#683 Diabetes Rodeo

Management

Megan shares her journey of managing type 1 diabetes, highlighting the evolution of her strategies over the years. Initially, her family aimed to maintain blood sugar levels between 90 and 150, using methods like exercise and dietary adjustments to avoid frequent insulin shots 1. With the advent of technology, she now uses a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) to make real-time adjustments. During her pregnancies, Megan became more aggressive with insulin management, achieving impressively low A1C levels of 5.0 and 4.9 2. Her proactive approach was driven by the desire to maintain optimal health for her children.

I moved my high alert to 120, and I started paying attention to the pre-bolus to see when I should actually do it.

--- Megan

Megan's commitment to her health underscores the importance of personalized diabetes management.

   

Technology

The integration of technology, such as CGMs, has significantly impacted Megan's diabetes management. She appreciates the flexibility her healthcare provider offers, allowing her to make informed decisions based on her CGM data 3. Adjusting her high alert to 120 has been a game-changer, enabling her to address blood sugar spikes more efficiently. This proactive approach minimizes the need for large insulin doses, reducing the risk of subsequent lows 4.

If you don't get high, you won't get high. So just stop it before it happens.

--- Scott Benner

Megan's experience highlights the transformative role of technology in diabetes care.