me. It’s usually at home in the closet… That said, I always keep more than enough glucose tabs, glucose gel, and other snacks on me no matter where I am.

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    20. Patricia Dalrymple

      Only used it once when I had to have surgery and I went low the morning of and I couldn’t eat or drink anything. I’ve been as low as 19 (only once – learned my lesson after the experience) and stayed on my feet and able to feed myself.

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    21. LizB

      I live alone and have never had glucagon on hand. When I lived at home we had it and never used it. Prior to being on a pump I had a number of overnight lows where I had seizures, fell out of bed etc. Even if I had glucagon there is no way I would have been able to use it on myself. Even the new nasal stuff would have been useless as I had no control over my limbs during those seizures.

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    22. KarenM6

      Until recently, the answer would have been no. And, since I’ve had a nasal glucagon, I haven’t travelled.
      But, I will be traveling soon and I will be taking the nasal glucagon. I had a very bad low recently where it really came in handy. Glucose tablets wouldn’t have been enough or usable with my recent situation. So, my answer is, I will do… but I haven’t yet technically done so.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    23. Sahran Holiday

      Candy always with me including bedside and reduced fat potato chips. At work and at the dance studio, enough for everyone, big jars of individually wrapped chocolate in my work station, people stop by to get one and know if my CGM starts beeping to see if I’m OK.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Janice B

      I always have baqsimi nasal spray glucagon in my purse.

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    25. Cheryl Seibert

      I’ve never had glucagon, but I do take fast-acting carbs that can be laid in my mouth and dissolve (Welch’s fruit gummies).

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