Tips for a new diabetic

Hello, I'm José, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two weeks ago, I'm slowly learning everything, I could use some advice.I have some general questions

Do I have to be especially careful when playing sports?

My job involves many hours at a time away from home. How comfortable are insulin pumps?

In general, any advice is great for me, thank you and greetings!!!

Hello @jquintana27 welcome!!

Well yes, you must be careful when doing sports, always watch your glucose and try not to have active insulin in your body, otherwise you will learn little by little, as happened to all of us, pay attention to your body, it is your best informant!!Patience

@jquintana27 said:

Hello, I'm José, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two weeks ago, I'm slowly learning everything, I could use some advice.I have some general questions

Do I have to be especially careful when playing sports?

My job involves many hours at a time away from home. How comfortable are insulin pumps?

In general, any advice is great for me, thank you and greetings!!!

I am also new to insulin treatment.I was prescribed pens, not a pump, and they are less cumbersome than I thought at first.The pumps...no idea although I suppose they are comfortable, they don't have to be...

To play sports...yes, you have to be careful.I am very afraid of hypoglycemia (which I had very strong before the insulin) and I am going little by little...controlling symptoms and with the sensor...I started with very low intensity and I am increasing...I want to see how far I can go, how...(See when I have to take glucose, how much, how long I can last...how long can I stay continuously...) I think it is a learning that, although they can guide you, only one can do it yourself.

Much encouragement.Ask what you need, I will be here to help you, although there are colleagues who know infinitely more than me.A hug!

Welcome to the forum!!

The most important thing is to receive diabetes education and follow the initial guidelines that the endocrinologist gives you.

Diabetes is learned over several months, but in the first 3, a certain independence from the endocrine system is already acquired.

Our body does not have insulin, and it must be injected from outside, so it is important to eat well to calculate the dose.It is best to reduce the intake of carbohydrates and fats.

For sport it is trial and error.Bring sweets: sugar, glucose candies, some sweets for hypoglycemia.

Keep in mind that force exercises raise glucose and anaerobic exercises lower it.Needless to say, you have to hydrate well.

The sensors they give us make our lives easier.

Welcome to the forum José!

Make sure you take your diabetes education seriously and follow your endocrinologist's initial guidelines, they are your best starting point. It will take you a few months to fully get the hang of things, but you will probably feel more independent managing them in about 3 months.

@jquintana27 said:

Hello, I'm José, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two weeks ago, I'm slowly learning everything, I could use some advice.I have some general questions

Do I have to be especially careful when playing sports?

My job involves many hours at a time away from home. How comfortable are insulin pumps?

In general, any advice is great for me, thank you and greetings!!!

As for your doubts....

Take special care when doing sports? If only you were taking special care when doing sports... you are going to have to take special care 24/7, any alteration in your body and/or metabolism will alter your glucose levels down or up.From the diabetes "professionals" (endocrinologists and nurses) they will train you based on the established formula of 2+2=4, something that you will discover for yourself is not.

With exercise you must have levels as a reference before performing it, what type of exercise you are going to do, for how long and with what intensity... you have to have mental planning like a professional athlete.On the one hand, we have theanaerobic exercises in which you have to take into account that they will most likely raise your levelsand pOn the other hand, there are aerobic exercises, which lower levels.

But as an example, in my case.If you are going to do weight training and you handle weights that allow you to do 15 repetitions using 80% of your capacity, resting 30 seconds between sets... well, in my case it lowers my levels.

Convenience of insulin pumps?Well, we assume that this is not a choice, generally insulin pumps are intended for children and people who find it difficult to maintain good average blood glucose control.But if they have given you the option, then you have an alternative.

As for comfort, but the pump is not just putting it on and not worrying... not at all, you will have to make adjustments according to the variables that arise during the 24 hours and then there is the taste, sensation or however you want to define it, to constantly keep in mind that you have it there and that you have to be careful not to hit it, do not bend the catheter, etc.... in short, that is something personal for each person who feels comfortable and comfortable.

En cuanto a los consejos, primeramente tendrás que ir a tratar con profesionales que te vayan dando pautas y formación, tendrás que empezar a conocerte a ti mismo, a tu cuerpo y a como reacciona (ejercicio, comidas, estados de animo, etc..), Esta enfermedad es un constante aprendizaje a base de ensayo y error, porque no hay nada que te permita estabilizarla, tan solo te queda ir equilibrando cantidades de insulina y comidas, con la referencia para anticipaciones de los sensores, luego ya te toca ir añadiendo variables (ejercicio u otras situaciones). En segundo lugar, pregunta todo lo que necesites o precises.

Finally, without rushing, this is for life.

Hello.

* Be careful when doing sports.You should avoid having active insulin when you start, and measure blood glucose in between, and bring glucose.

* In general, pumps are a better treatment than delayed insulin pens.You have to put in a little effort, together with your endocrinologist, to get good programming, but once you do that, the response is much better.If you don't mind carrying a device plugged in all the time, that is the only drawback.

*The above is regardless of whether you are using sensors or not.And if you use them, it is best that you get, if you have the opportunity, a system with closed loop control.That is, the sensor signal is used to act on the pump.There is a lot of offer today;The best system in my opinion is the Medtronic one (780G), but the sensors are pretty bad at the moment.If you are interested in the topic, respond and I can talk to you more.

Good luck,

jquintana27 said:
@jquintana27 said:

Hello, I'm José, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes two weeks ago, I'm slowly learning everything, I could use some advice.I have some general questions

Do I have to be especially careful when playing sports?

My job involves many hours at a time away from home. How comfortable are insulin pumps?

In general, any advice is great for me, thank you and greetings!!!

Hello good.

First of all, give yourself a lot of encouragement.

Do you have a sensor?For me, that is fundamental.From not having a sensor to having one, I think it has been the biggest change that I have experienced since I started, more than 30 years ago.From there, the sensor will help you establish your basal, which is the first step.And with the basal well adjusted, you can adjust your ratios for each meal.

As others have told you, diabetes education is essential.Anything that can help you, we are here.

As for the pump, I just put one on, I've only had it for a short time, so I'm still getting used to it.

Greetings and encouragement.