In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions?

In your opinion, how helpful is it to see a mental health professional who has a deep understanding of lifelong health conditions? - T1D Exchange

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- 3 hours, 58 minutes ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  I don't have a choice. I'm on the Tandem X2 pump, with Control IQ software. It is automatically programmed for a target range of 110. If I had a choice, I would put it on 100.
- 3 hours, 58 minutes ago
  
  kilupx likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  My alarm range is 70 - 180.
- 4 hours, 24 minutes ago
  
  Anita Stokar likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  The whole "target" question is a mess. I think most of us here (T1D people who are proactive etc) define "target" as where we want to be after a meal or correction bolus has done it's job. Pump mfr's (and many Endo's) define "target" like they define an A1C goal: averaging 110 over time. Lots of "discussions" (notice the quotes) with my Endo about my targets (I don't accept the "standard goal" of 70-180, I prefer aiming for 70-140). So so answer today's question, my alert ranges are 70 and 120 for high (I correct if I have no IOB, but may have food on board). My target bg (post bolus) is 80-90.
- 6 hours, 24 minutes ago
  
  Fabio Gobeth likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  They don't call people with MS "sclerotics". In my career (first response) I interacted with lots of people in crisis, I tried to remember to ask if they were "dealing with alcoholism", "do you have schizophrenia" , that sort of language.
- 6 hours, 26 minutes ago
  
  Fabio Gobeth likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  I avoid the word ‘diabetic’. It feels like a label. There are more things that define me than being a ‘diabetic’.
- 8 hours, 33 minutes ago
  
  Vicki Andersen likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  My alarm range is 70 - 180.
- 8 hours, 47 minutes ago
  
  Julianne likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  My range is 70 to 150
- 9 hours, 31 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I remember "injecting" an orange as a trial.
- 9 hours, 55 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  Charles, I have the exact same problem. I found a guy on Etsy up in Canada that made a 3d printed fixture that helps. It's not 100% but it works most times. The needle on the stringe has a lot of variablity that may require moving into a place on the white dot to get it to fill the cartridge. I am only suggesting it. Your milage may vary. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1177982431/exakt-tool-for-tandem-tslim-insulin
- 9 hours, 57 minutes ago
  
  Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I wore a saline trial Tandem and a saline trial Omnipod when I was switching from a Medtronic 521 to a new pump. I chose Tandem and have been a very satisfied Tandem pump user since 2012.
- 10 hours, 36 minutes ago
  
  Anthony Harder likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  My alarm range is 70 - 180.
- 10 hours, 37 minutes ago
  
  Anthony Harder likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  I don't have a choice. I'm on the Tandem X2 pump, with Control IQ software. It is automatically programmed for a target range of 110. If I had a choice, I would put it on 100.
- 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
  
  Marty likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  I don't have a choice. I'm on the Tandem X2 pump, with Control IQ software. It is automatically programmed for a target range of 110. If I had a choice, I would put it on 100.
- 11 hours, 13 minutes ago
  
  Kathy Hanavan likes your comment at
  If you’re on an insulin pump, what is your glucose target range?
  I don't have a choice. I'm on the Tandem X2 pump, with Control IQ software. It is automatically programmed for a target range of 110. If I had a choice, I would put it on 100.
- 22 hours, 49 minutes ago
  
  Bekki Weston likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  When I'm told what I can eat or not eat. Usually not eat.
- 22 hours, 50 minutes ago
  
  Bekki Weston likes your comment at
  If you miss a long-acting insulin injection, what are your next steps? Please share more in the comments.
  I apply it as soon as I remember. My long-acting insulin dose is already divided into 2 doses.
- 1 day, 10 hours ago
  
  eherban1 likes your comment at
  If you miss a long-acting insulin injection, what are your next steps? Please share more in the comments.
  taking Tresiba helps since it lasts more than 24 hours. it depends when I figure it out. if it's before 10 am, I just take it as normal.
- 1 day, 17 hours ago
  
  Patricia Dalrymple likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I never knew about a saline trial, My first four insulin pumps were Medtronic. When it was time for a new insulin pump I asked what else was out there on the market. That's when I was introduce to Tandem. I am glad that I made the switch. My only problem is using a syringe to put the insulin in the reservoir. I have low vision and Essential Tremors which make the process challenging at times. Other than small issue it's is great.
- 2 days, 4 hours ago
  
  maria prel likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  No, it is just an opportunity for me to teach them a little about diabetes. I don't think most people are trying to be mean, they are just uneducated.
- 2 days, 4 hours ago
  
  maria prel likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  It is more about lack of understanding of diabetes management and attitude that accompanies it that bothers me the most. A friend was critical of someone who was just giving themselves (“shooting up more”) insulin because they wanted to eat something that “obviously” had carbs or sugar in it. His attitude was with derision because he didn’t understand. To him, the person was guilty of something for just giving himself more insulin to cover the carbs. It is the judgement without knowledge that bothers me the most.
- 2 days, 4 hours ago
  
  maria prel likes your comment at
  When people talk about diabetes, are there trigger words that bother you? Please share what they are in the comments.
  1. You can’t have that! You’re diabetic. 2. Do you need some orange juice?
- 2 days, 7 hours ago
  
  Dennis Dacey likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I remember "injecting" an orange as a trial.
- 2 days, 7 hours ago
  
  Dennis Dacey likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I never knew about a saline trial, My first four insulin pumps were Medtronic. When it was time for a new insulin pump I asked what else was out there on the market. That's when I was introduce to Tandem. I am glad that I made the switch. My only problem is using a syringe to put the insulin in the reservoir. I have low vision and Essential Tremors which make the process challenging at times. Other than small issue it's is great.
- 2 days, 7 hours ago
  
  Dennis Dacey likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  Funny how using saline would influence a decision. Yes, I understand the comfort part of it, but having it keep you in range would be an important factor in choosing a pump. You would actually need insulin to get that info.
- 2 days, 8 hours ago
  
  TEH likes your comment at
  Before you chose an insulin pump, did you do a “saline trial” (a pump filled with saline instead of insulin)?
  I wore a saline trial Tandem and a saline trial Omnipod when I was switching from a Medtronic 521 to a new pump. I chose Tandem and have been a very satisfied Tandem pump user since 2012.
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