A commenter remarked on my problems going low lately …. and yes, I do use my temporary basal, and reduce by 50%. When I am on a regular schedule, I actually have a basal schedule set up that will allow me to exercise in the morning, but right now, I’ll be honest, I’m not on a regular schedule.
This morning I slept in until about 7:30, turned on my temporary basal, piddled around on the internet and started on my first assignment for one of my master’s classes, etc. Ate breakfast and then did an mile of my cardio workout. So far, it’s working well, and I’ve got another 20 minutes to go. I’ve been having problem with leg pain, so I do tend to break up my cardio workouts. I can do 20 minutes okay, but not 40.
The reason I disconnected on Saturday was because I suspected that I had gone low in the night and because my site had come off. I wanted to get a “GOOD” shower in without a set on, since I haven’t had one in over a week. I’m funny, I’m sure, but I really don’t feel 100% clean when I shower with a set on.
Increasing my exercise level is definately affecting my insulin usage — I’m constantly titrating down, but I don’t think the answer is a sudden drop. Right now I’m pretty stable throughout the day, just a bit lower than I like, and I have had to treat a few minor lows. Nothing alarming though. Honestly being forced to eat a couple of minature Snickers or Lifesavers is NOT a bad thing.