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Dec 16, 2022

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected !

Are you asking if the temperature of the sensor affects its performance or if cold weather affects our natural insulin needs....

I would probably say both.....

I personally have had to do a full review becasue of the cold weather........minor adjustments to basal downwards but I have had to increase the insulin I need for carbs..... male 39

Dec 13, 2022

John H 20 posts

Topic: Questions for HCPs / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected !

Good afternoon folks, and hope that some advice may be given regarding the title of my post.
As a well seasoned diabetic diagnosed in 1976 with many things that have changed over many years, I have a new question regarding what may be going on with me right now.
We used to understand that our bodies would be using stored energies carb's ETC when colder weather happens. And for me I was no exception to this rule, however I have been reading reports on the media that some have experienced the opposite effects. This makes for a concern regarding how this change has happened or is it an age thing combined with the illness, as I am experiencing the same effects.
I am using the Libre 2 system which has up till now been ok, but the current sensor is about 4mmol higher in measurement to actual bg, also my phone downloaded a full upgrade of Android 13, this has benefitted me in ways that are not pleasing, the phone loses contact with the sensor all the time apart from the scan process, giving excessive pointless notifications even with my phone right in front of me, thus the alarms are now muted in the hope that the next sensor will function without app updates halfway thorugh its useage time - still have 6 days remaining.
So to sum this up, is it a new thing with elevated glucose measurement when it turns cold (Male 54y/o).
Any advice would be great.
Many thanks in advance - John H.

Nov 13, 2022

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19

Thanks. My insulin sensitivity appears to have returned to normal levels. It might have been the immune system working overtime or the fact that I was down to less than 20% of normal physical activity levels or a combination of the two.

Thanks again.

Nov 10, 2022

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Dawn Phenomenon

Davidgs said:
I've had diabetes mellitus for 50 years and have only recently suffered from this so called dawn phenomena. I managed to stop it by taking an additional 3 units of Levemir before my evening meal in addition to the 8 units of Levemir I take pre breakfast. Hope this helps. This is my first post having only recently graduated.

You can confirm dawn phenomenon by doing a basal test overnight and include a 3 am test......

If you have increasd your basal from dinner to breakfast and now wake up in range, you may have been on the wrong dose, as opposed to the liver making a contribution in the hours prior to waking.....

Nov 10, 2022

novorapidboi26 1,819 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19

Didnt seem to have any effect on me either during or after......

At least you have the tools to observe and adjust if needed.......and hopfully it returns to normal....

Nov 7, 2022

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19

Thanks very much.

My BGLs are 28.4 mmol/L which is the highest they have ever been.

I've doubled my basal insulin. Hopefully things will return to normal soon.

Nov 7, 2022

michaelj 45 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19

Had covid back in July and in hospital for 6 days. Blood were all over the place as infection messed things up plus lack of energy and movement. Pleased to say it all calmed down once the infections was over and back to normal now so don't give up Warwick it will improve. May take a few weeks to get there but hang on in.

Nov 7, 2022

Warwick 423 posts

Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19

Hello All,

I've had Covid-19 for the last 9 days (first time), and my BGLs are regularly in the low 20s when I wake. Usually they wouldn't be over 11.

Has anyone else had to increase their basal insulin by a lot during Covid-19? If so, did they eventually revert to normal levels, or did it become a permanent thing?

Thanks,
Warwick.

Oct 31, 2022

Davidgs 1 post

Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Dawn Phenomenon

I've had diabetes mellitus for 50 years and have only recently suffered from this so called dawn phenomena. I managed to stop it by taking an additional 3 units of Levemir before my evening meal in addition to the 8 units of Levemir I take pre breakfast. Hope this helps. This is my first post having only recently graduated.


Dec 16, 2022 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected ! Are you asking if the temperature of the sensor affects its performance or if cold weather affects our natural insulin needs.... I would probably say both..... I personally have had to do a full review becasue of the cold weather........minor adjustments to basal downwards but I have had to increase the insulin I need for carbs..... male 39

Dec 13, 2022 John H 20 posts	Topic: Questions for HCPs / Experiencing a change in control during cold weather not what was expected ! Good afternoon folks, and hope that some advice may be given regarding the title of my post. As a well seasoned diabetic diagnosed in 1976 with many things that have changed over many years, I have a new question regarding what may be going on with me right now. We used to understand that our bodies would be using stored energies carb's ETC when colder weather happens. And for me I was no exception to this rule, however I have been reading reports on the media that some have experienced the opposite effects. This makes for a concern regarding how this change has happened or is it an age thing combined with the illness, as I am experiencing the same effects. I am using the Libre 2 system which has up till now been ok, but the current sensor is about 4mmol higher in measurement to actual bg, also my phone downloaded a full upgrade of Android 13, this has benefitted me in ways that are not pleasing, the phone loses contact with the sensor all the time apart from the scan process, giving excessive pointless notifications even with my phone right in front of me, thus the alarms are now muted in the hope that the next sensor will function without app updates halfway thorugh its useage time - still have 6 days remaining. So to sum this up, is it a new thing with elevated glucose measurement when it turns cold (Male 54y/o). Any advice would be great. Many thanks in advance - John H.

Nov 13, 2022 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19 Thanks. My insulin sensitivity appears to have returned to normal levels. It might have been the immune system working overtime or the fact that I was down to less than 20% of normal physical activity levels or a combination of the two. Thanks again.

Nov 10, 2022 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Dawn Phenomenon Davidgs said: I've had diabetes mellitus for 50 years and have only recently suffered from this so called dawn phenomena. I managed to stop it by taking an additional 3 units of Levemir before my evening meal in addition to the 8 units of Levemir I take pre breakfast. Hope this helps. This is my first post having only recently graduated. You can confirm dawn phenomenon by doing a basal test overnight and include a 3 am test...... If you have increasd your basal from dinner to breakfast and now wake up in range, you may have been on the wrong dose, as opposed to the liver making a contribution in the hours prior to waking.....

Nov 10, 2022 novorapidboi26 1,819 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19 Didnt seem to have any effect on me either during or after...... At least you have the tools to observe and adjust if needed.......and hopfully it returns to normal....

Nov 7, 2022 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19 Thanks very much. My BGLs are 28.4 mmol/L which is the highest they have ever been. I've doubled my basal insulin. Hopefully things will return to normal soon.

Nov 7, 2022 michaelj 45 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19 Had covid back in July and in hospital for 6 days. Blood were all over the place as infection messed things up plus lack of energy and movement. Pleased to say it all calmed down once the infections was over and back to normal now so don't give up Warwick it will improve. May take a few weeks to get there but hang on in.

Nov 7, 2022 Warwick 423 posts	Topic: General Discussion / Increase of insulin needed after Covid-19 Hello All, I've had Covid-19 for the last 9 days (first time), and my BGLs are regularly in the low 20s when I wake. Usually they wouldn't be over 11. Has anyone else had to increase their basal insulin by a lot during Covid-19? If so, did they eventually revert to normal levels, or did it become a permanent thing? Thanks, Warwick.

Oct 31, 2022 Davidgs 1 post	Topic: Carbohydrate Counting / Dawn Phenomenon I've had diabetes mellitus for 50 years and have only recently suffered from this so called dawn phenomena. I managed to stop it by taking an additional 3 units of Levemir before my evening meal in addition to the 8 units of Levemir I take pre breakfast. Hope this helps. This is my first post having only recently graduated.