Becky Hertz – T1D Exchange

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- 1 day, 10 hours ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  On average, how many adjustment boluses would you estimate you manually give yourself in a day? For the purposes of this question, these “adjustment boluses” do not include insulin automatically dosed by an algorithm without user input, and exclude doses given when also bolusing for food.
  I turn control iq off during my rides. Set a temp basal and give 1/2 normal bonus if any for food. I turn CIQ back on twenty minutes it less from end of ride. Seems to work well for me.
- 2 days, 2 hours ago
  
  Wanacure likes your comment at
  On average, how many adjustment boluses would you estimate you manually give yourself in a day? For the purposes of this question, these “adjustment boluses” do not include insulin automatically dosed by an algorithm without user input, and exclude doses given when also bolusing for food.
  Hard to determine since my days are rarely the same. Some days the answer would be 0, some days the answer is 3. So, I guess anywhere between 0 and 3?
- 2 days, 2 hours ago
  
  AnitaS likes your comment at
  On average, how many adjustment boluses would you estimate you manually give yourself in a day? For the purposes of this question, these “adjustment boluses” do not include insulin automatically dosed by an algorithm without user input, and exclude doses given when also bolusing for food.
  Hard to determine since my days are rarely the same. Some days the answer would be 0, some days the answer is 3. So, I guess anywhere between 0 and 3?
- 3 weeks, 5 days ago
  
  Antsy likes your comment at
  Do you refrigerate your insulin after opening the vial/pen?
  Generally no unless the temp inside is too hot.
- 3 weeks, 6 days ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  How satisfied are you with the overall customer service provided by T1D supply companies?
  I've used Byram for years and haven't had any issues. They must like my insurance. A friend of mine also uses Byram and has had nothing but hassles (different insurance).
- 1 month, 1 week ago
  
  Anneyun likes your comment at
  Does proximity to your T1D health care provider impact where you choose to live?
  It hasn't in the past, but I've always lived in the suburbs close to abundant healthcare.
- 1 month, 1 week ago
  
  TEH likes your comment at
  For adults with T1D, how many 8-ounce cups of water would you estimate you drink per day?
  Depends on the day and activities I do.
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
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  Do you feel that T1D limits your travel? Select all statements that are true for you.
  Did you know you can bring an "extra" Carry on just for medical supplies?
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  Do you feel that T1D limits your travel? Select all statements that are true for you.
  Did you know you can bring an "extra" Carry on just for medical supplies?
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Georgina Sokol likes your comment at
  Do you feel that T1D limits your travel? Select all statements that are true for you.
  Did you know you can bring an "extra" Carry on just for medical supplies?
- 1 month, 3 weeks ago
  
  Carol Evans likes your comment at
  Do you feel that T1D limits your travel? Select all statements that are true for you.
  Did you know you can bring an "extra" Carry on just for medical supplies?
- 2 months ago
  
  Richard Wiener likes your comment at
  If you use a CGM and share your real-time glucose levels with other people using an app (e.g., Dexcom Share, Carelink Connect, Nightscout, etc.), with whom have you shared your live CGM data? Select all that apply!
  I use t: connect so my healthcare could follow real time data, but I think only uses it if there's an issue or when I have an appointment.
- 2 months ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on average, how often do you bolus an amount that is different from the suggested dose from the pump’s bolus calculator? (I.e., entering a number of insulin units without using the calculator at all, editing the bolus calculator’s suggested dose to be higher or lower, etc.)
  Depends in what's going on. Some weeks 0-2, some weeks more often. Stubborn highs, exercise, etc. CIQ seems to be working but sometimes needs a little help.
- 2 months, 1 week ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on average, how often do you bolus an amount that is different from the suggested dose from the pump’s bolus calculator? (I.e., entering a number of insulin units without using the calculator at all, editing the bolus calculator’s suggested dose to be higher or lower, etc.)
  Depends in what's going on. Some weeks 0-2, some weeks more often. Stubborn highs, exercise, etc. CIQ seems to be working but sometimes needs a little help.
- 2 months, 1 week ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, on average, how often do you bolus an amount that is different from the suggested dose from the pump’s bolus calculator? (I.e., entering a number of insulin units without using the calculator at all, editing the bolus calculator’s suggested dose to be higher or lower, etc.)
  Depends in what's going on. Some weeks 0-2, some weeks more often. Stubborn highs, exercise, etc. CIQ seems to be working but sometimes needs a little help.
- 2 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  beth nelson likes your comment at
  How helpful do you think it would be to see a mental health professional who specializes in issues related to chronic illness?
  If I needed to see an MHP, having one that specializes in chronic illnesses would be highly beneficial.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  sweetcharlie likes your comment at
  How helpful do you think it would be to see a mental health professional who specializes in issues related to chronic illness?
  If I needed to see an MHP, having one that specializes in chronic illnesses would be highly beneficial.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, which of these options best describes when you most often change your pump site?
  No specific routine. When the site goes bad, after a certain amount in insulin has been infused, when the reservoir runs out, when I won't make it through the night with what insulin is left, painful site.
- 2 months, 3 weeks ago
  
  Lawrence S. likes your comment at
  At your current job (or most recent, if you are not currently working), do the coworkers with whom you regularly interact know you have T1D?
  Everyone knew. I did necessarily appreciate some who tried to tell me what to do and not do, but I'd rather have people know just in case.
- 2 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  KC likes your comment at
  When you have unexpected high blood glucose levels, what are the most common reasons why? Select all options which most often apply to you.
  Or, because the moon is in the 7th house. Or Mats is in retrograde. Or something...
- 2 months, 4 weeks ago
  
  KarenM6 likes your comment at
  CGM sites, finger pricks, and repeated insulin injections can all cause visible scar tissue. How much visible scar tissue do you have on your body, and does it bother you?
  I don't think I have scar tissue, but do have lipoatrophy from the "old" Insulins. It is less visible these days, but did bother me when I was younger. Now? Not so much, I'm at the age where it is what it is.
- 3 months ago
  
  BustedPancreas likes your comment at
  How much do you think your blood glucose levels impact your overall mood? (For example, being more likely to cry or feel sad when low, feeling irritable when glucose levels are high, etc.)
  I said a little bit, but that's my opinion. My husband might have had a different answer 🤣
- 3 months, 1 week ago
  
  Jeff Marvel likes your comment at
  CGM sites, finger pricks, and repeated insulin injections can all cause visible scar tissue. How much visible scar tissue do you have on your body, and does it bother you?
  I don't think I have scar tissue, but do have lipoatrophy from the "old" Insulins. It is less visible these days, but did bother me when I was younger. Now? Not so much, I'm at the age where it is what it is.
- 3 months, 1 week ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  If you use an insulin pump, do you prefer that your pump be rechargeable or use batteries?
  No preference really but I use a rechargeable pump. Nice not to have to carry batteries around.
- 3 months, 2 weeks ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 likes your comment at
  If you were to go on a 7-day trip away from home, which of the following supplies would you bring, in addition to what you would normally use in 7 days? Select all that apply to you.
  I usually take 2-3 times what I think I'll need.
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