not eating

[jared]

what happens if you dont eat in order to maintain sugar levels? does any one here do this...

[Dewey]

The pump is supposed to give users the freedom to skip or avoid a meal if they choose. I may be misunderstanding your question, but I sometimes avoid meals (when I'm not hungry, don't feel well <stomach pains>, or have a normal sugar and am not hungry), and generally my sugars stay well. However, it should not be used solely as a means to keep sugars in line. If this method is being used (to maintain good levels), then dosages (whether on MDI's, pump therapy or other meds) may need to be re-evaluated. Hope this helps. :)

[nantomsuethom]

How long would you go without eating? It doesn't sound healthy. I would think if you were taking shots you would end up going low. :confused:

When Thomas had the sensor on for 3 days he had to eat atleast one carb free meal a day to see where we needed to make changes in his basals. Although he does sometimes skip 1 meal to check basals. Those days are terrible (I skip the meal with him). :o

[rzrbks]

jared

what happens if you dont eat in order to maintain sugar levels? does any one here do this...

Yeah, I sometimes do this but I often find that it's not worth it. I feel sluggish and worn down much easier if I skip meals. Just don't have the energy levels.

[Eri's mom]

Erica will skip meals sometimes...but then she is always starving by the next meal, so it really doesn't help at all.

[HeatherP]

I skip lunch fairly regularly. I'm on Lantus, and I just don't inject any Humalog and I'm good to go.

[buzzborne]

I skip lunch fairly regularly. I'm on Lantus, and I just don't inject any Humalog and I'm good to go.

I was told that even if I skipped a meal that I was still to inject some insulin no matter what - even more so if I was ill, never not have any.

HeatherP.. do you not find that you bsl will rise if you dont take the humalog?

[lgvincent]

I've tried doing that and all I get out of it is insulin reactions.

[HeatherP]

Not usually. Unless you need to do a correction. I'm generally in my target range before dinner with no problems. (have to admit, not always though ;) )

[eevee]

:1eye: ...if one doesn't eat and our numbers are good (at that time), BUT we are T1, our liver will enjoy partying at our 'expense'. Regular meals/food is one of the cornerstones of good control....probably true of pumpers as well...

dont eat in order to maintain sugar levels ..I have gone without to lower a very high fbg, but if one is using insulin, I fail to see how it can maintain

Cheers.....Eve

[am1977]

If you are on Lantus and Humalog (or similar combo) or the pump, you should be able to skip a meal every now and then, if your levels are acceptable and you aren't too low or high. My question is, why would you want to? ;) Me, I always want to eat (maybe that's my problem...lol :D ) No, seriously I think if you monitor your blood sugar carefully and feel comfortable doing so, then it shouldn't pose a problem.

[jared]

No Internet at home so I only get to respond Monday thru Friday. SORRY the reason im asking is because I "once in a blue moon" will see a sugar level of like 180 or so and think to myself I know I don’t know how to count carbs and take insulin so if I don’t eat it will stay low and I can work on achieving lower and better control.... that’s why im scarred to eat anything. Right now I usually eat whatever and take insulin later depending on how high my sugars are. Im a real mess. Have a doctor’s appt again in January and diabetes clinic in January as well. I have to go to the clinic b/f they will give me a pump.... sometimes I wished I lived with some of you to help my diet and exercise ( smiles when thinks about having control of this mess ) :(

[eevee]

Jared...I doubt you will be allowed a pump until you learn to count carbs. Why not practice it from now until your Jan appointments. The pump doesn't 'think' about carbs...you have to tell it how many you are eating, and then it makes a calculation.
Carb counting is much easier if you only eat things like meat, cheese, salads, or cooked vegetables (excluding potato helps too). Snacks between meals (if needed) could be foil-wrapped wedges of cheese. This sort of food digests more slowly, and satisfies for longer.
I think you should eat at regular times to give your body a chance to understand what to expect. Have your insulin at the same time too. Check midway between meals in case you want to add a bit more.
Give it a go. Diabetes won't go away, and if not paid attention, can only get more difficult to manage.
.......Eve

[rzrbks]

OI!! jared

I know counting carbs sounds scarey but it is well worth it. All it takes is some pratice and patience on your part.

When I first started learning, I ate all my meals either at home or pre-measured amouts. I also measured out everything so that I could have a real understanding of what 1/2 cup was. Within a few weeks, however, I was racticed enough to be able to "Guesstimate" to amount of carbs I ate out.

I still prefer eating at home because I can control the amoutn of carbs easier, but, I do like to take my wife out, PLUS many of the restaurants have lists of the carb count of thier foods because of the Atkins Craze.

[Eri's mom]

When Thomas had the sensor on for 3 days he had to eat atleast one carb free meal a day to see where we needed to make changes in his basals. Although he does sometimes skip 1 meal to check basals. Those days are terrible (I skip the meal with him). :o


Wow, so when Eri starts the pump, she may have to miss a meal? (then again, if she had to, I KNOW it would be the school lunch)....

[rzrbks]

Wow, so when Eri starts the pump, she may have to miss a meal? (then again, if she had to, I KNOW it would be the school lunch)....

ROTFL

Ain't that the truth

[Eri's mom]

LOL...yep....she came home shaking....AGAIN....she was 71...why??? She said the lunch at school was "totally like dis-GUS-ting"...the hamburger was "TOTALLY" red...definitly NOT cooked to Miss Eri's standards...lol.

So, she ate a couple shortbread cookies and a carmel hersheys kiss(Oh man, those are AWESOME!!!)...and she went up to 121 :)

Weirdness...she's running into lower readings again...and, aside from the GREAT school lunches she chooses NOT to eat(and she won't pack b/c it's not cool, and God FORBID I showed up w/ a lunch for her...lol)...she's eating like a little piggy. GRANTED, a lot of proteins, some carbs, but she's so active...plays football w/ the neighborhood kids, climbs that **** tree and just runs.
Ah, the joys of an 11 yo girl!!! :1eye:

[rzrbks]

Once upon a Time, I taught at a school where the food was WONDERFUL every day.

Freshly made breads, Real fried checken, made on the site chilli, ans all other food---put on 17 pounds that year,>>>>>All the students went back for seconds, and the cooks kept PB and other things in case they ran out, so the kids could get thirds. :thumbsup:

[debaroo]

Hey it took me along time to get onto carbs...you just need to click with it and then you can count anything...i grew up at 12 having diabetes we didnt count carbs back then LOL...but im telling its easy once you get onto to..now when i want to try a new cracker or something i dont eat it unless i know the carb, if the carb isnt there i call the company ...im sure youll get onto carbs soon, and yes you should start before jan and what better time of year to start carbs through the christmas season..trust me youll get it :1eye: ...you have to