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The EzManager software is pretty cool. I decided today it would be interesting to see how my blood glucose values compared on and off the pump.

See http://www.kweaver.org/bgchart%20off%20pump.pdf

and
http://www.kweaver.org/bgchart%20on%20pump.pdf

Oddly enough I’ve had two conversations lately with medical professions about food cravings and diabetes.

The first was with my pump trainer. She was going over my logs and noticed that I wasn’t eating as much, EVEN on my bad days.

I said, it drives me nuts, but when my blood sugar is high, I crave sugar. I’ve finally learned that fat and protein makes the craving stop, and don’t go into to this massive blood sugar highs.

The yesterday, the sleep doctor was telling me that she was worried about a diabetic friend who claims that she is controlling her diabetes, but is eating sugar and has diabetic neuropathy.

I told her about the uncontrollable sugar cravings.

It’s horrible — pump trainer said it was normal, and that normal people don’t have them. That’s sad in a way because they don’t have a clue how we feel. And worse yet, we can’t explain it, and people dump on us because we have to give in.

Diabetes sucks, if you didn’t now that already.

Today is my two week aniversary on the pump.

I have an Animas pump and they have assigned a fabulous pump trainer.

I feel healthier since I got my pump. I can work out longer, I’m not as tired at the gym. I’m also not as tired at work. I’m in a better mood and I’m sleeping better.

I went to see a doctor yesterday and my blood pressure and weight are both substantially lower than pre pump — about a month ago.

I’m developing a healthier relationship to food. I don’t have as many cravings (but still have some but that is still related to high blood sugar).

We’re still doing basal checks (doing one today), and we’ve upped my carb/insulin ratio. I think we need to make some other adjustments.

Few people notice the pump — I’ve found wearing it in my bra works best for me (everyone’s milage varies).

In other words, even though I paid for the pump out of pocket, it’s been worth every penny and I’m looking forward to better things.

Went to the sleep doctor (PhD) today, and REALLY impressed her. Blood pressure was down, weight was down (11 pounds), I attribute some to better sleep but MOST to the pump.

I did have to explain it to her.

No, they can’t read blood sugar — we all wish they did. No, all it really does is deliver insulin more efficiently.

Yes, it lets me eat what I want, when I want, no more 6 meals a day.

New Message Emerges in Treating Diabetes

Oddly enough, with better blood sugar control, I’m actually SEEING better blood pressure.