Jordan Harshman – T1D Exchange

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- 3 months ago
  
  Kristin Sykes-David likes your comment at
  If you experience a hypoglycemic event, do you tend to experience more hypoglycemic events following that initial low? (Share in the comments if you have recently experienced this!)
  Just to clarify the cause and effect relationship; I'm on MDI, so if I go low, it's likely because my basal is too high meaning it's likely my default boluses will send me low again. I don't think the state of being hypo once has any effect on going hypo again, it's just that my dosages and activity lead me to be low once, so they'll likely repeat until I catch on to it.
- 3 months ago
  
  Justin likes your comment at
  If you experience a hypoglycemic event, do you tend to experience more hypoglycemic events following that initial low? (Share in the comments if you have recently experienced this!)
  Just to clarify the cause and effect relationship; I'm on MDI, so if I go low, it's likely because my basal is too high meaning it's likely my default boluses will send me low again. I don't think the state of being hypo once has any effect on going hypo again, it's just that my dosages and activity lead me to be low once, so they'll likely repeat until I catch on to it.
- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
  
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  In the past month, have you needed to pull over while driving because of low or high blood glucose levels?
  No, but I have certainly delayed driving to avoid it when I know a low is coming, that is not uncommon.
- 6 months, 2 weeks ago
  
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  In the past month, have you needed to pull over while driving because of low or high blood glucose levels?
  No, but I have certainly delayed driving to avoid it when I know a low is coming, that is not uncommon.
- 7 months, 2 weeks ago
  
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  In the past 7 days, have you stayed up later than you planned to make sure your blood glucose levels were stable before going to sleep?
  I would say this is more common for me at other times; I have a baby at home so there have been times this week I feared going low, but sleep was more important!
- 8 months ago
  
  Eva likes your comment at
  Adults with T1D: Do you take a statin, and do you have high cholesterol?
  I was quite annoyed that a medical professional recommended statins just because I was T1D. I have low A1C / high time in range and my cholesterol is great, yet the recommendation was for the anti-inflammatory function to be easier on my nerves... Why would my nerves need an anti-inflammatory agent with glucose number better than most non-diabetics?!
- 8 months, 1 week ago
  
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  Do you listen to any podcasts related to diabetes? Share your recommendations in the comments!
  Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms!
- 8 months, 3 weeks ago
  
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  Have you read a diabetes-related book that you found particularly helpful? If so, share your recommendations in the comments!
  Think Like A Pancreas by Gary Scheiner. Amazing overview and details for those of us "diafectionists" out there!
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Susan Brinkhaus has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Diagnosed at a Dr visit. No hospitalizations
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Debbie Knowles has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  I became a T1D after having Whipple surgery. I was in the hospital for 11 days.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Patricia Dalrymple has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Ate
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Patricia Dalrymple has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  I’m not sure why zero was not an option. I knew when I went to the doctor I had it. Ignored the symptoms until I dropped 10 lbs without trying and couldn’t bury my head in the sand anymore. Are a big piece of chocolate cake before I went because I figured that’s the last time I would be able to. Luckily, I am in control and can still have desserts every once in a while.
- 1 year, 2 months ago
  
  Wanacure has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  I seldom use alcohol wipes before using lancet device. Years ago from another T1D I learned NOT to draw blood from finger pads where nerves are really dense. Instead i use backs and sides of finger tips for less pain. Also suspect fewer.germs on those areas compared to pads of fingers.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  JuJuB has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Eight days in October 1970. I was several months shy of 4 years old, and these are my earliest memories. I remember having a board strapped to my right arm, ostensibly to hold the IV in place. (My mother told me that I asked how I broke my arm.) I also remember having a roommate who needed an oxygen tent, and wished I could be in there with her because it looked like fun. Finally, I remember an unpleasant nurse roughly turning me onto my tummy to take my temperature rectally. I clenched and refused and she yelled at me and told me the doctor would have to come in. I still refused and the doctor never came. It took me YEARS to recognize that the shame I felt about that should have been directed toward her BS behavior.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  ConnieT1D62 has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  I rarely use a BG meter anymore since being on Dexcom. However in the days when I did use a meter I would change the lancet when it started feeling dull to prick my fingers - maybe once a week or so. Nowadays? Since I rarely use a meter unless my CGM is having an issue I change it once a day since I may have to prick my finger 5 times or more while waiting for the CGM issue to be resolved.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Brad Larson has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Lost 10 kilos in two weeks, spent 2-3 days at UCLA medical center. The endocrinologist insisted I learn about food values, in addition to the training. (1970)
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Megan Ritchie has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Diagnosed by family practitioner. Never admitted to hospital.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Joan Fray likes your comment at
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  Funny, I was looking for this option, but didn't see it!
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Joan Fray has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  Really?!? You’re kidding right? Once a month, if that. I have a cgm, don’t check unless something seems really amiss.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Steve Rumble has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  Since I started using a CGM I rarely use lancets. Pre CGM I normally changed lancets when I opened a new set of test strips, usually a couple times a month.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  PamK has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Wow! After reading through the comments I thought I should clarify, I was hospitalized when i was diagnosed. I think in the early '60's that was standard. I just don't know for how long.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  PamK has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  I was only 2 years old, so I really do not know how long I was in the hospital.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  PamK has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  I chose "other" because I don't use my meter/lancets every day. I use a CGM and only check my blood glucose with my meter when necessary. When I was using my meter every day, I would change the lancet once a week or when the point was too dull to puncture my skin. Now, it's once every few months to a year.
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  William Bennett has commented in the same post you commented in :
  Which of these best describes how often you typically change your lancet?
  Wait, you can change those things? ;-)
- 1 year, 3 months ago
  
  Michael Andrews has commented in the same post you commented in :
  When you (or your child) were diagnosed with T1D, for how long were you in the hospital?
  Same...and also at 38 (6 yrs and counting). They ran me around my Primary Care Physician's office, getting me all my supplies before setting me down in a Diabetes Educator's office. No Hospital needed.
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