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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg  That's what I've wondered too because there's some times when my dinner ratio can vary from 1:10 to 1:19. I haven't exactly worked on timing that one out though but when I was on day shift here at work I'd eat lunch at 11:00 am and then no dinner quite often till 6 or 7 pm and many times I needed the 1:10. But if I at lunch late and then had a snack when I got home from work it would be the 1:19. |
It almost sounds like you're stacking boluses when eating frequently. What do your postprandials do for each of the above patterns?
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg It makes me think I either need to eat more often or eat less or just eat and pray that it works out. |
Eating the "right" amount also is tricky. If I don't eat enough, I go hypo. If I eat too much, I gain weight.
A big (200+ g CHO) lunch will hold me until late the next morning, possibly with an evening snack. BG trends are surprisingly smooth.
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Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg A CGMS would be perfect to fully help figure that out but...
1) My insurance denied me numerous times and told me that they need evidentiary proof from a long term study of the effectiveness of the device. |
Hmmmm. I wish I could help you there. It seems logical and obvious that a CGMS would help one identify one's bodily patterns, and adjust accordingly. Better control leads to better long-term health, and fewer complications.
Oh... wait... I just answered my own question: Forget (more polite than another word beginning with same letter) control concerns, label someone as high risk, and jack premiums. Why focus on long-term prevention when there's an opportunity to increase cash flow now?
