7 Diabetes Habits I Wish I'd Learned Sooner

[@MagiMystik]

Thanks for the tips. The biggest Habit I had to incorporate was accepting the fact that I had Diabetes... and it wasn't easy for me. but I did....

[@GabrielSBarbaraS]

Doctors should be having this chat with every new diabetic. Thanks for posting, I have experienced all you talk about over the years.

[@belfegor729]

I just want to thank you for the work you do. I am not diabetic, but a migraine sufferer since age 10. It has been a difficult life with 20 severe migraines and cluster headaches on average per month (lots and lots of medication). I was lucky to be gifted a CGM by a friend, and what do you know, low blood sugar was the cause of my migraines. So, here I am on your sites learning the tricks to keep my blood sugar in check. Off I go for a dance party around my living room after my meal! Have a nice day, and thank you!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Oh wow, I’m so glad my content is helpful for you. Enjoy your dance party 🪩🙂

[@intiazarakhan8286]

Don't eat chocolate orange n dairy products. Your migraine will be gone

[@carolnabakowski8395]

I've learned to tell myself that, "I have the tools to fix this" when my blood sugar is not what I expect or changing rapidly, instead of getting upset and stressed. I've learned a lot from your channel. Thank You!

[@JamesMostowski]

Thank you for your insights! I’m a 71 year old man diagnosed in 1992. My journey began when I found Dr. Richard K Bernstein’s book “Diabetes Solution” 7 years ago. I’ve followed both the LCHP lifestyle and his insulin regimen and now have an A1c of 5.5. I’m not as active as you, but wearing a CGM has given me insights as to what foods impact my BG as nothing before. My time in range is 88% now and this is great!

[@missxkrystle]

Thank you for taking the time to produce such wonderful content! My 3 year old son was just diagnosed with t1D over Easter weekend this year. His dad and I are not diabetic and have felt helpless. We grieve a normal childhood for him and fear the possible complications. Your channel gives us hope. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.❤

[@nancyv4431]

Thanks for sharing. I started a Dexcom CGM about 6 months ago. What a game changer. I didn’t realize that my short acting insulin needed 30-45 minutes to activate before I started to eat.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for bringing that up. Understanding insulin timing and duration is everything!

[@stevewonderful]

Actually not true. Short acting insulin starts to work in 10 mins. It doesn't come to full action for 45mins to an hour. Says so on every box of my Humalog Flexplens. "Inject, wait 10mins before eating." If you inject and wait for 30 to 45mins before eating you risk hypoglycemia. On a side note for those that also take Lantus once a day like me. It takes 90mins to 2 hours to reach full effect. Also it doesn't last 24hrs as they claim. It only lasts about 20hrs on average. So that last 4hrs before your next scheduled injection of Lantus will have increased blood sugar levels.

[@fredirle7173]

Another great video. Thanks. I am a avid cyclist, riding 25-50 miles when I ride several times a week. I don't know how I could manager diabetes without the Dexcom. I found the faster and harder I ride the quicker my blood sugar drops and it stays down even while I consume carbs. But when I stop I get a spike. So I have learned to reduce carb intake near end of ride (last 15-20 minutes) and let blood sugar level start dropping to 80-100, then the spike is minimal. The one thing I always remind myself of is " the only thing consistent about diabetes is it is not consistent."

[@DiabetesStrong]

That's a great strategy 👍🏽

[@joancardinale4674]

I have T1 and take injections after being on a pump for 20 years & experiencing poor absorption due to scar tissue. I’m currently taking Lispro and Tresiba ( short/ long acting insulins). I have been using the Dexcom G7 for 6 months. I have found that the Lispro becomes less potent at @ 10-14 days. With a new vial I must eat w/in 15 mins but from day 15-28, it takes 40 mins to affect my blood sugar. With Tresiba as well, from day 30-56 I need .5units more per day to get the same results. Also as the short acting insulin becomes less potent, I often need to take .5-1u extra to get me through the 4 hour lifespan of the injection that’s not necessary when the insulin is just opened. This has helped me tweak dosing and keep my sugars more stable.

[@DiabetesStrong]

That's great insights! Thank you for sharing

[@d.newsome6344]

Love your attitude. There are so many people out there who have the answers. Often times they are Dr. So-n-So. Then you read or watch them and realize that they are selling something. I've become quite good at spotting them without clicking on them. You, on the other hand, are genuine. Thanks for that.

[@DiabetesStrong]

THANK YOU! Best compliment ever. I really appreciate that 🙂

[@tinkywinky4781]

Thankyou for such great tips I'm the same I have my normal salads for lunch and I spike I never thought of giving insulin . So interesting

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

Splitting my long acting insulin into two doses helped drop my blood sugar average from 120s to around 100. Doing insulin injections about 30 minutes before meals helped lower spikes. Walking after every meal around 90 minutes after the injections. I set my high alarm as low as possible so I go walking while my blood sugar spike is small.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Solid habits 👏🏽

[@messianichebrewshawnkawcak1550]

@@DiabetesStrong my latest A1C is 5.7, but I believe the next one will be even lower as I have not gotten 3 months of some of the changes yet.

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

Absolutely take charge.

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

I use my Clarity patterns to make adjustments as a long time T1 using the T-Slim and Dexcom G7

[@judiwhiteaker5893]

Getting sick is a telltale sign for me as why my BG is high.

[@bluesky5587]

Great tips for us newly diagnosed

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@redrobin2560]

Thank you so much for your videos. These are wonderful for new diabetics and "old" diabetics as well. You may have a video that covers the following questions, if so please advise.. 1. How do you manage cooking for your husband (family) while being so aware of your meals? 2. Why do you not use an insulin pump? Thank you so much.

[@L.Spencer]

I am interested in that angle too, as my husband as well as my dad have diabetes. My dad also has gastroparesis and can't really eat fiber or too much protein and fat, he can more easily digest carbs, but my husband does better without carbs. They're both on metformin and glipizide. But the main thing is how to support them, esp. when I have a sugar addiction. I don't bake anymore, but sometimes I need to eat something and don't want to eat in front of them or have it around.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you. I do have a video on my experience with a pump and why I decided to stick with MDI, you can see that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWpg3eKnpl5rKcsi=Z9QX1CGCDpuZr-k4 As for my meals; my husband and I eat very differently and we don't eat all our meals together. He's an excellent cook and most often makes his own meals. But the way we make it work when we eat together is to base our meal around a protein, just as I do when I cook for myself, poultry, fish, or meat. I usually pick the veggies and he picks the carbs he wants, like pasta or rice. It's not that I never eat the carbs, but most often he has those to himself. We can then each choose to eat the quantities we want. The same goes for something like a pasta dish, the sauce is the same but the quantity of pasta will differ significantly. Hope that makes sense

[@DavidKruseski-xi5rq]

Hi. Thank you for the content. My son (18) was just diagnosed with Type 1 two weeks ago. Been a tough couple weeks, but we're doing better. Videos like yours are very reassuring, and helpful. Much appreciated.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for watching. I know a new diagnosis is a lot

[@slugo915]

Good , we want you to be around a lot longer for more video's! Keep up the good work.

[@DiabetesStrong]

🙂

[@anabaylin7084]

Sequence of the foods in a meal has a huge impact on glucose. Start with the protein and fat and leave the carbs for the end.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes, great advice

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

Always excellent information. The CGM is a game changer. I am so obsessed for a while but i have learned to cut myself a bit of slack and feeling so much better with life now

[@marie06marie46]

Thank you for sharing this vedio I love u.. Watching from philippines❤

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thanks for watching!

[@eliarosaparsons9470]

I love watching your videos and I learn so much, thank you. That said, you were talking really fast during this, and I had to stop and replay several times to get the information. Maybe just me.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for the feedback. And please let me know if you find this to be the issue in coming videos (always trying to improve 🙂)

[@novypam]

Great tips..thank you!!!

[@diannalocke997]

Thank you for your channel! You have helped so many people! ♥♥♥

[@DiabetesStrong]

I'm so glad!

[@marywallace123]

Awesome and amazing

[@jerrychristensen9219]

Good information 👍 thanks

[@marywallace123]

I am Type,,,A1c is 6.5

[@patjordan9638]

I’m a vegetarian and trying find foods to meet protein requirements but balance the carb intake. What advice do you have for me to get my a1C down to 6.0?

[@DiabetesStrong]

I think that can be done as a vegetarian as well. Check out this video where I go over how I keep my A1c where I want it kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6kl36nYqiDmZosi=BenDVWGgrZYhQjAn

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video thanks

[@Jay-h9d9h]

Carnivore helps me. Type 1 diabetic. A1c 4.8. No lows. No highs. Hardly use insulin. Easily.

[@marywallace123]

I understand you are Type 1 okay 👌👌

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes, I just saw your previous comment on another video as well. I've been living with T1D since 1997

[@marywallace123]

@@DiabetesStrong i am type 2. Have a wonderful day

[@ShonMardani]

How do we measure the amount of sugar molecules in the blood? I have seen the plastic devices but I could not find out how.

[@DiabetesStrong]

You measure your blood sugar using a glucometer also called a glucose meter. If you’re in the US you can buy one at your local pharmacy. You’ll the meter and strips

[@ShonMardani]

@@DiabetesStrong There is no free floating sugar molecules in the blood. Composition of blood is known for a long time and there is no mention of sugar or cholesterol in any of them. Sugars and Salts are crystals, there is no crystals in the blood, crystals are only composed in the kidneys and are removed by urine. The stips can measure the PH but not the sugar. Other electronic devices are scams, we can not count the sugar molecules in the blood flowing in the blood vessels under many layers of different tissues. There are devices out there that claim they detect Ghost, but nobody know how.

[@marywallace123]

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[@judiwhiteaker5893]

That's my problem is I get upset with myself when my A1C gets above 7

[@DiabetesStrong]

I hear you, that is a tough mental battle. But that number isn’t everything 🙂

[@daniellee8726]

I’m confused if your a1c is good how do you have diabetes or are you saying you don’t have it anymore?

[@jennifercline6866]

It means her medicine and diet is helping keep Diabetes controlled. Not cured.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Perfectly explained Jennifer

[@DiabetesStrong]

To add to the other comment. Having a low A1c doesn’t mean you don’t have diabetes. Some who live with type 2 diabetes (not all) can make lifestyle adjustments that will lead to non-diabetic blood sugars. However, they will always be diabetic and will always have to work on those lifestyle adjustments. I live with type 1 diabetes, it’s an autoimmune disease with no cure, but as was mentioned with a lot of work blood sugars can be managed with insulin

[@daniellee8726]

@@DiabetesStrong well I got my a1c checked I’m now at a 5.9 and it’s getting lower so I don’t have it right now.

[@Marcus-uc4qx]

@@daniellee8726A simple test if you still have diabetes is eat a slice of cake or drink a sugary soda and measure your blood sugar levels one and two hrs after. See how high you spike and whether it goes under 140 after two hrs. Non diabetic’s blood sugar level should be under 140 after two hrs. Unfortunately once you have diabetes, unless science develops a cure, it never goes away.

[@Beethechange1]

Everyone mentions portion sizes but that does not work for some… Like if a doughnut spikes me 150 points. That means a quarter donut will only spike me 40 points? We all know that’s not true. Type two.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes, it's not necessarily linear like that. I prefer to experiment and see how different foods/drinks and portions impact me, rather than just rely on how it impacts others

[@Beethechange1]

👍🏿

[@terie.2165]

We found adding some fat and/or protein to a meal or snack that’s high glycemic helps keep blood sugar from spiking as much. String cheese ,handful of nuts, even quarter cup of garbanzo beans are go to’s. Sometimes you just want a donut!

[@Solo-_-..]

@@terie.2165 that’s the thing, what exactly is… Spiking much? So if it spikes you 100 and you add fat in protein and it only spikes 80… Is that better?

[@terie.2165]

@Solo-_-.. The rise is smoother- not so rapid- and usually less rise- the protein slows down the absorption of the carbs- giving the insulin time to kick in- especially when eating high glycemic foods. Keeps blood sugar a bit more steady. Of course you still have to match the food with the right dose of insulin or it won't work.Type 1 here. We use this for nighttime snack too- eat a banana with some nuts- for example and she not only doesn't get a large spike- but her blood sugar stays more stable through the night. You might need to experiment.

[@kikayei]

Do you still have all ten of your toes?

[@DiabetesStrong]

Yes. If you're asking about complications, I've been fortunate enough to not have any diabetes-related complications