Hello,
You might want to also post this in the Adult Category for more replies.
I have CF and am 41. I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18. However, others I've talked to seem to have more of a Type II diabetes, whereas I have always been Type I (insulin dependent). A doctor a long time ago told me mine was probably more heriditary, vs CF.
I am on a Carb Counting Insulin (Humalog) which is a fast acting insulin. I take that in combination to Lantus, a long acting insulin. (Carb counting insulins are taken either by individual injections each time you eat, or by use of an insulin pump.)
For a CFer, any of the carb counting insulins are probably best, since it allows more freedom in eating (both in size and in description). It's always best to eat a balanced diet - balanced between carbs, proteins and fats (diabetes or not). Doing that guarantees better blood sugar control. You will probably take classes that help you understand how food affect blood sugars.
Other things that affect blood sugar (whether negative or positively) are: Illness, Stress and Exercise.
In the beginning you'll want to test often - it will help you see exactly how things affect the sugars, and by how much.
<u>A tip for testing:</u> Don't use the pad of the finger, test on the side - there is less pain that way.
Feel free to IM if you want...and don't hesitate to ask your doctor for classes.
Best Wishes <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
You might want to also post this in the Adult Category for more replies.
I have CF and am 41. I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 18. However, others I've talked to seem to have more of a Type II diabetes, whereas I have always been Type I (insulin dependent). A doctor a long time ago told me mine was probably more heriditary, vs CF.
I am on a Carb Counting Insulin (Humalog) which is a fast acting insulin. I take that in combination to Lantus, a long acting insulin. (Carb counting insulins are taken either by individual injections each time you eat, or by use of an insulin pump.)
For a CFer, any of the carb counting insulins are probably best, since it allows more freedom in eating (both in size and in description). It's always best to eat a balanced diet - balanced between carbs, proteins and fats (diabetes or not). Doing that guarantees better blood sugar control. You will probably take classes that help you understand how food affect blood sugars.
Other things that affect blood sugar (whether negative or positively) are: Illness, Stress and Exercise.
In the beginning you'll want to test often - it will help you see exactly how things affect the sugars, and by how much.
<u>A tip for testing:</u> Don't use the pad of the finger, test on the side - there is less pain that way.
Feel free to IM if you want...and don't hesitate to ask your doctor for classes.
Best Wishes <img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">