The blood glucose logs, thoughts, and experiences of a type 1 diabetic husband, father, dad of a type 1, speaker, author, & endurance mountain bike competitor.
June 24, 2013
June 23, 2013
What Pre-programmed Temp Basals Do You Have?
Training Hours: Ride: 02:33 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 42.90 units
Bolus (43%) 18.50u
Basal: (57%) 24.40u
After a busy day of taking care of some things, I was able to plan on getting out on the bike for a little bit. I set my normal riding temp basal rate of a 65% reduction at 13:55 in prep for rolling out by 15:00. My BG at the time was 143, and I did not do a creative bolus for that. I also set my target BG to my ride standard 150 mg/dL from the normal 100.
People ask frequently what types of pre programmed temp basal rates I have in my PDM. I have about 5 that I reach for frequently.
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I was able to get rolling right on time, and, is often the case here in the summer, was concerned about late afternoon t-storms. I was hopeful that I might see rain only. I brought a Pelican case for my PDM just in case.
I was about an hour or so into my ride, and I could tell my BG was a little off the mark. I stopped in a clearing after a difficult rocky section and tested at a 51.
I changed the temp basal rate to a 90% reduction using my pre-defined RideLow90 program, and took in about 35g of simple Cs.
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I waited about 10 minutes and then continued on at a slower pace, while I waited for my BG to get closer into the target range.
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It didn't take long and I was back at pace, completing the mileage I had hoped to ride.
The woods were e-m-p-t-y, and I only saw 1 other person on an MTB while out. The weather was a little bit toasty & humid, so that might have been the culprits. :)
I got back at 17:21 and my BG was a 109. I cancelled my temp basal rate, and set my target back to 100 mg/dL. I also bolused 2.0u to try to prevent the norm post ride BG spike I get.
I miscalculated this for sure, as my BG was up at 201 right before 19:00.
Before bed I set a normal post ride overnight temp basal of a 25% reduction to help deal with the increased sensitivity rides usually create.
It was great to get out and put some milage on the single speed today. Hot temps and all.
I love my bike. ;)
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 42.90 units
Bolus (43%) 18.50u
Basal: (57%) 24.40u
After a busy day of taking care of some things, I was able to plan on getting out on the bike for a little bit. I set my normal riding temp basal rate of a 65% reduction at 13:55 in prep for rolling out by 15:00. My BG at the time was 143, and I did not do a creative bolus for that. I also set my target BG to my ride standard 150 mg/dL from the normal 100.
People ask frequently what types of pre programmed temp basal rates I have in my PDM. I have about 5 that I reach for frequently.
.jpg)
I was able to get rolling right on time, and, is often the case here in the summer, was concerned about late afternoon t-storms. I was hopeful that I might see rain only. I brought a Pelican case for my PDM just in case.
I was about an hour or so into my ride, and I could tell my BG was a little off the mark. I stopped in a clearing after a difficult rocky section and tested at a 51.
I changed the temp basal rate to a 90% reduction using my pre-defined RideLow90 program, and took in about 35g of simple Cs.
.jpg)
I waited about 10 minutes and then continued on at a slower pace, while I waited for my BG to get closer into the target range.
.jpg)
It didn't take long and I was back at pace, completing the mileage I had hoped to ride.
The woods were e-m-p-t-y, and I only saw 1 other person on an MTB while out. The weather was a little bit toasty & humid, so that might have been the culprits. :)
I got back at 17:21 and my BG was a 109. I cancelled my temp basal rate, and set my target back to 100 mg/dL. I also bolused 2.0u to try to prevent the norm post ride BG spike I get.
I miscalculated this for sure, as my BG was up at 201 right before 19:00.
Before bed I set a normal post ride overnight temp basal of a 25% reduction to help deal with the increased sensitivity rides usually create.
It was great to get out and put some milage on the single speed today. Hot temps and all.
I love my bike. ;)
June 21, 2013
Training Hours: Ride: 01:58 Run: 00:00 Other: 00:00
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 40.65 units
Bolus (36%) 14.70u
Basal: (64%) 25.95u
After getting work done today I was able to get out on a MTB for a little while to enjoy some scenic trails and rolling hills.
I set my standard preprogrammed 65% reduction temp basal on my OmniPod PDM right at 15:30, and was able to get out on the bike approximately one hour later.
Although not 100% sure where I was going, I figured I would just head into the woods and go for 80 minutes. No matter where I was, I would then turn back and descend into town.
My only concern was the weather as some storms where passing by, but the clouds all seemed to circle on around me as I worked my way up one rocky steep after another.
At the 80 minute mark, I broke through to the top of what I was riding. It was awesome.
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I didn't see another soul either heading out or back.
Made it back in just a smidge under 2 hours. BG was a 73. I cancelled the temp basal, set my target BG back to 100, and bolused a single unit of insulin to prevent the normal post ride BG spike.
I got a email a few days ago for a small little rider named Sam from Auburn, WA. He was asking about the "Cars" I have on the stems of all my bikes. I explained to him that the idea came from my two boys a few years ago, and I always ride with one for good luck.
So, Mr. Sam, here is a video of Nitrade taking a spin with me on this ride.
Insulin Delivery Summary:
Daily Total: 40.65 units
Bolus (36%) 14.70u
Basal: (64%) 25.95u
After getting work done today I was able to get out on a MTB for a little while to enjoy some scenic trails and rolling hills.
I set my standard preprogrammed 65% reduction temp basal on my OmniPod PDM right at 15:30, and was able to get out on the bike approximately one hour later.
Although not 100% sure where I was going, I figured I would just head into the woods and go for 80 minutes. No matter where I was, I would then turn back and descend into town.
My only concern was the weather as some storms where passing by, but the clouds all seemed to circle on around me as I worked my way up one rocky steep after another.
At the 80 minute mark, I broke through to the top of what I was riding. It was awesome.
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I didn't see another soul either heading out or back.
Made it back in just a smidge under 2 hours. BG was a 73. I cancelled the temp basal, set my target BG back to 100, and bolused a single unit of insulin to prevent the normal post ride BG spike.
I got a email a few days ago for a small little rider named Sam from Auburn, WA. He was asking about the "Cars" I have on the stems of all my bikes. I explained to him that the idea came from my two boys a few years ago, and I always ride with one for good luck.
So, Mr. Sam, here is a video of Nitrade taking a spin with me on this ride.
Keep Choppin' Sam!!
TC
June 18, 2013
Got a awesome delivery today!!
These new OmniPods are tiny. About 1/3 smaller in all dimensions!
Such cool technology, in such a compact and lite package. The old style is in the packaging on the bottom, and the new one is on the top.
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Thanks Insulet for getting these out!
These new OmniPods are tiny. About 1/3 smaller in all dimensions!
Such cool technology, in such a compact and lite package. The old style is in the packaging on the bottom, and the new one is on the top.
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Thanks Insulet for getting these out!
I will get busy programming the new PDM later on today, and will provides more updates and pics over the next couple of days!
Love them!!!!
After a little time off for injury recovery (go figure) Danny MacAskill is back at it. This new video demonstrates why I dig him so much... enjoy!
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June 12, 2013
I saw these bikes outside a fast food place during my travels last week. The kids riding these bikes where between the ages of 10-12, with dirty shoes, and mud splatters on their jeans and backpacks. They where pooling together some cash in order to get some snacks & drinks.
Seeing them brought me way back to when I was a kid riding the "Municipal Lot" on Lacey Road. Me on my red, white, & blue Redline Proline 1 & Jon Lomer (who would ride over from the other side of the lake) on his black and gold Mongoose with those sick MotoMag rims.
We would ride "all the way" up the Harrison Ave. hill to the "Lot", and ride back and forth all dang across the dusty, dug out site working on our jumping skills while working out life's "problems".
Riding was what we did all day. Everyday.
Our bikes were just plain fun. Our transportation. Our statement. Our freedom. Our expression.
Riding was simply about joy.
We were just like these kids I saw this day.
Sometimes, I really miss those days.
I really do.
Seeing them brought me way back to when I was a kid riding the "Municipal Lot" on Lacey Road. Me on my red, white, & blue Redline Proline 1 & Jon Lomer (who would ride over from the other side of the lake) on his black and gold Mongoose with those sick MotoMag rims.
We would ride "all the way" up the Harrison Ave. hill to the "Lot", and ride back and forth all dang across the dusty, dug out site working on our jumping skills while working out life's "problems".
Riding was what we did all day. Everyday.
Our bikes were just plain fun. Our transportation. Our statement. Our freedom. Our expression.
Riding was simply about joy.
We were just like these kids I saw this day.
Sometimes, I really miss those days.
I really do.
June 4, 2013
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