Type 1 diabetes

Hi. I’m a lurker of a few weeks and a first time writer. I’m Beckie in
Texas, almost 46 and was diagnosed with type 1 just three years ago. I had
sudden onset
of symptoms following a physical trauma. My husband laughs, but I swear! That
little canoe accident marked the beginning of my symptoms. Eat, drink, pee,
drink
more, loseweight. I lost 12 pounds in one month, and I was already thin. I
had an
endocrynologist for thyroid problems, so finding a good doctor wasn’t a
problem. I love my endo guy! We tried pills and diet for a bit, but that
didn’t
work so I started insulin therepy. I started with humalin N and humalog, but
have switched
to Lantis with humalog. I love Lantis! It gives me the freedom to eat when I
want

to. Before, I always felt like I was feeding the insulin and I hated it. I
don’t
resent eating thesedays. Sorry if I sound like a Lantis commercial. I’m just
excited about it.
The most current thread is about alcohol. I drink beer. Sometimes. I
especailly like a beer, on the porch, in the Summer. I usually
just have one. My days of excess are long gone. But when I do drink
that one beer, Imake sure I eat too! I’ve had a beer related low and it wasn’t
pleasant.
Sitting there in the sun with that one beer buzz, buzz, BUZZ! Then I realized
something was wrong.
I hate lows.
I just got blood work back and my last test showed me at 8.1. Not great,
but it was my best yet!
That’s all. Just wanted to introduce myself. Beckie

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