What I Eat in A Day : Type 1 Diabetes Edition | She's Diabetic
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Come with me on a day in my life of eating! I’m so so grateful to you guys for all your video suggestions - and this is one I’ve seen a lot so I really hope you guys enjoy it!
Stay safe, healthy and happy everyone - sending you all a virtual hug, cup of tea and some chocolate, of course! ;)
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I had the exact same thing happen to me... I was in my quarantine groove, had the best control, then randomly had NO control for a week haha! That's typical diabetes :P . Love the video Andrea! Thanks for always being so real ❤️
OH no!! Really!!?? I really feel you on the frustration of that - especially for myself I was like "oh my gosh, I am KILLING these quarantine blood sugars" but then..oh wait...NOT AT ALL! Though I wish it wasn't the case for you - your words do make me feel less alone! Thank you so much Michelle!! Sending you a Raffi big love and strength for the week ahead ❤️❤️❤️
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you!! I hope you have a great week ahead with nice and stable blood sugars 🤗💞
Loved your video, so informative and straight forward, you never said um once!! I have been T1D for 37 years, am now 74 yrs old. Your description of living on a needle mirrors my life so exactly. Raising 4 children with a demanding husband farmer (I've been farming since I was 8 years old) has been as you said an ups and down struggle. All the highs and mostly lows kept my life totally out of control no matter how hard I tried. After the end of farming my husband became a long haul trucker so I was trying to manage our home base mostly alone, not good for a diabetic. I'd come to on the floor after severe lows, rescues from my brother and my mother and even the fire department. My crazy life was finally rescued when my Dr pushed through the paperwork for me to start on a pump in 2010. As you said, such a new and terrifying experience to deal with, connected to a device forever. After 10 years and on my 2nd pump and almost due for my 3rd, my control and lack of lows has made life so much easier. I can feel a low coming long before I'm out of control. I also have thyroid and blood pressure issues under control so even in this pandemic, my last A1C was 6.5 and my Dr is extremely happy with me. There is still much life to live after good control!!
I am not even diabetic, I just love your vibe, energy and the style of you videos! :)
Same here. Andrea is awesome!
You guys are THE BEST!!! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!!!
This video inspires me I’ve been living with t1d going on 4 years and just recently got the tslim x2 insulin pump and I’ve been using the Dexcom g6 since it came out the tslim x2 insulin pump along with the Dexcom g6 combo has been keeping my blood sugars in range
@ARTSYB*TCH You know 1 guy from canada has been able to cure this condition,so maybe you will too. KEEP HUSTLING.
@@gauravarora8405, who ever that person was was talking about Type 2. There is no cure for T1D as of yet
I found this very comforting as a type 1 diabetic person because I realize that we all have this kind of days and I usually look after this videos to feel better and to stop putting a lot of pressure on my self. Thank you!
It’s so nice to see that there are other people who go through the same thought process as me everyday!
YAY! I couldn't agree more!! Just makes one feel way less alone - and I think we all need a bit more of that in our lives! 😍💙
Being veggie with diabetes must be a bit harder, my daughter doesn't eat meat every meal but it certainly fills her up in a more stable way we find. I noticed you still eat eggs, they are probably the most versatile food, today we had an omelette for lunch no bolus needed. She won't eat sliced avocado like you have, but got her eating guacamole recently, hummous shes always liked. New potatoes tend to be 15% carbs uncooked which is better than the bigger versions - why didn't you use scales? We save bananas more for exercise as they are handy energy boosts, breakfast foods more berries and apples.
@Michael Carney with my daughter we consider GI but also glycaemic load, so fast, medium, slow carbs but in blocks of 5g if needed to avoid over corrections. Its good to know when insulin is peaking to work around that.
Found the video so helpful and relatable, I don't know any other T1s so really struggle sometime to know what's normal or just even ordinary. Would really appreciate more videos like this one. Many many thanks for sharing 🥰
Oh thank YOU for watching! I totally know what you mean in terms of not knowing other T1D's and not really being able to see the struggle and ups and downs. I will absolutely be making more videos like this - promise!!!! ❤️
not eating sugar foods and carbs goes a long way for control. I seen people just eat sugar and carbs and take more insulin, but they still get high BG numbers and spikes. Eggs, meats, greek yogurt cheeses, nuts, veggies, berries, and some low sugar fruits! Avoiding processed sugar foods, and carbs like potatoes, rice, bread, can really help to get your numbers under control quickly. Remember the less you spike 1-2 hours after a meal.. the better.!
I think you're spot on here! Since making this video I've definitely adopted the more paleo way of eating and I have seen a definite improvement indeed!
I am 23 and just found out I am type 1 diabetic, so this video really helped me because I been struggling so much. Thank you.
I am so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - oh I imagine right now things are pretty darn overwhelming - to say the very very least! I'm so glad you found my channel and I hope it makes you truly feel that you are not alone - because you aren't - even though I know it can certainly feel this way, and the struggles can feel so insurmountable. Keep putting one foot in front of the other - and we all are walking that path right beside you my friend. Sending you strength, and so much joy. 💙🙏🏻🥰
I just found your channel and I already love the vids, I've been a diabetic for 11 years now
Oh I'm so glad you're loving them - thank you for watching!! :)
Hi Andrea! Thank you for sharing another interesting video. As always it’s soo interesting how everyone is different! Caffeine dos not spike my blood sugars at all😄 You eat so healthy. Wish I was this disciplined too!
Oh! So interesting!!! Well, we're all different I suppose! I don't always eat so healthy - it comes and goes, but thank you!! :) All about balance!! Wishing you a wonderful day! :)
Your levels were great, you should see what it's like to manage a 5 year olds levels 😁
Oh I can only imagine how tricky that must be - especially while kids are growing, with all those hormones flying about!! Sending love and strength!!
Our 5yr old was diagnosed a week ago. We're in shock and are struggling with it. God knows how were going to deal with this
I am T1 diabetic and just recently started using a CGM. I discovered your channel yesterday, and I must say that I love your energy and your vibe. I've been bingewatching your vids. I also love that you normalize the challenges and struggles. It's good to know that others out there can relate; it makes things much less lonely and isolating. Your vlog is so inspiring!
Working on my Diabetic goals list you have any suggestions?
Tamar Guarnett
Great Video! You sure know how to keep us T1D engaged.. I felt like yelling at my screen to give you some advice.. Obviously, not possible and I'm really late in watching this video.. I too am trying to add some cardio into my life, especially when my sugars are out of control.. However, if you have access to weights or not, doing lounges really make a difference.. Also, I don't know how you eat so darn clean, I haven't scouted for it, but I'd be interested in more snacks you may divulge in.. My nighttime snacking is just out of control (hence how I stumbled on one of your videos!)
Thank you so much!! 💙 I wish I could hear what you'd be yelling at me 😂! I hear you on the nighttime snacks situation...I've been doing a LOT of chocolate post-holidays and am trying to switch to Keto chocolate so the effects are less strong on my blood sugar readings but oh! I HEAR YOU! I often find when I'm eating late at night it's because I'm tired and actually should move my bedtime up and hour or so. That's just me, and I know it's not realistic for everyone, but that's my little tip!
Definitely we need more. Tnx for the video it was helpful.......
You are MOST WELCOME!! I will definitely make more! Thank you for the encouragement!
You make such a great point about it being important to still document the times when it's hard, too!! It's validating and so relatable. We won't judge you for having the struggles of being human :) / when diabetes is just being so wacky because... it really is just like that! I hope you're having a lovely week.♡
Hello, thank you for sharing this video. My 12 years old son just been diagnosed with Diabete 1.
I did not know anything about Diabetes into about 6 days ago. So now counting carbs, checking glucose.... it started all felt very scary to start, just few days and I am alredy feeling more in control. By your video I think that little machine you have is a pump. And what you read in your phone may be what I seen on line called libra. 🤔 sorry if I am all wrong. I would really love to see a video that explains all the gadgets (if I am allowed to call then gadgets). What do you use and why you chosen then. How it works. What are the pros and cons about it. A video would help new people diagnosed and families to understand better.
You are amazing I really enjoyed your video ❤
I am so sorry to hear about your Son's recent diagnosis! You are certainly going through a lot right now! I love your video idea and will work on making it - but in the meantime, I have review videos on all my devices which I'll link below for your immediate help!
Dexcom G6 (The thing on my arm also knows as a continuous glucose monitor/CGM)
ruclips.net/video/q0cnaHhRnE4/видео.html
The pump I'm using in this video
ruclips.net/video/ibN2uRnUEWQ/видео.html
The pump I'm currently on (I switched to a new one)
ruclips.net/video/C0eYIMiPCIo/видео.html
Wishing you so much strength as you get to grips with everything! Please take everything one step at a time and know that you are not alone! 💙
I didn’t know rice cakes were in any other flavors besides the fancy flavors cheddar, chocolate, or Carmel corn.
I just saw that Quaker has an Everything rice cake. I never heard of a Turmeric flavor rice cake as shown in this video.
I tried to Google it; maybe it’s just found across the pond where you are.
Oh I love all those quaker brand rice cake flavors you’ve listed, you’re making me hungry Marina!! Perhaps it is a UK thing, especially the health food stores here stock also it’s a different flavor rice cakes, which is very helpful when you’re celiac! I hope your boyfriend is doing okay? Been thinking about you guys!! 💙
Hi Andrea. I just found your videos. I have been enjoying them. I am type 2 and there are not many type 2 youtubers that I found. I just have been prescribed insulin a couple of days ago and also the lifestyle Libre. If you know of any type 2 youtubers let me know. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much for joining us here Laura!! I’m so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis - you must be going through a lot! Please know you are not alone, and even though I’m type 1, perhaps there will be things on this channel (and people - we have a lot of Type 2’s here that are active in the comments) that can help you on this journey 💙 In terms of Type 2 RUclipsrs I’m so sorry, I don’t know any off the top of my head, but if I do come across any I will be sure to bring them to your attention!!! Stay strong my friend and know you are not alone! We’re all here to support you!!💙
How come your in the UK and you use mg/dl? I think mg/dl seems easier but ive only ever known mmol. I didnt think you had to minus the fibre from carbs on UK packaging, i thought that was only a US thing.
Great question! It is a little confusing how I do things...! Basically I'm American but I live in the UK, so I'm used to mg/dl but because the UK uses mmol/L I sometimes have to revert to that. And when it comes to fiber, I've never been taught differently from country to country, so I remove fiber weather I'm in the US or UK, but that's just me! I hope this helps answer your question - I know my situation is a little unique and can be, at times, very confusing!
Woooooow I love this video so much as a newly LADA diagnosed this helps so much I might even be getting my CGM rx today! A whole new world I’m living in now and your vid helps so much
Yay!! I'm so excited for you - and so glad the videos have helped you!! Thank you so much for sharing this with me!
I’m getting that app flower 🌺 I have type two diabetes. But been out of control for years ! Now is the year to get it ALL together xxxx
GOOD FOR YOU!!! DO IT!!! You've got this girl - and I'm right there with you - cheering you on!!
Hi!! Just wondering if you dealt with any hair loss at all? I got diagnosed at 24 almost 2 months ago and my blood sugar is usually in a healthy range but I’m suddenly losing a ton of hair and I don’t know if I should expect that to fix itself or what. Thanks!!
Oh! I'm so sorry to hear this! That is no fun at all!! I haven't personally experienced any particular hair loss in connection to diagnosis, but I will say I do have under active thyroid and when my levels are off that can have an effect on my hair. My hypothyroidism was diagnosed at exactly the same time as my Type 1 Diabetes (which is often the case, especially in women apparently) so I would maybe ask your doctor about this? Either way, I'd mention it to your doctor to see if there's anything that can be done/tested for because that is just no fun at all!! Wishing you all the very best my lovely friend!!
You're so cute and fun to listen to but even though I am 76-year-old male with LADA and very carnivore-ish I eat a high amount of animal fat the very opposite to what you do - I believe in always listening to people with different points of view and I never suspected the caffeine in coffee being a problem but I think you have taught me something sometimes I don't feel good in the morning and later throughout the day and have had trouble putting my finger on it. Switching to decaf seems to really make a difference.
Oh thank you so so much for your kind words Grant - and for watching! I think whatever works best for you is the most important thing! I'm like you - always curious about what other people are eating, and open to suggestions and trying different things out. Interesting about your coffee discovery! I'm so glad you're feeling better having switched to decaf! :)
I’m tired of being a diabetic.. I feel like I can’t do it anymore
Omg so glad I found you! Fellow type one here! 🙋
I’m watching you from Saudi Arabia you really inspired me to helping another T1d around the world .Thank you a lot to makeing these videos you helped me to understand and accept my situation and just be kind with myself in hard days. You have such a good personality and a great spirit too . I wish you a life full of happiness and success in your field of work, as well as stable BG 💛💛
Thank you so much for your kind words Raneem!! I'm so so honoured and happy to know that this maybe inspired you a little bit to be more kind to yourself and have patience with yourself on hard days - this is wonderful! Thank you thank you thank you for sharing this with me! I too wish you a wonderful life full of health, happiness, and success!! And those stable BG's too!!
I’m making this in the morning, love me some chia seeds xxxx 💕💕💕
Yay! I hope it was delicious! I love them too! Something about the texture I just really quite enjoy!!
Hi Andrea
My names Les, ive watched some of your vlogs and its so nice to see someone whos so jolly and lovely when they have a cronic condition as you have. All the things you have to do every day is incredible and you still remain so upbeat. I know part off that is having your very understanding and caring boyfriend. Ive had a double heart valve replacement, i also have copd.
I have a lovely caring wife Janine who has fibromyalgia and two grown up daughters that look after me, it makes a massive difference to how you feel mentally. I take a few medications a day to keep things in check, but it seems nothing to what you have to do. Your such a inspiration to people who live with illnesses and i thank you for that anyway take care of and keep smiling.
Les x ps thought you were great in homeland.
Oh Les thank you so so much for your kind words!!!! Wow - they mean so much to me. And I'm so happy for you that you have a caring and loving structure around you - one that I'm sure you're also actively a part of too!! Support and care does indeed make a massive difference and I owe so much of my positivity to those around me that so selflessly support me and fill me up when I'm struggling. Thank you for reminding me of this through your message. Sending you and your beautiful family so much strength, love, health and happiness!!! With joy, always!!! Andrea X (oh and also thank you for what you said about Homeland!!)
Binge watching your videos a bit....so I do have a question...found out this year my niece is type 1 diabetic...I know for me (type 2) I have to watch my carbs so at least I don't have to take as much meds (metformin) to depend on...but I've had a bit of discussion with fellow diabetics in a facebook group....I thought carb control also applies to type 1 so you don't have to use as much insulin...but another member said...carb control doesn't apply as much to type 1, at least not as strict as to type 2...you just have to adjust the insulin accordingly...so...which one do you think is correct? I'm curious..thanks!
Oh thank you so much and welcome to my channel! You've touched on a bit of a hot button subject for diabetics everywhere - congratulations! Hehe! There are T1 Diabetics that eat very low carb to avoid BG spikes and then there are T1D's that eat relatively high carb & low fat plant based to improve their insulin sensitivities. Two very different schools of thought and ways of approaching control with T1D. In my mind, it's comes down to this: with T2 you can produce insulin and therefore you can minimize or in some cases even completely eliminate the medication you're on, whereas with T1D there's no insulin being produced and therefore you have to take medication no matter what. With that being said, it then becomes a lifestyle choice, given that you're going to have to take insulin as a type one diabetic - you must find the diet that works best with how you want to live, control your diabetes, and just generally the food that you enjoy and makes you feel good. That's a very short description of my own take of what you've brought up above. Everyone's feelings are different though - mine is only one. With regards to your niece, I'm sure this is a very overwhelming time for her, and if I can give advice to people dealing with my younger, recently diagnosed self, I would encourage you to give her the space she needs to make some decisions for herself. Especially if she's young, there may be a feeling of overwhelm on her behalf that she's lost all control and sense of normalcy. If it were me, I'd love to be assured that people are there for me, but to let me come to them, rather than encourage me to eat one way or another, if that makes sense? A gentle guidance through love and understanding. Maybe that's a lot to take on, and maybe I've over-answered here, but I hope that all makes sense. Above all, you are an incredible woman to want to help her and come here to do research on her behalf. It speaks to what a generous, kind soul you are. Really extraordinary. Thank you so much for your questions and for watching!! ❤️
@@ShesDiabetic Thanks for the detailed answer! No i don't actually force her to do anything, just told her that if she needed any good low carb recipes, I'm more than willing to share! oh btw I'm a guy...not a woman (not that there's anything wrong with that lol)...
Type 2 diabetics have to make the same decisions not just type 1.
True! I just speak from my experience as a Type 1 as that's the only experience I have - but you're so right!
Such a nice person 😊 thank you for the videos ☺️
Thank you for watching them!!
Thank you for your refreshing honesty. Looks like you are doing a very decent job of control. The vlogs are inspiring. Continue to keep it real!!
Thank you so much Michael! :) I really appreciate it!!
Just got diagnosed last week at age 27. I'm currently trying to figure out my new routine and in the beginning of the research stage. It's been scary this first week but this video helped so much! Thank you!!
Oh I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis 😣 There's never a 'good' time to be diagnosed, but I think considered the place our world is in at the moment a diagnosis at this time is particularly hard. I'm thinking about you and want to assure you that this will get easier as time goes on and you get to grips with everything. Please know this! And I'm so glad this video helped you!! This is wonderful to hear, and my absolute honor and pleasure! Sending you strength and patience as you get to grips with everything!! 💙
Loved this video! I just started on a pump a few days ago and need to follow a lower carb diet (I'm a vegetarian) so its been a big stress inducing change. You're videos are helping so so much to increase my confidence! Thank you!!
I'd have to bolus about 9 for 50 grams carbs😢😢😢 insulin is making gain weight like crazy
Great video btw❤
Just started watching your videos bc I’m getting my minimed 780G system . I’ve been a diabetic for 38 years . I have been using an Inpen for the last 2 weeks it’s helped tremendously in the app it tells me how much insulin is still active . I currently take 1 unit of regular insulin for 30 carbs . Does the pump tell you how how much insulin is still active ? Love when my sugar is 97 . Thank you so much for your inspiration. I’m always chasing lows though the inpen is wonderful and has helped tremendously. I’m excited about getting the pump .. I think my first site will be the back of my arm . Thank you soooosoooosoooooooo much ❤❤❤
"Everybody has these days. Everybody has these issues."
My blood sugar hasn't been over about 160 in, I would guess, about 3 years, back before I went low carb.
You have such a healthy diet. Now i understand why you are so vibrant and vigorous! Congrats on your mastery of T1d. That is easy to say, and yes, i do understand it is a day to day struggle which requires constant monitoring and sweets on hand as a safety net. Please maintain the enthusiasm and happiness as your value to we youtubers is immense.
Oh thank you so so so much!! I really appreciate and value your kind words! Not every day is this healthy - but I try. I certainly am no master - but just trying my best, day to day, moment to moment. Often times easier said than done with T1D. I so appreciate your encouragement and thank you for this. Sending you strength and wishes for a wonderful day!!!
Omygoodness I’m so thrilled to have found this Channel. Thank you for sharing this! 🥰
I'm so glad that you capture this because yes we all go through this! UGH! Some days it's such a bummer. Thanks for sharing. . .all the best. . . .
You are such a sweetie! I have been watching you for a couple of weeks now and I always learn something important when I do. Today's watch from three years ago was a goldmine for me. I am 70, have type two diabetes, and I'm on an insulin pump. (Medtronic 780G) I've had it for a bit over a month and I'm still having a bit of trouble with the highs. I'm too old for your particular issue, but my gastroparesis will have the same effect on me. So, when my sugar is too high and I am not hungry, well, I just don't eat. I have often been told to eat several small meals throughout the day, but if I'm not hungry why pile on more? Anyway, this post made me feel better about my meal decisions. Glad I found you, Lynda
I just found your RUclips site, so glad I did. I really appreciate you making this video and being honest about your blood sugar. I do feel alone sometimes as I struggle tremendously around my cycle with my blood sugar control. I find eating to be a chore and there is a lot of guilt that comes with eating. I’m sorry you struggle with cycle related hyperglycemia. I’m very happy to know I’m not alone. A million thank yous 😊
Oh my goodness I'm so glad we've found each other too Kim!! Thank you so so very much for your kind words! And oh please know you are so not alone when it comes to the cycle bg balance troubles! I am RIGHT THERE WITH YOU - as you well know!! A million thank you's to you for sharing your kindness and understanding with me - and thank you so much for watching! 💙💙💙
Your videos always seem to get right to the point. Getting ready for the Minimed 780g which I'm getting in about another month and since no-one ever told me i could carb count rather than use plain "feel" or intuition for dosing my insulin I'm feeling a lot of support from videos like this, especially when you film operating your pump. 14 years into diabetes I'm just learning what my actual carbs per unit is. It's about 8 g carbs per unit in the day and 3 g in the early mornings. Feels good to know!
I'm so glad to know this was helpful to you - I feel the exact same way - I didn't know about carb counting until way later into my diagnosis and it felt like another valuable tool that I was so surprised I hadn't been made aware of before. That in combination with my pump has really helped my achieve better numbers, and I just wanted to share this - so thank you for your kind words!! I really am so glad and wish you all the very very best with your Minimed 670g! That's so exciting!!
Hey Andrea my name is Jacqueline 💜❤️. Do you ever have maybe nightmares of meeting someone who has been medically abused???
Were you born with type 1 Diabetes.
I am an adult onset type 1. This was tremendously helpful. Still trying to figure out my ratio, carb to insulin. Just had dinner and going for a walk. Thank you for your content. Very helpful.
Thank you for making these videos, I was just recently diagnosed and your videos bring me so much comfort.
Absolutely love this video. I enjoy your videos so much because, I am able to follow along with how your B S are doing. I love how you show your diabetes in your everyday life. keep up the good work 👏.
Thank you so so much Joanne!!! 💓💓
Hi, I am diabetic 1 and celiac. Having a very hard time with my blood sugar. Insulin doesnt seem to work,even tried different insulins. The celiac disease isnt helping. I work as a cashier and always moving,which doesnt help much. I end up dropping at work, sometimes several times. This is a total nightmare.
When you were at 100 with an arrow straight down, what made you confident that your blood sugar wasn’t going to start dropping faster? You just seemed so calm at that point! My boyfriend is diabetic, and if he was at 100 and dropping, we would be moving real fast to get him some carbs. Is it your experience that your pump administers insulin slowly enough that you don’t plummet so fast, or is there another reason you feel confident at 100 and dropping? My boyfriend still does shots, and sometimes I wonder whether that makes his blood sugar drop really quickly versus a pump.
Roughly how much background insulin do you take per day? (Ps Your videos are so helpful thank you! :)
Hi, some things that might help with menstrual rises might be to limit carbs the week prior maybe instead of 50g a meal try 25 or 30 g of carbs. Maybe increasing the basal rate around the time you see constant spikes? 200s does not look too bad you seem well controlled and not insulin resistant, for people with poor control they might prescribe Glucophage XR (metformin) as it is an oral hypoglycemic agent that fights insulin resistance. I also read an article that sometimes the only true solution is birth control pills, which might pose other problems. Thanks for the positivity, I enjoy watching your videos!
hi.I have watched your videos for about 2 years now I do have type 2 Diabetes. I know you don't use the Freesty;e libre 14 day any more. But I was just wondering if you ever had a sensor after you put it on you arm about 20min. later you here a little pop sound and blood start squirting out of the hole on top of the sensor. that is what happen to me. Had to put another one on. Have a great day. Think You.
Thanks so much for watching for that long Justin!! That's so amazing and awesome to me!!! I never had that happen to me with the Libre - my goodness that sounds quite dramatic!! Glad to know you had another one to pop on and it worked okay the second time!! You have a wonderful day too! :)
Hi. Why do you use the standard dexcom app on your phone when you can get free configurable alarms and just as important prediction of the needed bolus, which you can get if you use the free phone program Xdrip+ with your dexcom g6. It has so many more features than the very basic dexcom app. In addition you can get the value onto a hand watch from the phone. Xdrip+ has made a massive change for me. BR Christian
I just got diagnosed with diabetes 2 millet us,luv video very informative
I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. Please take good care of yourself and welcome to the family here! Please know that you are not alone and we are here for you!
@@ShesDiabetic aww thank you so much luv videos❤
I just watched this video and I found it so encouraging: I am recently diagnosed (October 2019) and still coming to terms with everything. I am so heartened to see that the thought processes I go through each day regarding food are so similar to what you are doing... I also have had to run up and down my stairs numerous times to get the levels moving - I am still MDI and sometimes it just takes so long to get it turned around.
Oh Alison - thank you! I'm so so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis. It's never easy, but I'm sure given COVID and everything it's been particularly overwhelming for you. I'm so glad to hear you're finding the videos useful - truly that is my pleasure and a gift to me! So often we all just live in our own bubbles with this disease as a result of it being so rare, and I found that particularly overwhelming when I was first diagnosed. I promise you, it does get easier, and you're already implementing things that it's taken me years to discover - so truly it sounds like you're doing AWESOME! It's such a pleasure to meet you and I thank you so much for your kind words and comments! Sending you tons of diabuddy love!! 💙💙💙
This is gonna sound weird but.... can you check your b/s from your menstrual cycle? im afraid of blood and was just wondering.
Just discovered this channel yesterday. I watch a lot of youtube diabetes channels. I'm sick of them saying we will show you easy diabetic meals to make and they turn out to be complex, expensive and really hard to track down the ingredients and usually what they make looks god awful. Your video about the chia seed pudding actually made me go out and buy the chia seeds and unsweetened almond milk and give it a try. It was cheap and easy to make It's in the fridge at the mom ent so I have no idea what it will taste like but it was quick, easy and no fuss. I'm hoping I get some more tips in this video because I'm sick of eating salmon, vegetables and avocados and nuts all day every day. I need variety
Omg I've heard you in Alien Isolation and then saw you in Homeland! Your performance as Jenna was amazing!
Thank you so much! :)
Good video. I see how you manage the db T1s and I think that I do not put so much effort in my own db T1s. Greetings from Argentina.
hey Andrea! you eat so healthy and clean!! idk if you do this i'm guessing you do but a small tip for us girls who have to deal with t1D and periods - after a few months of adjusting and trying i have finally created a new basal rate just for my periods bcoz i spike quite a bit too almost 1.5-2 weeks prior to my periods. So the day i realise my sugars are spiking i change to basal rate 2(period version haha!) . Seems to work wonders - i mean there are still a few ups and downs but relatively much much lesser. Makes me feel more confident and in control of my BG. Oh and right after my period ends i shift back to the basal rate 1(regular one) as my sugars start dropping quite low. ANYHOW love you and love this video!!
OMG THIS IS CRAZY!! I literally JUST LAST WEEK created a new basal rate pattern!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Obviously mine still needs a little tweaking but I LOVE THIS HACK!! Thank you so much for sharing! I'm thinking about making a period survival guide for Type 1 Diabetics on here - and this new basal rate really has spurred me on to make it, although I really feel like I need to get better at applying said ideas before I go and make the video - haha!! Thank you SO MUCH for sharing - SUCH A FABULOUS TIP!!!!!!!! BIG LOVE!!!!!
@@ShesDiabetic YES please go ahead and make one when you feel comfortable!!! would love to know some other tips and hacks you have
She's Diabetic Andrea, please do a period survival guide!! I have so much trouble with insulin resistance 1-2 weeks before, even exercise won’t bring my levels down, it doesn’t help that I get intense carb and sugar cravings too, I also never feel full, no matter how much I eat! As soon as my period starts, my levels drop and I lose all interest in food! It’s nuts! 🙄
I usually put a kitchen scale under my plate and then weigh the foods as I put them on my plate. Then I'll put the information into the app Lifesum, and then when I'm done it'll give me the carb content of the whole meal.
I'm pretty sure you can also create your own meals where you put in the ingredients you used and then it'll do the math for you. Then I can just weigh how much of my own recipe I'm eating and it'll know the exact nutrietiens
The app you showed looked great for the carb counting, I have one similar but I primarily use it for take out food from fast food chains if I eat there. At home I use a nutrition scale that my endo recommended and it made a gigantic difference for me. I have had it for quite awhile now so it is discontinued but this is the model (www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/starfrit-5-kg-nutritional-scale-0424201p.html). I also tried to find something equivalent in the UK but in my experience random scales on Amazon or in stores have not been entirely accurate so I would stick to an endo recommendation on brand and/or model.
I am here because of your act from Homeland :) Wish you luck and health !
Ah! Welcome!!! Thank you so much for taking the interest in and time to find me’ you are welcome here and I wish the same for you!! 🌟
@@ShesDiabetic I really think you would have done much better if the Director had given you more space. Look forward for your movie in the future :)
Thanks so much for your honesty about your blood sugars, I think we all feel the pressure to be perfectly in range all the time. It's reassuring to be reminded that we're all in the same boat!
I love carbs and cals, I got introduced when I was given a copy of the book upon completing the Daphne course in the UK.
Stay safe during these trying times!
I just got told from my doctor that I'm pre-diabetic so I've been doing my research and I came across your videos and I must tell you that I love your videos they are so helpful and I love that you're always have a smile on your face I love the ones that you put out about what I eat it definitely helps and give me ideas
Oh I'm so sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis! I'm thrilled you've found my channel and am so grateful for your kind words! I am so so happy to provide help in any way I can! 💙
I know this was posted q year ago but I was diagnosed with type 1 at beginning of September and yours plus other vedios have helped me on days it's getting a bit too much
I've had diabetes for 7 years and i just want to know does insulin cause weight gain or does excess calories cause weight gain? And if im eating healthy but im taking in a lot of insulin will it result in weight gain?
I hope you're feeling better darling! You handle this beast with such grace, and although it's not fun at ALL it's really helpful to see that other people go through the same ebbs and flows. Loved this video - and it's of no relevance but I cannot believe you only needed 2 units for 50g carbs! I am an insulin truck by comparison! Such a helpful video, thank you for being an inspiration! xx
Sweet lady!! Thank you!!! Each day is different, but on the whole I'd say I'm feeling a bit better so that's a win!! And I hope you're doing well too! Oh how I love to see your insta stories - beautiful photography and down to earth sentiments - really they are bringing me a little slice of wonderfulness!! And oh yes - my 2 units - ha! I'm WAY more insulin sensitive in the evenings. Come 6pm my ratios are wayyyy higher! Interesting eh! Big big love to you and right back at you - because YOU inspire ME!!! XXX
Andrea, I love the new video. I find you so inspiring when it comes to managing my type 1. Always appreciate your transparency in your content.
Thank you so so much Melody!!!! ❤️❤️❤️
What is that app you're using to monitor your blood sugar? I badly need that! :(
Bananas? I thought potassium raised sugars? (that's why I don't eat them)
Thank you for sharing that app! I’ve been struggling to find an app that counts properly and has what I need as a type one!
I'm so glad it was helpful!!! I love LOVE this app and truly think it is a game changer!! :-)
Thank you so much for doing this video. This is great info and inspiration. Yep, I have had those crappy days that add up to crappy weeks as well. I am so fed up with the quarenteen thing, our USA Government is so crazy on this. Fortunately, it doesn't impact my daily life too much. Anyway, my daily diet is good but needs a overhaul and new ideas. More of these. Very entertaining and informative.
Thank you so so much for your kind words! I'm right there with you in being fed up! I struggle so so much with the quarantine and just lack of being able to get out of the house myself! Truly - it's so hard! Please know you are not alone and I'm just delighted this video helped you in some small way! That warms my heart!! Wishing you all the very best my friend! Hang in there - and I'll do the same! 🙏🏻
Hiii
Bonjour!
Y is the coffee chunky🤣
Almond milk 🙄😭
Which calorie counter do you use. I tried to look it up in the Play Store.
The carb counter I'm referring to in the video is called Carbs & Cals! :)
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you so much.
You sound American instead of British!!
What is the name of the app you use. I could not make it out on the video/audio. Thanks for your help. I am spiking too now and it makes me so uncomfortable. What are the weekly percentages of control on the Dexcom 6. Thanks you for the video...
Carbs and Cals... I think
Carbs & Cals! The links are in the description box of the video! :)
Wow, you are teaching me so much honey xxx thank you 💕
how come she just didn't shut off the basal insulin when she was out on her walk?
Is the app for free or pay? My daughter has type 1 . Sinds one month
Andrea, thank you. You give me good vibes so I can fight on. Orlando Fl will be better after 11/3/20, Keep your self happy and your beauty full steam ahead. ❤️🌹❤️
Thank you so much Rob!!! Full steam ahead on the positivity and joy train!! Here we come!! :)
I have type 1 diabetes for over 30 yrs my BGs have been going crazy for a while now
I'm so sorry to hear this!!! I hope you're able to find some relief from the craziness. Sending you tons of strength and good wishes!!!
I have type 2 diabetes. I am on oral medication and daily insulin injection. I appreciate the overview of what you eat in a day. I like the carbs app. I will download it. I know you have mentioned it another videos, but some days I eat the same meal and my glucose readings do different things. You have helped me understand my own diabetes. Thank you
Oh thank you so much for sharing this with me!! And I'm so glad you've found me here and warmly welcome you here! I hear you on the same meal/different readings scenario! Diabetes...it has a mind of it's own, eh! 🥴😅🤪
Hello Andrea, I am diabetic since 19625 days and there were a lot of “strange” days concerning of my diabetic friend. I love to watch to your videos - especially this one with your father - cause you are mostly show the bright sight of live!
Thank you so so much Thomas! That's one of my favorite videos too! It's my pleasure to make these videos and I'm so happy to hear that you like watching them!! Here's to many more, healthy, wonderful, bright days! 🌞
Thanks for the video! I love your honesty about your bloodsugars in the video☺️ and I will definitely get that App!
Thank you so much!! And honestly I think you're gonna love the app - and their website too! They have so many awesome free resources on there!! Enjoy!!!
Thank you for sharing. Keep the ball rolling. Positive attitude keeps blood sugar in check.
Thank you Rob! And no kidding! Truly I think attitude is more than 50% of the battle, completely agree with you!
Hello Andrea! Good video, very useful and informative!
Greetings from Argentina!!
Greetings from the UK! I' so glad it was helpful!!! Wishing you a wonderful day!
My daughter is T1D, really like your videos and your way in doing things...thanks for sharing your experiences.
Thank you so much! And how nice of you to watch this channel for your daughter who is T1D - clearly you're an amazing Mama to show care in that way. Truly it's my pleasure! Sending you and your daughter so much love! ❤️
LOVE!!!!! this video and Love your energy!!!! I have been Diabetic for 52 years!
Diabetic for 52 years - that is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE!!! Thank you so so much for your kind words my fellow diabuddy!! 💙💙
I’m not diabetic but I like to cook food for my diabetic boyfriend and I. I just need some help in what I can prepare for him without spiking his sugars. Lately they’ve been going crazy no matter what we do or eat and it makes him very frustrated cause I see how much he is trying. When you said to accept the highs and lows, that it happens to everyone,it made me feel a bit better and gave me ideas on how to talk to him when he is feeling particularly emotional about not being able to control his sugars. This is my first video of yours but I have your dating and diabetes video next on the list. Thanks a bunch for your thorough video!
Oh my goodness Emily - you sound like such a special and wonderful girlfriend to your boyfriend! How supportive to even take and interest in and watch this channel. Certainly he is very lucky to have your support and love! And I'm so glad you took comfort from that saying - it's easier said than done, but sometimes the acceptance creates a healthier mind, and as a result - a healthier blood sugar too! Crazy how that works! Wishing you and your boyfriend all the very very best and I hope you enjoy the dating video! I have another one about to come out with David (my non-diabetic boyfriend) too! ❤️
PMS week wrecks my numbers! I make soup throughout the month so I can cook less and relax more that week.
Your videos make me feel normal and not a failure. ❤️
Oh my goodness - soup throughout the month - that sounds like a STUPENDOUS IDEA!! I LOVE IT!!! I try to make big batches of things and pick from them, but oh - it is hard, isn't it! But more preparation makes it all feel a little more bearable - so that's a win! Thank you for what you said about the videos making you feel normal and not like a failure. That pretty much my entire goal of this channel and is the best compliment you could possibly give me. Just thank you. From the bottom of my heart - I'm so so grateful for your comment and for watching! You are not alone and you are loved! Remember this!!! 🥰🙏🏻💙
Thanks for the video. It is good that you are trying to eat healthy. Don't hate me but some of what you eat is not good for diabetics. The American Diabetes Association allows for too many carbs currently but the new president of ADA is working to change that. It was once thought that fat contributed to type two diabetes (I know you are type one) and as a result in the past the ADA recommended low fat high carb diet. As a result the number of people with diabetes sky rocked. It is now know that high fat and protein and very low carb will lower blood sugar and control diabetes. Things to avoid 99% of the time are potatoes, rice, pastas, and certain vegetable (carrots). Your blood sugar was over 200 which is not good for your body. Since following a low carb diet my AIC dropped from 7.1 to 6.0 in 3 months. I try to keep carbs down to 30 or less a day. Too many carbs will rise your blood sugar resulting in you having to use more insulin, both which are not good for you. Currently medical treatment treats the symptoms of diabetes (high blood sugar) and not the cause (too many carbs for the body to handle.) In a sense diabetes is similar to alcoholism. Imagine a doctor telling an alcoholic that he can still have several drinks a day as treatment. That would be insane. But the ADA tells diabetics they can still have 60 or more carbs a meal and the result is an explosion of people with diabetes. For more information see "Beat Diabetes!" RUclips videos as well as Dr. Bernstein's videos. Oh, bananas are not good for diabetics. This is probably not what you are hearing from doctors and nutritionist but they are coming to realize that carbs are not a friend of diabetics. I have seen family members follow their doctors advise only to have their medications increased and insulin increased and blame it on their diabetes just getting worst. Other things to do are intermittent fasting (yea I don't like it either but it works). If you want to get off the diabetic treadmill, be proactive and not reactive. It is simple. Lower the carbs and heal your body. All the best to you.
Thank you for your message. I personally have tried low carb and it caused me a lot of problems - both physically and emotionally and therefore I've found this way of eating that works well for me. Yes on this day I was over 200 and that's not 'good' but it's also the reality of living with a chronic condition that not every day will be exactly perfect. My A1C is tightly controlled and I'm happy with this way of eating personally, but I understand if other ways work better for other people. Do what works best for you I say! And I think you for sharing your experience with me and everyone else here! It just goes to show that everyone is different. Wishing you all the very best!
@She's diabetic Hello I am on insulin since last two years ,I wanted to take insulin pump as I heard it will reduce my sugar fluctuations .could you please suggest whether to take or not?
It’s very personal choice, but I would suggest absolutely do it if you can! It’s helped me so so so much and really changed my life with diabetes! 💙
@@ShesDiabetic Thank you for the reply, with CGM pump can take insulin automatically when the sugar levels goes high?
@@harishviyyapu4278 you’re so welcome!!! with some systems this happens, but you still have to take insulin with meals.
@@ShesDiabetic thanks for the reply, with 640G CGM communicates with the pump and transmit to the pump right. So with that info pump takes required insulin if sugar levels goes high? And stops releasing insulin if it is below 100?
@@harishviyyapu4278 if you’re referring to the Medtronic 640G, as far as I know this does not do this you need to have the Medtronic 670G, or the T slim X2 and they’re corresponding CGM‘s (with the Medtronic it’s their Medtronic CGM and with T slim it’s the Dexcom G6 CGM) there may be others, but those are the ones that I’m familiar with, your doctor should be able to help you more. What you want is a semi-close loop system, and I think it’s the best way forward if you’re starting a new pump nowadays as it’s the best tech on the market!
Baby girl it’s the banana’s 🍌use strawberries or blueberries they are lower in sugar. I’m sure you love bananas but obviously they don’t love you back. I’m type 1 too but I stop eating bananas because I just couldn’t control the sugar spikes. Used bananas flavoring if you just the taste of banana.
Thanks for the tip - I will give it a go!! 🥰🙏🏻❤️
am 14 and i have never been interested in a channel before I absolutely love you and you helped me alot can i ask which app exactly do u usee💓💓💓💓 i love youu
Oh I'm so so pleased - thank you so much for watching!! 💜 💜 💜!!!! The app is called "Carbs & Cals" 😍
how much carbs do you think should be taken in a meal?
You have really given the diet a lot of thought ,i wasn't doing that but now i will.
I truly truly mean this when I say that I don't think there's any perfect number of carbs per meal. I really just prioritize having Whole Foods (for example, baked or boiled sweet potatoes, high quality bead without any sugars or additives, brown rice, beans, those kind of things). I feel great when I eat those, and have no problem at all with them, but of course it's so important that you find what works best for you, and I'm certainly no expert!! I hope this helps you!! 💙🙏🏻
im diabetic too, are u using insulin 4 times in day ?
I am diabeteic ,age 20years
Inspite of using insulin and a blanaced diet ,I am facing complications.
I'm so sorry to hear this. All we can do is our best. Be kind to yourself and know that you are not alone 💙