What I Eat In A Day with Type 1 Diabetes: Low Carb Edition | She's Diabetic

A day in my life of eating with Type 1 Diabetes, low carb edition! ◉ Subscribe: goo.gl/ZfjYfu
New Year, Same Me! Come along with me in a day of ripped out infusion sets, my favorite protein bars, and of course eating - low carb edition!
I get a ton of comments asking if I’m low carb, keto or any of the various other diets floating around out there. Though I don’t subscribe to any diet in particular, these comments have inspired me to make a video showing you what a low carb day in my life looks like, when I choose to eat that way. I hope you find it useful and helpful!
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[@ronimcclanahan5025]

I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 9 years old. I am now 19 years old and still fighting it. I pray everyday that there will be a cure to get rid of the chronic illness. I also pray for cures for other illnesses and conditions.

[@pbwi9756]

Andrea I just want to tell you that I have gone through almost all of your videos and you are such a gift to this T1D community. I have been a diabetic through my teens, 20’s, 30’s, 40’s and now I’m in my 50’s. Listening to you talk about everything I have been through over the years with such clarity is so touching because you are helping so many people. I feel reawakened that yes I’m a T1D, and it’s okay and I’m not alone. And yes, I would love to see you do a video about the good things about being a diabetic because there are lots of good things and I’m sure you will articulate it beautifully.❤️🌹

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh wow! I don’t even know what to say other than THANK YOU!!! What a beautiful and generous message you’ve written. I truly am so grateful for this channel and for people like you who are active and encouraging. It means THE WORLD to me. I can’t stress this enough. You are absolutely not alone - and we are all in this together!!! Please know you’ve made my day with your message and I’m equally as grateful to you for being here and watching the videos and communicating your kindness!!💙🥰🌅🌈

[@Clappinkyle]

Regarding low carb diet for DT1's I've had some experience that was really counterintuitive for me and quite an eye-opener. Maybe others have shared my experience, perhaps you haven't. Diabetes is an all encompassing, personal and tricky disease that is a different experience for everybody. So I don't want you to read my experience as the truth, only for you to put my two cents into consideration and reflect on whether it might helpful to you. I'm an overweight guy and was on low carb for 12 years, ever since the day of my diagnosis really. Not having a single potato or any pasta or any rice at all was good for me according to doctors, since I'd need less insulin and I could do with weight control that way. I love sushi so I saved that for an annual treat, but aside from that I have been pretty strict in my main meals. This was my entire reality, and I thought it was the same for everybody. It wasn't until many years later I had ever even heard of a T1D eating normal food. I remember thinking to myself "Well that's ridiculous, he's going to get fat with all that insulin!", while I was chewing my low-carb non-potato meal. But it turned sour. Last fall, on year 14 of diabetes I was made to realise that I had developed a really nasty problem with food. I loved food and I hated food. I over ate A LOT. Everything was right food/wrong food, and I just couldn't stop thinking about sugars and carbs even though it was forbidden. I was craving it every night to the point that I could hardly fall asleep. It actually got so bad I was having binges like every other day and it became a habit to still my growing anxiety with that kind of food. But I was TOTALLY oblivious to it! Before Christmas I grew conscious about the problem but I wasn't strong enough to do anything about it. So I got on a medication that calmed my nerves and this general feeling of anxiety, and another one to beat my depression. They helped me to get through the nightly drive home without stopping for unnecessary food. Or driving 60 miles in the middle of the night in order to get to the nearest open McDonald's because I was having some unrelinquishing fixation about a burger. Like just a few weeks ago I had a mental breakthrough, and I decided to start incorporating carbs into my breakfast and just insulin for it. The reasoning I came up with was that if I got some carbs during the day I might not crave them at night. It was a stab in the dark. I was worried sick about how much more insulin I was going to need but then decided things couldn't get any worse anyways. So i tried it. Life came along a week later when I got news that I was going of the pens onto a pump. This was an effort that I had incited earlier with the help of my psychiatric team in order to get away from my old habits with pens and force myself into new habits. A fresh start in order to create a better relationship with food. After this was announced I started to hunt down resources in order to prepare myself for the switch. So I started searching for MiniMed videos and "pump pros and cons"-videos. That is when I, among other things, found this channel. It is also when I, for the first time, heard about carb counting and insulin-to-carb ratios - a system that had totally slipped me by for 14 years. I found it was how you operated the pump. So I implemented it straight away. Basically I picked five regular meals off of the web and didn't skip anything, potatoes, rice, flour, tablespoons of sugar. (Although I did skip ketchup because I just cannot ketchup an Italian dish. ) Weighing every gram and counting it all up and applying a guestimated dosage. This wasn't ever something I planned on sticking to, it was just so that I could learn what my insulin to carb ratio was. And what do you know, at the start of the week I thought I had a carb to insulin ratio of about 3 g to 1u, but it turns out It's more like 9 or 10, maybe even more! And I'm over 200 pounds. I've had the lowest intake of insulin in YEARS and had to drop my basal by 15 units and counting just the past seven days and I'm still seeing a slow nightly decent on my curve. I only had a single high all week and that was like 190/10,5 which has never happened... and what's even crazier is that I'm not thinking CONSTANTLY about getting bread or candy or snacks anymore and I can finally just go to bed with a glass of water and feel like alright!! After so much frustration it was fu***g about time....! Getting my high sugars manageable got me wanting to be more active at work. My mental capacity has grown, and enjoying my workdays a lot more than I've in months, maybe years. I realised that when I am active and moving at work I didn't need nearly as much insulin as I thought..... So with the tips of these videos I made an attempt to control the rate my body absorbs food and insulin through movement after meals. It works like magic for me... What have I learned this week? My body really needs carbs. It responds amazingly well to physical activity. Carb counting is amazing. I don't need nearly as much insulin now as when I was binge eating to make up for the carbs my body and mind was screaming for. To conclude in all honesty, I absolutely think low carb is a great tool. It decreases your needed intake of insulin. Dropping carbs is such an easy equation. No carbs = no bolus. A few carbs = low bolus. Tons of carbs = all of the boluses. It can really save you a lot of energy when you just can't do it that day. It's knowledge that you can carry with you in your box of diabetic sledgehammers for tricky situations. Like travel or mishaps. My experience is totally linked to my own tricky psyche and my lack of knowledge at the time. I encourage you all to find your own beautiful way of dealing with the day-to-day. But I do want you all to be aware of the things that your mind and body is telling you. I needed psychiatric help in order to wake up. Hopefully someone out there will read this and not need to go through everything I did. One day I will probably be dropping carbs again, but now I have these new tools of carb-counting and awareness of my personal warning signs so that I know when it is time to pull the brakes. I have created a comfort zone on both ends of the spectrum, I now know how to drop carbs, but I also know how to eat regular food. It is such and empowering feeling. Stay healthy in body and mind and good luck to anyone of you who is trying to better their life, no matter how! And always question, question, question whether what your doctors told you 14 years ago is actually working out for you right now.

[@elliesilva1907]

Love this testimony! Thank you for sharing ❤️

[@mastandstars5869]

Maybe you have come across the book called Mastering Diabetes? It’s fantastic (I live with T1D) they recommend you flip it to 80% carbs and only 10% fat (10% protein) they 2 men who wrote the book both have T1D too. They need about very little insulin for High carb meals. They recommend this most especially I someone is overweight (like me). Hope this helps you. They have a KZbin & FB with the same name: Mastering Diabetes

[@janetephraim4034]

Sounds like you've got it sussed now! Well done and good luck xxx

[@lavanajafaar]

I don’t know that much about diabetes but my friend said that she feels craving for sugar when her blood sugar is high

[@beccasteele6874]

Wowzers

[@robertlinek3807]

I love these detailed videos that talk about amount of carbs, Bolus dosages, etc and the thought process that goes into making the final decision. Everyone is different but this is very helpful. Thank you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you like the details of it all because sometimes I worry it's too much - but diabetes is a lot and very intricate, so hey! In my mind it's necessary and I'm so glad you agree and appreciate it!

[@oliviayates9963]

I love when you show low carbs and gluten free because it gives me ideas for myself! Thanks for all you do

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh I'm so glad you like it!! Thank you so so much for watching and supporting me with your kindness!!! 💙🥰

[@gracelee6618]

Thank you for sharing the Nugo Slim protein bars. I tried them and love them. Love your videos on low carb snack and food ideas. Keep them coming since my family and I want to keep our sugars at the normal range with delicious meals/snacks.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Grace!!! I just LOVE these bars - honestly I probably eat one every single day! I'm working on a video covering 3 easy low carb meals - so will hope to have that out ASAP to help you and your family on your blood sugar normalization journey!!! 💙💙💙

[@jonikaye8572]

Great video! So good to see you again.

[@dejanatomic9889]

Amazing video dear Andrea ,you are inspiring us and helping so much 💙

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Dejana!! 💙💙🥰🥰💙💙

[@christinewelch4918]

Thank you Andrea for another great video. I love the fact that you show us your thought processes for carb counting. It helps to learn how to tweak my food when my numbers are high.. PS Yay! We got a chance to see your beautiful engagement ring!! Gorgeous!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hi Christine!! As ever, thank you so so much for your supportive words! Sometimes I worry I explain too much, but then when I cut it out it doesn't seem thorough enough. So long videos it is 😂🥴 And thank you for your compliment on my ring...I love it!! 🥰❤️😍

[@laurenh1928]

Thanks as always for this great info! So cool to find out you’re from Michigan; I am too!

[@ShesDiabetic]

YAY!! THE MITTEN IS THE BEST!!! Cheers my fellow Michiganer!! So wonderful and cool to know we are state mates AND diabuddies! 🥰🥰🥰

[@MichelleLord]

Great vlog Andrea!! Those NuGo bars look and sound delicious! While I also don't subscribe to a particular diet, it's nice to have these carb conscious options for times when our blood sugars are being stubborn and sticky! I will have to keep my eyes open for them in Canada! Thanks for sharing your day and how you deal with unexpected T1D occurrences such as tearing out your pump site. Sending love to Michigan (we are actually quite close geographically!) 💖💙

[@tessapitt1646]

Very informative, I’m also going to use this opportunity to recommend Dr IGUDIA on KZbin who cured my type 2 Diabetes with his natural herbs medication

[@olga5885ify]

Another great video Andrea! Thank you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank YOU so much for watching! 😍

[@priscillakinkade7019]

Awesome video! Thank you so much! I might have to try those bars. Have you tried Quest bars? They really work for me as a snack, and the protein shakes do too, in that they hardly affect my blood sugar at all. And gorgeous ring, BTW!!! Have an awesome day!

[@jameslockwood926]

A sincere thank you for your honesty

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome - and a sincere thank you for watching!!! 💙🙏🏻🥰

[@katiehawk3447]

I can't believe I've only just found this channel, this is so helpful. Also started watching Season 8 of Homeland and immediately spotted you, one of my favourite shows :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my goodness! HOW NEAT! I'm so glad you found me too! And I bet that was a funny realization on Homeland - hehe! I hope you enjoyed/are enjoying the final season and know that you are so welcome here! Thank you for finding me! ❤️

[@johnyboy830]

Your positiviter for a new t1 is very helpful thank you !

[@ShesDiabetic]

You are so welcome! I hate to say welcome to the club, but honestly I know it's hard but I promise it's all gonna be okay! I try to stay positive and it really helps me manage things!

[@d5486]

Next video, how to be more like Andrea during the pandemic 🥰

[@ShesDiabetic]

😅😆🥰

[@rfleming7883]

Thank you for sharing your life. This is valuable information for all t1d's. Especially helpful is the positive nature of your presentation, and the fact you have been adventurous and lived and been educated in England. True, they are english speaking there, but the culture is different, and it does take adapting and modifying ones life to fit in. Also, the Masterpiece Theatre setting right there in Michigan is fun. The best to you for all you do.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you for all your kind and encouraging words! I'm so pleased you got the masterpiece theatre reference 😂!! I'm also sending YOU the best in all that you do, and I'm so so grateful for your watching and supporting my channel! TRULY! 💙

[@rexhowells7015]

Thankyou Andrea, another great video. Not the same but I knocked my freestyle libre off the other morning, only on 5 day's, felt lost without it. And usually put next one on to stabilise 20hrs before its needed, not this time. Glad you are with family in these troubled times. Mercifully in Australia it has been relatively safe. That ring💍 looks amazing congratulations. 👍😊❤

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Rex! Oh gosh - I think knocking off your Libre is WORSE than a pump - because of the expense/hassle of replacing it and then the added complication of not actually having readings and 'flying blind'! Oh no! I'm glad to hear you're safe and sound and I trust it will continue as such! Thinking of you my diabuddy and wishing you and yours safety and joy!!!

[@funksteruk2]

good to see you back on here Andrea and good video as usual

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much Gaz!!! Great to hear from you! I hope you're well and enjoying a great start to the New Year!!!

[@funksteruk2]

@@ShesDiabetic yeah I'm well thank you Andrea. The new year is a nightmare haha

[@Imtoobusyslayingrn111]

my mother is diabetic and thank you so much for this! now I know what to cook for her.

[@latoya6943]

Great video/tips. I ordered the protein bars too. Thanks! I would be interested in seeing a video on the positives of t1d. Stay safe 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

I will absolutely get working on that video! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement!

[@aundreaharding7984]

I would love for you to do a video on unexpected positives of having T1D! I love how you answer questions to the fullest and from all aspects! I think it is so important to acknowledge how difficult living with T1D is, no matter how well you are managing, but also how to turn it into a positive thing.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh excellent! I am absolutely going to make this video, thank you for the encouragement! And also thank you for the encouragement to answer things in full - sometimes I worry it's too much explanation - but t1d is complicated and needs a lot of explaining I feel!!!! Thank you for this validation and encouragement - it means a ton!

[@aundreaharding7984]

@@ShesDiabetic Oh absolutely girly!! I love your videos and always love how in depth you go. I also think it's so important because everyone is different and needs to understand where you are coming from. Also, I'm not sure why I just got a notification for this because it says you replied a month ago, so I'm sorry for the late response. ❤❤

[@TypeOneTalks]

Great inspiration Andrea! I’m doing a low carb month myself and it’s so great to see others are trying to do low carb too! Wishing you a great week! P.S. We should make a video together some time!

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thank you for this info. It helps me... been a type 1 for 8 years. I need to do better with my food choices. thx again :)

[@kemaloz8615]

Hello Andrea, It was a very candid video. We've been following you ever since we were newly diagnosed. You teach us a lot. Especially carbohydrate counting and healthy eating have become more fun. Thanks to you, we now have a happier and more positive perspective for type 1 diabetes. You are a hero and role model for my daughter. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh wow, thank you so much Kemal! What a way to start a Monday - by reading your incredibly kind and generous words...wow 💙 I am so so so pleased you guys like the video and that you can all share this together with your daughter...magic...I'm certain she is already and will grow up to be a wonderful caring woman, as you seem to be so clearly to me!! Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead! 💙💙💙

[@kemaloz8615]

@@ShesDiabetic Thank you very much for your good wishes... Keep Smiling :)

[@hayleyandfam]

I just found your channel and this is the first video of yours I have seen. I am definitely subscribing!!!! I have been type 1 diabetic for 10 years.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for subscribing and welcome to the family here!!! 10 years is incredible and you should be SO proud of yourself!!!! Welcome!!!

[@larry-notthecableguy]

Thank you so much for your share! Take care and stay safe.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for watching! And you take care and stay safe too my friend!

[@user-nr7rd9rd6u]

I admire your positive attitude!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so much!!!

[@justanothernoobe]

yet again, I'm amazed and inspired by your energy and positivity, Andrea. And (in all the best ways) I'm reminded of how lucky I am to be Type 2 - you guys with Type 1 definitely have a far tougher time of things. Which brings me round-circle back to mad respect for how you handle YOUR life. I don't know about you but for me, sometimes it's easy to just let things go - whether that's because I've just tired of the discipline, or I think I"m on top of things so can afford to be complacent … or I'm just bored of the diet or just want to live a normal life and ignore that I might not live beyond mid 50's (which, to be honest, wouldn't be a problem if I didn't have a son). And I see that even you have "cycles" of energy and posting. That's ok - everyone's allowed to be human :) Maybe that's just the way it is with Diabetes. Either way - it's good to see you posting again. Please don't stop. And please don't undervalue your posts - because while most of us empathise with what you're saying, ONLY YOU have the gumption and energy to run a channel :) Keep up the good work, Andrea :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh man, this comment means a TON to me, you have no idea! Thank you!!! I hear you 10000% - type 1 or 2 or none and just straight up human with a working pancreas - we all go through our ups and downs and it's so important ( I think to honor this, address it, and be honest about it) - you're so so right about my waves of posting. Sometimes I post more than others for a variety of reasons, but also very much to do with the energy I have which is sometimes lessened by the demand of this disease. Either way - it'c comments like yours that truly mean the world to me. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness and expression of gratitude. It means the world to me, and just please know - you are not alone - I relate 100% to what you've expressed! Thank you - once again! You are amazing!! 🙏🏻

[@user-ni6pb6ig4j]

I really love all of yore content and keep it coming ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💖💖💖💖💖💖💙🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you SO MUCH for watching and sharing this with me!!!!! ❤️❤️💙💙❤️❤️

[@shreebell7554]

Your channel is very useful ❤

[@catbutte4770]

Low Carb edition, yay! I bought a variety pack of NuGo Slim bars and though I don't like dark chocolate, I was surprised at how good they are, of course, I've only had the peanut and the toasted coconut. I love tea so I'll try the ginger, lemon, & hot water tonight. 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

OH NICE!!! They're really yummy, eh?! I wasn't such a big fan of dark chocolate myself but had warmed to it over time. I hope you enjoyed your ginger, lemon and hot water! Such a comforting treat!! BIG JOY TO YOU FRIEND!!! ❤️

[@kimberlybroome5863]

Hi Andrea. Really great video as usual. I think doing a video on the positives of being t1b would be a very good idea .

[@Amy_jane21]

Ello👀

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so so much for watching Kimberly! I'm absolutely working on a positives video - thank you for your encouragement on this!! 🤩🥰💙

[@cloclo4964]

Love your videos 🤗 thank you for them and just being you! My family’s from MI too! Lol too funny 😂 and if you don’t mind me asking, what kind of stomach problems have you been having and for how long? 💕

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you so so much for your kind words! ❤️ I've had a variety of stomach issues with pain/intolerances, etc. It's the bane of my life!! Currently, I've had a diagnosis of SIBO, but even that is somewhat of a working theory. I've always had stomach problems, ever since I was a child, but everything got worse 2 years ago when I spent a year living in Morocco under very stressful circumstances. Everything has been somewhat of an uphill battle with my stomach since then, but the lower carb seems to be helping somewhat! Thank you for asking 🥰😘💙

[@cloclo4964]

@@ShesDiabetic awww ok, I’m sorry about that. My hugs and love your way girl 💕❤️ I was asking because I have been SO frustrated with my stomach/abdomen issues that have been going on ever since the beginning of last year 😔 so still chuggin’ along on this difficult journey but thank you for getting back to me. 🤗 My mom and I are just about thinking to check out a holistic doctor. I have gotten pretty much all the GI tests done you can think of. Hope you have a cozy and beautiful day and stay safe! ❤️

[@angelajones3684]

Positive aspects video sounds great. Been T1D for 13 months and while obviously it has impacted my life, I have not personally found it a negative impact. It can be frustrating sometimes but hey- that's life. Keep Smiling :)

[@ShesDiabetic]

AMEN! That's how I feel! It sounds like you have a fabulous attitude and outlook, thank you for sharing this with me! I'm going to work on that video for sure! :)

[@grumpyinbrooklyn6347]

Wow those wraps are an interesting alternative!

[@yajurchopra4423]

Yea, I agree too, T1d bring a lot of positives too, for me at least, It taught me to be disciplined about myself, don't know if that makes sense.. You'll be more responsible towards the meal you take, your sleeping patterns and how can we forget the math it takes to calculate how many shots of insulin I need. You just gotta keep on learning and experimenting, you'll get the hang of it. It may sound a bit boring but I know the one who understand this, knows it's just a beautiful experience we get everyday.

[@shaikhaalqadi674]

Hey beautiful, ilysm you inspire me to take care of myself and feel better about having diabetes, I just wanted to know your opinion on T1D having a keto diet ❤️

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh I'm so glad to hear this! You are awesome!! I pretty much talk about my opinion in this video. I'm neither for or against, I think you have to find what works best for you and go for it! Listen to your body and see what makes you feel the best, that's what I say! :)

[@vegasplannergirl673]

I’m T2 but my sugars are always higher than expected when something unsettling or unplanned happens in the morning. Thank you for sharing this.

[@brittanythompson4082]

Andrea I love your meal ideas and your mario inspired pump skin. Where did you get it? Thanks 😊

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hehe! Oh thank you!! It's from PumpPeelz! :)

[@wellingtonsboots4074]

Thank you, battling high sugar levels today. Really appreciate your channel.

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Yes, me too 😕

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you, oh I really hope those blood sugars have calmed down and are treating you better now! I've just gone through a really stubborn high-trending period myself - I'm out of it now, but oh! It's the worst! Hope you're though yours too my friend!! 💙

[@ShesDiabetic]

Same with you Alice!! I hope hope hope hope you're on the other side of that higher trending period yourself!! 🥴🙏🏻🥰

[@lenny108]

Ultimately, food is also a factor that makes us happy. That's why many people return to eating what makes them satisfied. After trying all these diets.

[@OhioPrepperOne]

I just watched your libre video from 2 years ago, I’m working in Germany for a year or so and my doctor over here suggested I try the libre to get a hand on my A1C. He gave me the libre 2 trial kit with one sensor and I am absolutely thrilled that I can now know what my sugar is at all times without pricking myself which I do not do as often as I should. I can control my sugar before it gets too high or too low, type 2 diabetic.

[@OhioPrepperOne]

I am scrambling to figure out how to order sensors in Germany. I’m hoping the doctor can assist me with that, I’ll check with him this week as I have 12 days left on the sensor. I also wanted to add a complement, your skin is like porcelain , you are an extremely beautiful young lady, best of luck and health to you!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you so much! And I'm so thrilled for you that you have the Libre 2 kit!! I hope you're able to get those sensors asap so you can have uninterrupted readings and time with your Libre moving forward! Happy for you friend! :)

[@callmescout5831]

I hate that anyone even considering low carb count has to sound apologetic, I personally follow keto/carnivore and it has SAVED my life!!! I think it’s actually how everyone should eat, not just diabetics! I think it’s the Proper Human Diet. I have non diabetic a1c’s I have gotten OFF the blood sugar roller coaster. I understand that people can do what they want and I was in the camp of East what you want for too many years defending my right to “do what I WANT” not what is actually healthy!!! But the defending or apologizing for doing what is right for my body!!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

You know what - I LOVE THIS COMMENT AND THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR IT. You are 1000000000% RIGHT. Do what's best for your body and celebrate what works without apology - 1000000% - thank you so much for this reminder to me and all of us here!!!! 💙

[@Clappinkyle]

Absolutely it puts the whole day out off jazz. Like when I change sides on my Libre I tend to catch it in a door way some time the first day because I'm so used to that being the safe side... usually it's ok but when I pull it out and I'm not at home and having to spend an entire work day with finger sticks I'll be a bit off the beat for that day.

[@garytannenbaum534]

Thanks for your note from an hour ago Andrea. You are very welcome. For what it is worth, and to make it easier to spot at the store, the Trader Joe's non-cheese pesto sauce I referred to six days ago is called "Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto" and comes in a clear round plastic container that is about an inch and a half high and about about 4 and a half inches in diameter. I often sprinkle parmesan cheese into my pasta when I use this pesto product. Enjoy. Is Trader Joe's in London?

[@ShesDiabetic]

YUMMMM!!!! Thank you so much Gary! Unfortunately there are no Trader Joe's in London, but I'm in Michigan at the moment so should be able to try it before I head back! And maybe I can even learn to make it myself! Thank you again for the tip - you're so kind to offer all this yummy and helpful information to us here!!!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

I was diagnosed type 1 almost 3 years ago. I didn’t have any problem sharing my diagnosis. I was having a lot of lows at work and felt it was important for people to know. I use frozen meatballs too- and buy the GF ones as well since I have celiac disease.

[@fctryoffetsh39]

Proud of what your doing i know it's hard be safe

[@HashimsCricketStack]

delicious content, Andrea.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Why thank you!!! ☺️

[@anajdance5523]

Getting the tubing caught on things or the dogs getting tangled in it is the exact reason I changed to the omnipod . You can still accidentally rip it off but it’s less often since there is no tubing.

[@ShesDiabetic]

You know, I have often wondered about Omnipod for this very reason! I'm glad to hear you catch your tubing less because my goodness...'tis annoying!!! 😅

[@magnus547]

Thank you for this video! As I've mentioned on another video of yours, I've had T1 Diabetes since I was 8 years old, so I've had it for 32 years at this point. Your situation with the pump site getting pulled out by the door really hit home for me, because it's happened more than once to me. However, what you do to address it is different than what I do. I do not start completely over. What I do is I take the Pump site applicator and just apply it to a new site. I then remove the long string and get rid of it. My pump will still have the original string that was pulled out (Don't know what else to call it), I would then just attach it to my new pump site. This way, I don't throw out Insulin that is still good, and I don't go through all of my supplies quicker. I do check my blood sugar to make sure nothing is off, and for the most part, I'm usually good. I then change the site when it's either been 3 days from the site switch, or when my insulin supply is low. Have you done this? Hope you're well and healthy!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of the above Magnus - I really appreciate it! Actually I did do what you describe above another time when I pulled my site out, but with this one I was so low on insulin anyway my tslim system wouldn't let me 'restart' the session if that makes sense. It's a new pump to me and I'm trying to get to grips with how to 'game' the system of sorts, because as you've rightly said and identified, it's really so so so awful to lose perfectly good insulin! Thank you so much for sharing with me and everyone else here what you do - because this is great info!!!!! 💙🙏🏻

[@magnus547]

@@ShesDiabetic Thank you as well for replying! I am not familiar with anyone who is T1 diabetic besides me in my personal life, so having a creator and a community to talk about these things really helps a lot. You're amazing!

[@jonathanmcalroy8640]

This cheered me up! Had a horrible night my pump battery went flat and I hadn't restocked my bedside table so I had to trudge out to my garden office at 3am in the freezing rain. So angry with myself. Decided to make a hot chocolate, over estimated and work up to a hypo at 8am. Went back to sleep and woke up to this video. Feeling better.

[@Clappinkyle]

That's what Sundays are for isn't it?! Screwing up and getting back on track! 😅

[@teresawright5924]

Thanks for the tips it's my first time on a pump

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh! Welcome to the pump club!! Mine changed my life! I hope the same for you! ❤️

[@francescaa4089]

Eugh yep totally agree! Any site change.. Planned or not, is unsettling. So annoying when you're setting up for a good day, and BAM... diabetes knocks you down somehow.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I know...it's just so overwhelming sometimes, eh!!! 🥴😣 Luckily by the evening I was back on track and no pulled out pump sites since! Horray!!!

[@lauriedawson1226]

I sent a box of the nugo bars to my daughter who is T1D. She loves them.

[@ShesDiabetic]

OH YES!! This is SO FABULOUS!! I really truly ADORE these bars and I'm glad she does too!!! I'm working away on a mint choc chip slim bar with my coffee right as I type this actually!! 😍

[@Hootmon1000]

I would love to see a video about the unexpected positives T1D has brought to your life!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm absolutely going to do this video! Thank you for the positive reaction towards it!! :)

[@poolfield2]

Our 10 year old granddaughter has just been diagnosed so this is all new to us

[@auswalker7865]

Yet another great vlog Andrea. I'm interested that you deduct the fibre from the carbs in your meal before bolusing. I was originally taught to include the fibre, but often the fibre helps to lower the GI. In that case, I use a square wave bolus e.g. 70% now and 30% over 30 minutes. That is a very personal variable. Just deducting the carbs is a much more consistent method, so I would like to try it for a while. I need plenty of fibre to counteract the side effects of a medication I take. Have you found deducting fibre works better than the square wave option, please?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Hello! Oh this is a great question! Firstly - you're a pro! Doing square wave boluses and all that - that's very intricate and advanced - wowza!! I probably should do more of this, but I don't tend to deduct fiber on a regular basis. I'm trying to get better about this, but as it stands, unless I'm being super duper diligent, I've found that this works alright for me - but that's not to say it's the correct thing to do - I'm just being honest about my laziness and I'm going to try to do better at this in the future! Sorry I can't be more helpful!! 😅

[@auswalker7865]

@@ShesDiabetic Thanks for reply, Andrea. You were helpful! I have tried your method (deducting the fibre) since your last post and yes! It works for me too! So now I have have a second arrow for my low G.I. management bow. Thankyou!

[@kevinjohnston8100]

Thanks Andeea for sharing. Its is great to hear that I'm not the only person who has mishaps with my pump being dislodged and it taking hours for my Bm's to settle. I sometimes blame myself for not being able to get on top of my control when this happens. Thanks for giving us an insight to your life and the many great tips you share. It's an education for a lot of us. Looking forward to the next video. You all keep safe and well.

[@mastandstars5869]

My dad had T1D, one of my sisters AND one of my brothers. When I was diagnosed I didn’t even visit the hospital which I guess most people do but I didn’t.

[@BumblebeeAdventure]

very interesting to follow

[@ShesDiabetic]

Glad you think so! Thanks!

[@alexjose9013]

I have t1 past 8 years i can't control this 😫 bcz I'm middle-class family ...but your videos it's really motivated 🙌 ....

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been battling - please know you are not alone!! I'm so glad the video can help be a part of your motivation journey! Keep going - little by little! You've got this my friend 💙💙💙

[@kimberlyk1185]

Yes! i would love an unexpected benefits to Diabetes. When I try and explain this "illnes" to people, I don't necessarily always see it as a negative thing as it has helped me become the person I am today. WOuld definately love to see what you think. Xx

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you Kimmy! And thank you for your encouragement to make the video! I definitely am going to work on that! I TOTALLY know what you mean - some people just don't 'get it' and it is kind of a complicated thing, but I can relate 1000% to what you've written above and a lot of others have given similar feedback so I'm going to work on it! Thank you!!! Xxx 💙

[@laurarobaina6519]

Hello!! I was just diagnosed with T1D on January 1st, 2021. I have been watching your videos and I love them all. I see you had a medtronic insulin pump and you now have a Tslim. Why did you change? Have you done a video on why you changed? Or can you tell me which one you like more? I'm still deciding...Thank you!!

[@priscillakinkade7019]

Hi...I was just diagnosed type 1 in December. Hope you are doing well! I agree that Andrea's videos are the best!

[@zaflorida1140]

I too would like a video about that. I have been using Medtronic since diagnosed 11 years ago and I find the pumps to be so bulky

[@suja605]

Oh please take care of yourselves. Don't fail to do that. :)

[@laurarobaina6519]

@@zaflorida1140 I decided to get the Tandem Tslim X2, and I love it!!

[@NicoletteRoux]

I would love to learn more about the fat / carb factors. My 11 year old is a T1D so i'm currently the manager of the foods.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I will try to feature this in more videos moving forward! I always just, as a general rule, find that the more fat in a meal the slower the release of carbs. I hope this helps you guys! You're an awesome Mama, clearly!!!

[@erint933]

Hello 🙂, I just found out I'm diabetic and most likely a type 1 diabetic. I have had a few good days but today I'm overwhelmed with what to eat, so thank you so much for posting fun things to eat, it helps me feel reassured that I won't eat salads everyday, although I do love salad. Lol... Anyhow I'm wondering what is a "Bolus"? I'm assuming it's an app, but curious what that is... Thank you! 😀

[@decro3177]

I experience that constantly lol. Non pump and pretty decently controlled diabetes. Especially after I take my lantus.

[@geo34south]

Hey Andrea, maybe I missed it, but is that an engagement ring? If yes, big congrats!😎

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yes! It is! I haven't made any sort of official announcement - so worry not - you didn't miss anything! I'm going to make a Q+A with David soon though and we'll talk all about it! In the meantime - thank you! 🥰

[@IHADTHECAKE]

Two weeks ago I dropped my last cartridge of novalog, my heart sank as I have no insurance and have been going broke paying out of pocket.i couldn't sleep for 2 days. We get through it though, stay strong.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh my goodness, I am so so so sorry my friend. My heart sinks for you! Truly I hope everything is okay and that you're able to sleep better now. These things happen, but oh the pain and concern is so so real. I'm just so very sorry. I don't know if it would be of help moving forward but I have these "Vial Safe" silicone skins I put on my insulin bottles to protect them, and haven't broken a vial since! Might be worth having a look - they can be purchased at www.vialsafe.com - I really hope this help you, and just know you have my sympathy - truly!!! It's the worst feeling!! 💙

[@carriebahe7639]

Also did you know about lillys? They are the best thing in the diabetic world since sliced bread, no pun intended on that one...But I love dark chocolate so I eat their 85% bars quite a bit, they are awesome! Also they have dark chocolate peanut butter cups, also awesome and 70 % s is you're not a fan of dark chocolate but all their treats are amazing!!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

YES! I LOVE LILY'S! I don't know if you saw my 'things I keep on hand for healthy eating' video - but I featured Lily's in that video! I'm not back in the UK though and can't find them anywhere! I'm going to have to stock up on them next time I'm back in the US - because I AGREE they're the best thing since sliced bread!! 🥰😂. I've never tried their peanut butter cups...but oh - I'M GOING TO HAVE TO!!! Thank you - you've not made me very hungry!! 😂🥰😘

[@rexsissom7880]

Hi Andrea!! Fantastical video! Knocking off my Omni Pod is a huge disruption for close to a half of day for me. 36yrs worth of insulin has earned me a lot of insulin resistance. Needless to say my pod changes are every 2 days if I maintain a low carb intake. I should be taking ownership of a T-slimx2 end of February. Control IQ is what I'm highly interested in. Enjoy your visit in Michigan.....Go Blue!!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Ahhh!!! YES!!! GO BLUE!!! Although my fiancé is an MSU grad so really it's outrageous I say that - as he would say "Go Green!" hehe!! I'm so glad to know I'm not the only one when it comes to the pump being knocked off disruption! It's just so jarring, eh! I can't wait to hear how you like your TSlim x2 - I just love mine! The control iQ has been a game changer...I'm working on a video review of this pump that I hope to have out in the next month or so! Hopefully in time for your new pump! Greetings from the mitten my friend!!!

[@curiousgeorge1556]

Hi Sunshine Welcome back Anthony from Toronto we are under provincial lockdown till JUNE and Canada under travel lockdown Great seeing you again well update I can not drive for awhile a year now taking trains is good in the summer but crappy in winter Have you used almond butter ? What you think of a very low carb diet 30 percent carb ? I'm Italian so its been very difficult For rice I use MIRACEL RICE try it out When do you think is the best time to work out ? Ok Ciao

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hope you're doing well (or as well as can be!) in Toronto there George! I know this has been a really trying time for everyone, so I really hope you're managing okay! Almond butter? I LOVE IT! And low carb diet? I say you have to find what works best for your mood and energy and lifestyle but I've found it very beneficial for my blood sugars and stomach - but just my personal experience. And working out in the morning is my favorite! Otherwise I don't end up doing it! 😅 I hope this helps! Stay safe my friend!!

[@abedane9020]

yes i would be intersted to know what unexpected positives did you get from T1D.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm going to work on this video!! Thank you so much for letting me know you'd like to see it!!

[@TES-bt8sv]

Thanks for sharing your experience(s). As a Type 1, I avoid anything with sugar and especially 'added' sugar. I simply can not understand why food companies feel there is a need for sugar, and if so, why they do not use one of the many great artificial sweeteners available.

[@lovelybones6891]

Type 2 sugar 356 right now .. just looking for more tips .. thanks for sharing

[@ShesDiabetic]

OMG I feel you...you got this ❤️❤️❤️

[@MonuMonu-le7ep]

Am only 20 but I got diabetic whatever it is and I'll do my best to live a happy life and continue to being myself

[@lauraslanesvanlifetravels]

I'm a type 1 diabetic trying to lose weight...i've lost 45 pnds before on keto and between unemployment then covid, a lot of being at home has been involved. I also started having a problem with my thyroid...just great. I found a type of noodles at winco that have only 10 carbs in a whole package and I use that for many dishes...glad to see a skinny type 1 is possible! lol...it's so tough when you have gained so much weight over the years...but i'm never giving up and i hope others know it's best to try keto for diabetes management...my blood sugars went from an A1C of 13 down to 7.2 for over 2yrs now...so at least that part has remained sonsistent

[@carriebahe7639]

Lilly's and I.Q. Bars can be found at Kroger.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Yes!!

[@carriebahe7639]

Oh you can find them in the US okay.

[@ShesDiabetic]

But not in the UK....yet!! 😭

[@thediet5798]

My son just got diagnosed with type 1 diabetes last month . It is nice to have people who encourage each other about this topic because the more you know about type 1 diabetes the less anxiety you will have about your beloved one . Any suggestions for low carb meals that help you to lower your blood sugar with less insulin ?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear of your son's recent diagnosis, I'm sure this is a very overwhelming time for you all 💙 This is a very encouraging and supportive community - I promise - so please know this and lean into it anytime, especially when you need those extra boosts of support! In terms of go to low carb meals, I swap out regular rice in favor of cauliflower rice for lower carb side options, or any rice-based dishes really. I pump up my fat when doing this to ensure I'm taking in enough calories (think avocados, nut butters, nuts & seeds). I also have a chia seed pudding recipe video on my channel that's a great low carb breakfast idea. I also love NuGo slim bars for low carb morning breakfast or mid afternoon snacks. I basically prioritize veggies and protein as much as possible. A good building block for me is protein, cauliflower rice + veg side, as a very basic start. Oh - and gluten free soy sauces tastes great on cauliflower rice I've found (I do GF because of being Celiac - but you could do regular if not!) And another great swap for me is unsweetened almond milk rather than regular milk as it has way less sugar (well, none, as long as it's unsweetened) and has virtually no impact on my blood sugar as a result! I hope this helps give you some inspiration for your precious son!!!! 💙

[@sharkair2839]

type in berstein 83 here on youtube

[@mariamsatar4141]

Very nice thanks 🙏 🌹🌹

[@ShesDiabetic]

Thank you for watching!!! 🥰

[@carriebahe7639]

Most health food stores also sell Lillys.

[@ShesDiabetic]

Indeed, and I've found a lot of stores like CVS and Rite Aid sell them too - and often have them on some kind of sale!! 😁

[@lisaT1d]

lol this is totally the opposite for me, whenever i rip off my pump sight I tend to eat more (it feels like im free)

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you! Sometimes it just all feels a bit overwhelming, eh?

[@francisthompson1464]

hi just found this channel. i am going to do libre or the other. I have been a T1 for over 34 yrs and have seen the tech change. I am frustrated as my kindnys are failing with all the other fun stuff. My daughter keeps me going.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm so sorry to hear of your troubles Francis, but very very glad to hear your daughter keeps you going! I know how special Father/Daughter relationships can be and I urge you oh so much to treasure every moment. Please know you are not alone and we are all in this together and I know this can be a lot, so please take good care of yourself and hold those you love close and dear. With joy my friend!! 💙

[@garytannenbaum534]

Hi Andrea. Six days ago I commented on your above video and mentioned using pesto sauce with pasta as an alternative to tomato sauce. You liked that idea. I since found one pesto product you and your followers might want to try. It apparently has no cheese products in it. I have used it. I am not sure you or they saw my new comment as it is within the "View 2 replies from She's Diabetic and others" statement in blue right below my comment from 6 days ago. It is a Trader Joe's product. Enjoy!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Oh thank you so much for flagging this!!! I have a Trader Joe's quite near me right now so I'm going to go over there and have a look right away. Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this!!! And my apologies as I didn't see the reply - KZbin never flags responses, only new comments, so the responses often get lost in the mix, and I need to find a way to stop that, so I don't miss valuable messages like yours - thank you once again! :)

[@kranjskakr7657]

Hello Legend!

[@ShesDiabetic]

Well hello!!

[@HousewerkRecords]

@shesdiabetic - hey, I’ve been T1D for about 30 yrs now and have recently moved to the T-Slim X2. Can you tell me if you use the temporary basal function when working out?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Welcome to the TSlim system!!! I hope you're loving it!!! When working out on the Tslim I use the activity function within the control iQ - so no need to switch to manual and then set your own temp basal, you can just flip on the activity mode, with control iQ and away you go! It targets your BG at 140 rather than what you have it set to usually. The one thing I will say is that I find I need to switch the activity mode on about 30 mins before actually working out, otherwise I'll dip, but if I have that lead up with the mode on prior I seem to be a ok. And a similar thing goes for when I turn it off, I'll turn it off about 30 mins before ending the working, and that seems to suit my body and keep me surfing in range quite nicely. But we're all different - so what works for me may not work for you - so play around and see how your body does with it, that would be my recommendation! I hope this helps!!!

[@Lesqueek]

I'm working on lower carbs as well, I know you do the pump, but when you're on injections when do you usually take the shot prior to meals i.e. 15 minutes prior? My sugars are on the way to the numbers I want finally, but sadly did damage to my eye vessels due to prior highs I used to have so had surgery and go back for two more treatments. Wish me luck, sorry that was long.

[@SGyll10]

Hi, I was just diagnosed with t1d and have been worrying about damage to my eyes. I hope you don’t mind me asking, but how long where you high and how how high where you before you noticed damage to your eyes? And good luck with the treatments!

[@Lesqueek]

@@SGyll10 it took quite a long time, I've been diabetic for about 20 years, but had a disorder that messed with my sugars in a major way A1c was above 13 for many years. Almost always read high or at the lowest was in the. 300s. Take care of yourself and your sugars. Luckily I'm in better control now, and noticeable eye issues came on quickly at least when it came to being noticeable. One day I was fine, the next eye was blurred. Make sure to keep those yearly diabetic eye exams with the ophthalmologist, sadly for me I skipped my appointment during covid, didn't feel comfortable going so it was almost a year and a half before I saw the dr. It would have helped had I gone.

[@GirlBossAlways07]

Hi there! I came up on ur video looking for carb counting to insulin ratio. I’ve recently been diagnosed with type 1 at 25 y/o a few weeks ago and I’m having a hard time maintaining my blood sugar under 200 consistently. I’m eating low carb and I’m also having a hard time counting carbs to figure out how much insulin I can give myself based of how much carbs I eat. For breakfast I noticed my carb intake is usually around 50g total but the rest of the day it’s lower. Dinner usually has around 50g as well. It is such a frustrating thing. I have no family history of diabetes and this was such a shock diagnosis and I’m also battling really painful cystic acne that got worse when I started rapid and basal insulin. Can you help with carb counting to take insulin? I’m at such a loss because I feel scared to go out and do my regular things when my blood sugar is over 200 during the day and it is really making me feel depressed. I also lost weight before being diagnosed and am at 120 lbs now from 130lbs and have been trying to gain weight before this diagnosis now doing low carb makes it so much harder to gain weight. What app or machine was that you used to put in the carb and it tells you how much insulin you need?

[@ArtmistressLisa]

Why would you change your whole pump out? If your site disconnected? I change only the site and reconnect my pump. I don’t want to lose all that insulin. Unfortunately I do lose one site part.

[@dominicharvey6048]

What is this insulin pump? and how do I get one in the UK. I use two insulin pens and a glucose sensor but have never been told about these pumps

[@eastonguy62]

Hi Andrea. I’m totally novice at this compared to you. Diagnosed 9-2020 with LADA. Anyway, have you tried the Simpatch? It is a pre-cut adhesive patch that fits perfectly over the auto soft 90 and xc. I started using it after the very first time I accidentally ripped out an infusion set on my thigh. I don’t doubt that you’ve heard of it but if you haven’t, you may want to try to get some. Since I’ve started using them, I haven’t yet accidentally ripped out a set. I hope this helps. You are the best!!

[@eastonguy62]

It also works with the autosoft 30 which I find is a bit tougher to rip out accidentally. Do you agree?

[@ShesDiabetic]

I haven't heard of this - but am going to look it up and try them out ASAP - thank you so so much for taking the time to share this with me!! And I completely 10000% agree with you - the 90's are easier to pull out than the 30's! Completely on the same wavelength with you there!

[@eastonguy62]

The only warning about the simpatch is that the adhesive might be a bit more allergenic than the adhesives from the Dexcom or the infusion sets. But give it a try. It definitely works.

[@garytannenbaum534]

Do you ever use pesto sauce with pasta instead of tomato sauce? Does pesto sauce (and I know there are different varieties out there) generally have less carbs and/or less glycemic than tomato sauce? Thanks.

[@ShesDiabetic]

You know what that's a great idea/question. I imagine pesto would have less carbs, but I don't tend to eat it because it's primarily made from cheese and I don't do dairy - but they have all sorts of vegan versions of things these days - so I'm thinking I should give this a go! Thank you for suggesting!

[@garytannenbaum534]

You're welcome Andrea. By the way, I have here Trader Joe's "Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto. For what it is worth to you and your followers, the ingredients are "Kale, Olive Oil blend (olive oil, extra virgin olive oil) , water, basil, cashew butter (dry roasted cashews, safflower oil or sunflower oil) garlic, lemon juice, seas salt, black pepper." So I don't see any cheese here. One serving is 1/4 cup. Note that the total carb for one serving are 5g. I don't know if there are any Trader Joe's markets in the U.K. But there probably are in Michigan. By the way, my son graduated in June from the U. of St. Andrews in Scotland. He really enjoyed living in the U.K.

[@munafarah5466]

How long do you exercise for in the morning and how intense is your workout?

[@smokster0604]

Under the table had me laughing being a type 1 for 20 years I used to just do a quick injection walking thru Penn Station NY...It.s tough but doable...

[@hayleyandfam]

I have the dexcom g6 blood glucose monitor and I accidentally pulled out my sensor site a couple weeks ago. It wasnt even close to the time to change my site and I was so frustrated with myself I cried. I dont have access to extra sensors so it was very stressful. I understand how you feel about pulling your pump site out by accident, it's very upsetting but it does happen to a lot of us.

[@ShesDiabetic]

I am so sorry that happened to you! Oh that's just AWFUL!!! I can completely and utterly relate because I have been there, many many times, where supplies are short and you just need them and then thats' of course the time when things go astray...of course! I am so sorry you're going through this. Maybe you can contact Dexcom and explain and they may replace the sensor? I known it depends on the circumstances, but it's worth a shot!! 💙💙💙

[@lindseynguyen9004]

Is cold water good for type 1 diabetic I just want to ask you from Lindsey Nguyen

[@marinakiell1069]

I feel that off kilter feeling when I don’t have my eye drops within reach (i.e. not in my purse when I leave for work)

[@ShesDiabetic]

I hear you!! Best to have money all started around the house and in different purses, I say! The less of kilter you can feel the better! 🙏🏻💙🥰

[@marinakiell1069]

@@ShesDiabetic for you T1Ds it’s the insulin your body doesn’t have for me it’s my right eye not making any/enough tears. I recently just put a bottle of my eye drops in my locker at work to have as backup so not to have the full off kilter effect

[@ginoferiante7140]

My blood sugar spiked really bad whenever I changed my site. I mean it went up to almost 300 a few times. It was so frustrating that I considered going back to injections. I ended up switching to the 9mm cannula and that seems to have worked for me. I don't know for sure but my blood sugar doesn't spike after changing. I also make sure that I am in range and have already bolused and eaten to make sure I have insulin on board when I change out infusion sets. The pump is great when everything goes according to plans, right?

[@ShesDiabetic]

Haha- you’ve got that right! It’s great when all the circumstances are perfect 😂 but oh I completely agree! Those are the perfect circumstances for a pump change!!

[@BornBeautiful99]

What is your insulin to carb ratio? I know its different for everyone and I was just wondering!

[@ShesDiabetic]

I'm generally around the 1:15 mark - but you're right! Everyone is different, it's amazing! And what makes the world a wonderful place I think! 😍