tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post3251435764766767990..comments2024-03-28T06:46:43.878-05:00Comments on Texting My Pancreas: Is It Just Me?Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04857046266371772742noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-20526172301282595392010-09-09T11:13:09.223-05:002010-09-09T11:13:09.223-05:00I have 6 total. 2 patterns, with 3 changes each.I have 6 total. 2 patterns, with 3 changes each.Jacquiehttp://badpancreas.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-52599938232147965262010-09-08T19:22:49.447-05:002010-09-08T19:22:49.447-05:00I've got 7 different rates in my basal pattern...I've got 7 different rates in my basal pattern. I went through a lot of tweaking with my Endo. after getting a new pump (went from Cozmo to Animas Ping). <br /><br />I've done fasting basal testing several times, and my BG seldom varies more than 10 points over 4 to 6 hours (which, to me, means that these variable rates are half the solution. The other half is the I:C ratio...which also changes throughout the day.)<br /><br />Like others have said, I also make use of temp basal rates when I know I'm going to be more (or less) active for a period of time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-41246070672958029222010-09-08T17:53:29.192-05:002010-09-08T17:53:29.192-05:00She also told me that she's "never seen a...She also told me that she's "never seen anything like this", which is another reason I wondered if I was the only one. Maybe she's sheltered. Or maybe I'm too awesome for her to handle?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04857046266371772742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-18067586595720426482010-09-08T07:39:53.180-05:002010-09-08T07:39:53.180-05:00I, too have 6 rates. I am also like Anonymous up ...I, too have 6 rates. I am also like Anonymous up there. My exercise isn't engraved in stone and changes from day to day and activity to activity. I rely on Temp basals to cover it. When I read your post I was actually quite envious that you could predict your exercise enough to pre-program it into your basal rates. That's awsomeness, and way to go.<br /><br />Also, everybody is going to say this... you do what's best for you, if it works there is no reason to change it. doctors or not. So the CDE says "wow that's challenging" I think maybe they need to be challenged. They can't possibly think we should all follow under 7 basal rates. That's incorrect. I think they sort us into too many stereotypical groups. I hate it when they say what we should and shouldn't do. It sounds to me you're fine right where you are and you have every right to stand up and say so.Scullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05745442527137426283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-6324182447745568292010-09-07T23:08:03.575-05:002010-09-07T23:08:03.575-05:00I only have 4 basals right now, but I already reco...I only have 4 basals right now, but I already recognize this isn't enough for me. I need another overnight basal and another one for late afternoon. My exercise is completely erratic right now, so I use temp basals instead of having it figured into my regular basal rates. Once I make a regular schedule for myself, I think I'll be better able to manage my basals. Right now, I'm doing okay with temp basals and an occasional snack. <br /><br />I've said it to you before, but I really enjoy repeating myself (ha!). You know your body better than anyone. You have worked very hard to get your blood sugars under good control. If you think you can handle managing your blood sugars the same way you are now when things get a little more hectic, I think you are making the right choice for yourself. However, this is also nothing wrong with experimenting a little bit too! You know what's best :o) ~CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-73360306392810273422010-09-07T21:18:31.957-05:002010-09-07T21:18:31.957-05:00I have 7 different rates right now - I think I'...I have 7 different rates right now - I think I've been as high as 9 - and those were all set with the help of my CDE. <br /><br />I can see why she said it would be challenging, but I'd also say to make sure you exercise those veto powers. You ARE the one who knows your body best. I've found that my relationship with my CDE is most effective when I make her explain the whys behind her tweaks. She's never lived through trying to figure out how to bolus for coffee (1u for caffeinated, less than that for caffeine, and it's different depending on the time - that's not SWAGing. That's working miracles), so how could she know why I might have that 11 am BG dip?<br /><br />Interested to hear how all your tweaking goes. I'm so sick to death of it, I could scream. Maybe you'll end up with some good tips!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461161763807302658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7860126842626343555.post-87738502237530808162010-09-07T21:16:12.167-05:002010-09-07T21:16:12.167-05:00I only have four basal rates, but I have wondered ...I only have four basal rates, but I have wondered if I should have more. My doctor is in the process of tweaking them because he keeps reminding me that the "magic" of the pump is being able to tweak them. But I feel the same way. Every time he changes something I just want to yell "but if we change it, I don't know what's going to happen!" Keep us posted on what changes you make, I'm curious to see how this is going to affect your numbers.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510534969948745738noreply@blogger.com