Nothing better than a little football in bed while its raining outside, right? \u00a0They only show the New England – Buffalo game here at MGH. \u00a0Their all die hard Pats fans. \u00a0Gotta appreciate that!<\/p>\n
7:30am – BG was 115. \u00a0It then spiked in the 340’s after my meal of oatmeal with\u00a0raisins and syrup, toast and orange juice. \u00a0I am back down now to a BG = 90. \u00a0Do not be frustrated with the after meal spike. \u00a0Remember the following:<\/p>\n
1. I was randomized in the group of the study that gets no pre-meal bolus. \u00a0The AP has to chase the carbs, and<\/p>\n
2. Since there is a delay in the insulin absorption, it lags behind. And,<\/p>\n
3. There is a delay in the CGM readings as well, and since the AP reacts based on the CGM, there is delay in the reaction.<\/p>\n
They are testing the system in this part of the study based on worst case scenario, i.e., if I am the type of T1D that plugs in my AP and then does nothing with it. \u00a0They want to know that it is still safe and that it will work.<\/p>\n
Pre-meal bolusing and some other things, I can already see how the AP will make my life better.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Nothing better than a little football in bed while its raining outside, right? \u00a0They only show the New England – Buffalo game here at MGH. \u00a0Their all die hard Pats fans. \u00a0Gotta appreciate that! 7:30am – BG was 115. \u00a0It … Continue reading