Dealing With Highs

Finger-pricked hands down, I would take high blood sugar over low blood sugar any day. I mean, you can't have snacks like when your blood sugar is low, but low blood sugar can be scary while high blood sugar is just a nuisance.

High blood sugar is awful to have for a long period of time and can lead to all sorts of health problems so it isn't good to float in the 300+ area for long, but it can be lowered pretty easily. 

• Drink water 
• Even if you don't want to drink any more water. Remember what it was like when you were first diagnosed? Pretend you're that thirsty again. Just keep drinking water.
• Exercise 
• No one wants to hear that phrase, but if you want your blood sugar to go down, you better start moving. Turn on some music and jump around a little. It's not gonna hurt you.
• Go to bed
• If you've done all you can to lower your blood sugar but it still won't cooperate, go ahead and take a nap. 

If you have a pattern of highs, you might need to change your insulin to carb ratio.

Just remember, this number is not forever. Your blood sugar will change. You aren't bad at managing your diabetes if your number is high, okay? Keep moving forward and don't give up. 

You're doing so well.

I'm rooting for you. 

Diabetic Danica: T1D Resource

Diabetic Danica is a great resource for first time Type 1 Diabetics. She has been such a major help in learning about and getting through the first few weeks of my diabetes.

This video was especially helpful when I was getting my own Dexcom. She was so calm and informative. I thought, "If Danica can do it, so can I!"
I strongly suggest watching some of her other videos if you need support when it comes to making a diabetic decision.