So, Diane and I went out for brunch today, and when our meal was served, my BG was a 151. I had a single item with carbs in it. Yes, yes. A biscuit.

Sans gravy. But I'm off in a ditch here....

They tell me 28gC, and I bolused for 30g plus the correction.

About 90 minutes later, I test again. I'm in the 280s. Hmmm......

So, I bolus for the correction and run a Temp Basal of 125% for an hour.

60 minutes later, I test again.

I'm still in the 250s.

My guess is that although I ordered a Diet Coke, I was served a non carb free beverage instead.

Fast forward until just a few minutes ago, and someone on Facebook commented on a tweet I made explaining the situation.

Heli explained that they test their drinks whenever they go out to avoid confusion.

I asked if that meant testing the drink just like a drop of blood.

Confirmed.

SAY WHAT??????

Diane overhears me exclaim "WOW!", and gets out a juice box and grabs the Diet Mtn Dew I was drinking. (Apparently this trick is in the D-Mom handbook. Natch).

I grab my meter and we test a drop of the juice.

158.

I test a drop of the diet soft drink:




I am still trying to pick my jaw up off the floor.

I NEVER KNEW THAT.

As is the case, I certainly learn something new about Diabetes everyday.

Even after all these decades.

So cool. I still am in awe.

:)


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Over the weekend Diane and I where fortunate enough to finally be able to meet Michelle Litchman face to face in the Brookline neighborhood of Boston, MA.  Michelle, and other D movers and shakers, where in town for a diabetes conference and was gracious enough to spent some of her free time with us.

Most of you already know Michelle from her work as the author of the Sweet Advice blog, and as a very active and outstpoken member of the DOC.

Michelle is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Utah, and, as part of her work there, is conducting a very important survey about diabetes.

I wanted to share the survey in hopes that others would be interested in taking part, and helping Michelle to learn more specifics about the disease we battle each and everyday.

Follow this link to take the survey:

http://www.tudiabetes.org/m/discussion?id=583967%3ATopic%3A2784644
or contact Michelle directly with questions:

michelle.litchman@gmail.com

Have a great day everyone!!!

If you are in central North Carolina and are interested in insulin pump therapy, come out this Tuesday night, August 28th, for Insulin Pump Information Night.  All of the pump manufacturers will be there, including Steve McGuinn the representative from OmniPod.

I will be hanging out at the the OmniPod booth talking about how I use their product and the advantages of tubeless pump therapy as a whole.

The information about the event, including the pump information class curriculum is below.

Hope to see you there!!

Insulin Pump Information Night 

Class is instructed by a Certified Diabetes Educator and is free! 
Opportunity to see all insulin pumps! 

Tuesday of August 28th
6:00-8:00 pm 

LOCATION: 
American Institute of Healthcare and Fitness 
8300 Health Park Raleigh, NC
Meeting Room
(Take Six Forks Rd. to Forum Dr., left on Health Park, follow signs to Conference Center)

Curriculum Overview: 
1. Challenges of Diabetes 

• BG Monitoring 
• Multiple injections 
• Meals 
• Erratic schedules 
• Carbohydrate 
• Counting 
• Costs 
• Physical activity 
• Sickness 

2. Insulin regimens 

• Conventional Multiple Daily Injections 
• Insulin Pump therapy 

3. What is a Pump 

4. Benefits of a Pump 
Improved glycemic control 

• Precise delivery 
• Decreased glucose fluctuations 
• Decreased hypoglycemia 
• Address hormonal issues and dawn phenomenon.

Freedom 

• Eliminate multiple injections 
• Eliminate strict eating 
• Sleep in 
• Exercise 

5. Definitions 

• Basal 
• Bolus 
• Example of typical day 

6. How does a pump work 

• Battery 
• Cartridge/Reservoir
• Programming 

7. Smart Pump Features 

• Calculates dose for carbs eaten and BG correction 
• Extended bolus features
• Insulin on board/Active Insulin 
• Reminders and alarms 

8. Infusion Sets 

• Straight
• Angled
• Change every 2-3 days 

9. Candidate 

• Insulin requiring Type 1 or Type 2 
• A1C above 7 
• BG fluctuation 
• Hypoglycemia 
• Pregnancy 
• Need for precise dosing 

10. Who makes a good pumper 

• BG checks 4 times daily 
• Carb counting 
• Able to troubleshoot 
• Support system 
• Realistic expectation 

11. Challenges 

• Insurance 
• Increase BG checks 
• Learning period 
• DKA 
• Site/Skin issues 

12. Moving forward 

• Visit the booths 
• Visit the websites 
• Talk to your insurance company 
• Talk to your doctor about which pump 
• Continue seeking educational opportunities 
• TIPS Meetings