Sometimes you’re going to have days when your blood sugar is
crazy no matter what you do! No matter
how hard you try to fix things, you inevitably have a crazy spike that you
can’t get down, or you bottom out because of over-correcting. There are so many factors that can lead to
these unexplainable swings, some of which are fixable and others that you just
have to ride out…
- Faulty site, bent cannula or some kind of leak letting out insulin
- Air bubbles in the reservoir
- Stress
- Sickness
- Reduction in exercise
With college comes exams and with exams comes stress! This is my last week of school before spring break and with 2 exams on Friday; I have definitely seen the effects of stress and a busy schedule on my blood sugar! Late nights studying, skipping out on regular exercise and eating at weird times certainly can throw things for a loop.
Quick fix?
…Unfortunately in most cases there isn’t one! Staying persistent with checking and giving,
trying to limit the amount of carbs you eat and following a normal schedule as
much as possible is sometimes all you can do!
Even when Diabetes decides to act up, remember who’s ultimately
in control :)
For more info on how stress affects blood sugar, check out:
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