My blood glucose has been running slightly low this morning after the quick recovery from breakfast. But this was its first test of low BG. It stopped dropping and flat lined at 59, has been there for about 30 mins and is now on its way back up.
It’s funny, and fortunate, but I had never had glucagon until this trial. I was interested to see how I would feel receiving it. The doses are so small, that I have not felt anything that is typically a glucagon physiologic reaction. It only has worked to keep my blood sugar from going low, for the most part. And now that the algorithm has experienced its first hypoglycemic reaction, it will be able to prevent it in the future. Just by simply balancing out the administration of the two hormones.
Oh, and the glucagon is such a simple molecule that it doesn’t have the time frame problems that insulin typically does. It is absorbed and works quickly.
Now, almost time for lunch, and I am looking forward to seeing how much the algorithm learned from breakfast.
Thank you for being an amazing role model! My 10-year old daughter was diagnosed with T1d six chaotic, hard months ago – we are thankful for your trial with the AP as it moves us all forward to a better life. Thank you!
Well, Liza, the first year with the learning curve is the toughest. Keep your head up, and know that she’ll be able to live a full, happy and healthy life with T1D with today’s standard of care. However, the new standard of care is on the horizon! Hopefully you have hooked up with the folks from JDRF and have some other people that can help you locally. Know that the JDRF and their volunteers are fighting like mad for you and your daughter to improve care and find a cure.