Making Diabetes Easier | 8 Things I Do Daily

[@jenniferburns2530]

Thanks for mentioning how important it is to not obsess over things like completely cutting out certain foods. When I was first diagnosed I purged my kitchen of "bad" foods, counted every carb and protein gram, tested at every real or perceived sign of possible low blood sugar (which were often not blood sugar related at all), created charts, and was determined to be the diabetes patient ever. Not a very healthy or sustainable approach, especially as I would beat myself up if I didn't meet a daily goal for exercise or water consumption, and spent half my waking hours planning meals and thinking about how to reduce my carb intake by 1 or 2 grams. Thankfully a family member called me out after a few weeks, letting me know that developing an eating disorder wasn't going to make me healthier. I now have a much more balanced approach.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you so much for sharing your story, I can 100% relate to what you're saying. I'm very happy a family member helped you realize it wasn't a healthy path. That's great support

[@oneworld1160]

As type 2, I control my diabetes without insulin or drugs since 1 year, after a HbA1c of 12,1. I can confirm that your tips really work. Important for me is also shopping only those products where I know my reaction to. My 1 pizza per month makes me spike tremendously - but otherwise I am very controlled. Pity is that I have many orange trees here in Portugal - but my neighbours are happy to get all these free oranges…

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you! And thank you for sharing

[@shelleyhodgkinson1341]

Excellent summary! Super useful as reminders and for those just starting out or struggling. Agreed with all you tips and tricks

[@fredglitz5046]

Have you tried Cauliflower crust pizza? it's a bit of a process to make but it has very few carbs and is excellent.

[@oneworld1160]

@@fredglitz5046 Yes, I agree! I also like the one where the pizza „dough“ is made from tuna fish and eggs for all kinds of seafood pizzas. But still those are not made in restaurants…

[@Gypsy218]

I think another useful way to deal with eating what you want is learning how to make low carb versions of food you like. I find there are lots of good sources online, including Everyday I Dream About Food, that show you how to use sweeteners other than sugar and almond and coconut flour to make waffles, muffins, etc. Chinese food, pizza you can eat without spiking BG. Its usually under keto vs low carb. There are now also good products like Quest frozen pizza and keto ice creams that are good. No, it doesnt taste exactly the same, but it makes life a lot more enjoyable for me. Just another choice we have. Thanks so much for sharing all your helpful tips and tricks

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I’m T1 and also have celiac disease. Even though I can eat gluten free pasta I very rarely do since it really spikes me! My Dexcom G7 and Tslim pump had really been a game changer for me!!

[@slugo915]

Hi young lady! Always enjoy watching your videos. Always like also. Yes, the meter is your best friend. I went carnivore and wish i could keep it up soley but it just makes my sugar go way to low. The main point for myself is I cut out all the junk processed foods and walk and that keeps me in remission . 🙏

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@ColeBritt21]

I was just diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, 4 days ago at 23 years old. Your videos are so helpful!

[@stuartsinclair6269]

Listening to this I’m virtually doing the same as in eating no snacking before bed, and Greek yogurt and granola too. I don’t use any GCMs it’s amazing when you cut back sugar after a week you feel and look different. In my head sugar is your enemy Just control sensibly thanks again for your input, hey, we’re going in the right direction 👍🏻

[@dianaromo9984]

Is such a relief to listen to you in so many ways that you can’t imagine. Thank you for sharing your techniques and your insight, and for helping me feel hopeful!

[@MindyMikami]

I have T2D that is now controlled with Mounjaro. I always find something in your videos that I can apply to my own diabetes management. I think the MOST important (and most difficult) thing to remember is that our “numbers” are not a score to make us feel good or bad-they are just data for us to use to keep playing that ever-evolving diabetes game. Your positivity is infectious. Thanks for all the great content.

[@DiabetesStrong]

So happy to hear that. And Thank You! 😀

[@david40271]

I am surprised you are not considering an Insulin Pump. By far and away the most positive change in my 50+ years of a person with diabetes.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I have tried an insulin pump. I love the concept but it didn't make my life easier. It something I get asked about frequently so I made a video with a bit more details on why: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZWpg3eKnpl5rKcsi=quOjtxJo3h6t7TBW

[@fredirle7173]

As always you put out some great tips. I am thinking about trying the Medtronic InPen. I have been using the same reusable Lilly HumaPen Luxura for over 10 years. But I have started having trouble remembering how much insulin I took or if I even injected insulin. Paired with the Dexcom G7 I think it will improve my control and I really like the Insulin on board feature. Thanks for all the information you share!

[@DiabetesStrong]

If you decide to explore InPen, I'd suggest reaching out to Medtronic directly. They take care of everything for me and ships the pen to my house

[@pureheart8666]

You are amazing I'm type 2 diabetec your channel is amazing and u provide a lot of good informations .

[@carolinelanctot281]

With all I learned from you, my diabet is easier to manage! Thank you so much!

[@nancyv4431]

Good video with excellent suggestions. Thanks!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad it was helpful!

[@diannalocke997]

Thank you for sharing! I enjoyed your positivity!!! ♥♥♥

[@DiabetesStrong]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@theresa8697]

Dosing insulin for foods that might otherwise raise your blood sugar only works if you have the tools for doing so. My endocrinologist hasn’t started me on mealtime insulin yet even though it has been more than two years post T1D diagnoses. I immediately went low carb post diagnoses and lowered my A1c into the low to mid 5s. When my endo sees these numbers she doesn’t want to change a thing. But the truth is I miss having a little fruit or whole grain once in a while. But until she sees the A1c go up I feel trapped into eating low carb always. Yes, I would choose low carb most of the time anyway but for now it is a necessity rather than a choice if I want to avoid damaging blood sugars. My point….not all of us are the same and our treatment isn’t the same. Thus, not all tips work for everyone.

[@comeconcon569]

Diabetes has no cure, but people with this condition can live for many years after 50 if they follow the guidelines. a good diet and exercises. drinking plenty of water also helps.

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@d.newsome6344]

Another good video without false promises and click-bait bs. All excellent advice, especially the "eat anything" advice (with important qualifications). I have figured out my favorite carbs like pasta, but haven't figured out rice, which I don't often eat and, as a result, tend to avoid. I have a few standard breakfasts figured out but still indulge in something like pancakes here and there. I have 2 pancakes instead of 4 and try to have eggs and bacon to slow down all that maple syrup. I usually go high for an hour or 2. Whatever. Not a big deal. I'm going to go high sometimes. I could probably figure out pancakes if I ate them regularly, but I don't, so I make an educated guess and err on the side of going high and correct on the back end. I try to remind myself that food is not the enemy. It can easily seem that way since you have to put so much thought into eating, but I think it's good to relax and not get too caught up in the inevitable highs. Just try to do better next time. My 9th tip would be to take notes. It's hard to figure out how to eat something like pasta if you don't have notes to refer to.

[@dwightl5863]

In my opinion it's the maple syrup that is spiking your sugars the most! The pancake will cause glucose to rise but at a slower rate.

[@DiabetesStrong]

That sounds solid! And, yes, to the notes! I'm in the process of developing a diabetes journal for figuring out food and blood sugars. I know there are a lot of journal options already but I think a lot of them are overly complicated. As for the syrup, check out Walden Farms. I get it on Amazon, no blood sugar impact and it's good

[@davidwilliamson7514]

Regarding rice, have you tried eating black beans with them? The combination makes a complete protein and for me, no significant sugar spike. From the American Heart Association: “The combination of beans and rice creates a complete protein. Beans alone and rice alone both lack certain essential amino acids. If eaten together, however, each contributes what the other is missing to form a complete protein”. For me, a cup of cooked white rice and a half cup of warmed black beans works great!

[@dianneweie1484]

I love my G7 as well. But have never seen the insulin calculator. Is it on Clarity?? Thanks! 🎉😊

[@DiabetesStrong]

The calculator is in the InPen app. InPen is a reusable smart insulin pen

[@dianneweie1484]

@@DiabetesStrong thanks very much.

[@dianneweie1484]

This is actually the first ive heard of the InPen. Will look it up- 😊

[@DiabetesStrong]

@@dianneweie1484 it's made by Medtronic

[@jeffgilmore3147]

Are you wearing an apple watch and if so, do you link your G7 to the watch?

[@DiabetesStrong]

My watch is a Fitbit. It doesn't connect directly with my Dexcom but through a watch face. I show how to connect it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYa7hHR8hbl6arMsi=GPKDmun81fIwFRXv

[@pM-sh4ep]

Dexcom recently started syncing directly to Apple Watch. Before, the watch had to be within close range of the phone. But now it is directly to the watch so I don’t have to worry about being close to my phone all the time.

[@dianneweie1484]

@@jeffgilmore3147 i love the g7 on my apple watch, especially now that i dont have to drag my phone along too. 😊

[@KE64238]

Do you have any suggestions for my T1 son, we have been having difficulties keeping his BG levels lower at night. He usually spikes up then, we do pretty good during the day. He is using the Omnipod 5, in auto mode, but it just doesn't seem to want to auto correct to bring him down more. It's frustrating for us. Thank you for such educational videos, you are a huge help to diabetics and their families!

[@DiabetesStrong]

Thank you for watching. I know some turn their pump off auto mode all day or at times of day. It might be worth experimenting with manual mode until bedtime. But it’s frustrating that the pump isn’t doing its job.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Just thought of something else. Maybe check the settings. Could be that it maxes out in the afternoon. Meaning the settings will dictate the maximum insulin it can deliver an hour

[@Gypsy218]

Also check the you tube channels of Diabetech and Meg, they both have the Omnipod 5 and give good tips about that. I watch them because I'm thinking about getting it. Sometimes you have to fiddle around with it. Even my doctor said it's better with preventing lows than highs. Good luck!

[@KE64238]

@@DiabetesStrongthank you! I'll check to see if that is something that can be changed. I don't recall seeing any options with that.

[@DiabetesStrong]

@@KE64238 there is a max bolus and max basal setting somewhere. I think for both auto and manual mode

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

Does a hba1c of 5.2 and fasted Insulin of 2 sound right? Fasted insulin of 2, has me skeptical of the accuracy of the test.

[@DiabetesStrong]

Those are non-diabetic levels although 2 mmol/l sounds very low to me

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

@DiabetesStrong thanks for your feedback. Several numbers on the lipid panel I am suspicious of. The doctor like most doctors is pushing Statins. He made a big deal about my total cholesterol, and most people know cholesterol numbers mean nothing. Time to shop for a new pill pusher.

[@Rollanotheronemyfriend]

@DiabetesStrong I did a little research, 5.2 is a average BG level of around 116. So I'm mild diabetic or pre diabetic. So the insulin level of 2 is totally bogus.

[@flaviamcfatridge592]

How many carbs do you eat in a day? I’m not diabetic I’m just interested.

[@DiabetesStrong]

I don't follow a set diet so it depends on the day. I did a "what I eat in a day" video that you can find here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHe7mJKhirKYfq8si=ZRf9oBZd4RLjPXfg