Transcend Warrior – Dori Cousley

July 21, 2020

My Story:

When I got the Dexcom G6 it changed my outlook. I always knew what my blood sugar was and which direction it was heading. Then started the Tandem t:slim x2 with Control IQ and have been in range 90% of the time.

My Health Details

Type of Diabetes:Type 2

Low blood sugar instances per week:4-5 Instances

Daily number of times checking blood sugar:1-3 times/day

Managing Diabetes with:Insulin Pump

What age were you diagnosed with diabetes?16+

How long does it typically take you to come up when you are low?Under 1 hour

What is your biggest challenge with diabetes?

The biggest challenge I face is getting the carbs correct of what I eat. I have learned a lot with the Control IQ and doing better with carbs.

What have you learned from your experiences with diabetes?

That no day is the same as the one before.

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