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If there is anyone here who is familiar with type 1 diabetes?

Hi friends. If there is anyone here who is familiar with type 1 diabetes? How do you handle the day-to-day management of type 1 diabetes, especially if you have an active lifestyle? What approach do you use to balance your sugar levels, especially in non-routine situations such as traveling, exercise, or stress? Do you have any personal nutrition, insulin pump use, or glucose monitoring tips that you would recommend to others?

Re: If there is anyone here who is familiar with type 1 diabetes?

I've heard of diabetes, but I'm not quite sure what it is. I know that people with this disease have to watch their blood sugar levels, but I'm not sure exactly what that means. Maybe someone can explain what this disease is all about?

Re: If there is anyone here who is familiar with type 1 diabetes?

Hi. Yup, I lead a fairly active lifestyle, and balancing my sugar levels is a constant process of trial and error. I can say with certainty that wearing a CGM has been a real lifesaver for me because I can see changes in my sugar levels over time. What I have learned 100% is about my nutrition. Now I try to plan my meals and snacks to avoid unexpected spikes. I also found the article on type 1 diabetes symptoms very helpful because it helped me better understand how my body signals hypo- or hyperglycemia. I recommend you read it to know more about the early warning signs.