I got fed up with the Android Dexcom app not sounding alarms if you have the volume down on accident. Insane that's even a possibility.

I sleep much better with a SugarPixel nearby as a backup: customtypeone.com

Being able to calculate insulin on board (IOB) has been the biggest help in correcting between meals. "Think Like a Pancreas" (book) has been the best help for me in understanding how that works.

But also shouldn't be needed unless you're fully out cold, which takes more they you would think (from talking with more experienced folks)

😂 classic. I always end up with a drop and then recovery after a shower (ymmv). I'm sure you'll do fine with some snacks but also read through the glucagon pharmacy pamphlet with your partner. It's pretty straightforward. As long as it gets mixed properly and injected somewhere, it'll do its job.

Below 8 is where I typically feel good. I'll still aim for my normal 5.5 where I can but I'm not going to try any adhoc corrections if I'm below 8 (day) or below 10 (night).

I think everyone has to find where their own comfort level is. I know some people find the SugarPixel is enough of a "backup plan" in case of a low. Others want someone in the house. I try and do big adjustments early in the day so I know by bed if I need to dial it back. The Mrs gets low alarms.

The inconsistency between nurses is what made me question things. Some nurses say one thing, some say another. How am I supposed to trust your process if the team is inconsistent about what the process even is.

For sure. Safety is their number one priority. But I get horrible headaches if I'm even slightly high for very long. I can't function like that. I'll take the risk and correct more aggressively. Be aware of your environment and make sure help is around, but it's my body, my science experiment.

Practically speaking I know when I'm getting sick before symptoms arise due to high BG for no reason. I personally require somewhere between 10-50% more insulin (basal and bolus) depending on the illness. I've gotten better at whacking my insulin right up when I know I'm sick.

While proper medical staff should be the go-to for education and help especially in crisis (the internet / ChatGPT is not going to give you accurate info). I have found that I know my own body best and I'm not going to go days feeling terrible because official medical guidance is slow to react.

T1D for 14 months here. I've found that the nurses typically follow strict guidelines for adjusting insulin and corrections (ex: no more than a 10% change per day for basal, only correct with meals unless over 14mmol/L, only adjust carb ratios once every couple days).

Yup. I'm still new to this but sometimes the "don't say diabetic" things doesn't feel quite right: danielwulff.dev/blog/i-have-...

Thanks for the shout-out. Said blog post for anyone that might want it: danielwulff.dev/blog/cache-a...

My first thought when seeing the new Liquid Glass design was "this is horrible for accessibility". Usually readability goes hand-in-hand with accessibility...

Someone I wasn't expecting on the team page

I was hit by an SUV in my tiny Honda Civic when I was 16. Hit and run. The police officer immediately assumed I was at fault until he found out the lady who hit me also ran into the side of her own garage the same day. I got lucky. A dashcam would have been immediate proof.

👍 I've been following. Waiting on a 1.0 release.