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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