Operation: Puppet (he/him)#diabetic pet peeve: people keep thinking that “gluten free” is diabetic-friendly.
No problem with gluten. It’s carbs. They are, in fact, different.
Preston Maness ☭I had one (1) slice of sourdough bread. Five hours ago. WTF #diabetes.
Ed WorrellMy stupid OmniPod failed at 4 am this morning, it scared the shit out of me! I’m glad it didn’t wake my wife up. I’m not sure how it didn’t though. #ScreamingPod #InsulinPump #Diabetic #T1D
NerbIf you run into this situation there is a way. Called the pharmacy when they opened at 9am and was told it was still showing not available at any locations.
Called Wellcare and managed to get past their AI phone and spoke to a real human.
Explained the insulin I need was not available in either pen or cartridge form. The rep then went down the list of insulin's. With me saying wrong type, that is basal, sorry 70/30 is a type 2 drug , and so on . Finally got him to acknowledge the insulin needed was not available.
So he says I guess you need to wait to see when it comes in. I apparently said the magic words of I guess I need to go to the emergency room since you cannot supply medication I need to stay alive. And will call my congressman and the local news to let others know we have a problem.
A emergency 1 month supply of Fiasp will be ready at the pharmacy after 3pm.
I built up an extra supply due to hurricanes.
But it looks like I might want to expand past having about 1 1/2 extra months worth and ask the Endo to over prescribe a bit more. Do not want to store a years worth but maybe 3 or so months worth might be smart.
Drug plan provider changed me from Fiasp to a generic at the first of the year;
Spent several days waiting for the prescription to come in. After 2 days or so it arrived. Was told they do not stock that insulin. It was the only bolus on the providers formulary.
I renewed last Thursday. Today is Thursday of the following week. Called the Pharmacy yesterday evening. They are going to call me back today with what they find out. Was told they checked and none available in their system.
Checked this morning and still.
"" Out of stock
Your prescription is temporarily out of stock at this pharmacy. We’ve ordered it for you and we expect it to be in soon.
Insulin Aspart 100 Unit/ml Crt ""
If I was not a diabetic prepper and hoarded supplies I would not be sitting here complaining about it right now. Guess I need to see what the insurance co is going to do and see about forcing them to provide a more available insulin.
Would prefer Fiasp as it is faster acting.
Kerr Avonsen (she/her)@SeaFury Strawberry Quik? I tried that recently, for variation in milk-flavouring, and I didn't really like it, not enough for the sugar-risk of it. Which is frustrating, considering there are only three things I know I can flavour cold milk with:
* coffee, with sweetener
* low-sugar hot chocolate power
* low-sugar chai powder
At least there is chai to add some variety to the standard coffee and chocolate.
neutronwranglerTo test crossposting to Bluesky I am reposting the first run I did since my schooldays after I was diagnosed diabetic. I am hoping to reach 10,000 kilometers since then this year.
On Bluesky I am neutronwrangler @misinfo.rmation.org
Ran 1.00 km (5:33min/km) at 9:34am this morning. https://en-gb.smashrun.com/john.cooper/run/1650207/byt72bzb#map
John Jaarsveld acupuncture#Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic #Diabetic Peripheral #Neuropahty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11916-025-01386-z
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11916-025-01386-z
Acupuncture for the Management of Chronic Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials - Current Pain and Headache Reports
Aim Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) affects up to half of all patients with diabetes mellitus. Acupuncture is often used to manage chronic pain, but its’ effects on DPN are uncertain. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs) to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture for DPN. Methods We searched databases from inception to September 30, 2024. Paired reviewers independently extracted data and assessed risk of bias. We used random effects models for all meta-analyses and the GRADE approach to assess the certainty of evidence. Results We included 14 RCTs (1,169 participants, 45% female). Low certainty evidence suggests that, compared to sham, acupuncture may reduce pain (weighted mean difference [WMD] -1.44 cm on a 10 cm VAS, 95%CI -1.72 to -1.15; modelled risk difference [RD] for achieving the minimally important difference [MID] of 1.5 cm: 45%, 95%CI 35–54%). Comparted to sham or usual care, low certainty evidence suggests that acupuncture may reduce overall neurological symptom severity (WMD − 1.22 [95%CI -1.85, -0.59] on the 19-point Toronto Clinical Scoring System [TCSS]), and provide little to no difference in physical functioning, mental functioning, or adverse events. Low certainty evidence suggests that, compared to amitriptyline or pregabalin, acupuncture may reduce pain associated with DPN. Conclusions Acupuncture for DPN may reduce pain when compared to sham acupuncture and may reduce neurologic symptom severity and result in little to no difference in physical functioning, mental functioning or adverse events, when compared with sham acupuncture or usual care.
Tanya McGee Wheatley 💜🥰#ExerciseLog
Another abbreviated workout of only 18 minutes on the exercise bike. I did 4.29 miles. CGM was going through quality check so I was unable to get glucose reading for several minutes and when I did, it was low. #Fitness #Diabetic
Another abbreviated workout of only 18 minutes on the exercise bike. I did 4.29 miles. CGM was going through quality check so I was unable to get glucose reading for several minutes and when I did, it was low. #Fitness #Diabetic