My kid has been a Type 1 since he was 18 months. We use the Bayer models now. Accurate, charges via usb. Downloads easily. Can connect with your pump if you have one and want that feature enabled.
Ketogenic diets were built for diabetics, but originally built for folks who wanted to train the body off of metabolizing carbs first. The awesome side effect of the Keto diets is that the weight comes off pretty quick, and it isn’t ‘liver weight’ (that quick weight you lose when your liver shrinks from fasting or dieting).
High fat and high protein. It’s easier than you think, and I was a guy who worshiped at the altar of fine breads and pastas. Lost 80 lbs at age 50.
The other good thing for a guy my age is that I don’t have to mess with the whole type 2 thing that seems inevitable anymore.
When I sin, I sin big, but it isn’t often. By sinning I mean if someone sets a piece of homemade apple pie in front of you, then I eat it with relish. I won’t do that for chips, donuts, etc.
Hand baked goods that are rare, or fine pasta dishes at restaurants, then I do it.
It has a material effect on you, however, that feels like you are ‘buzzed’. Once your body is trained off of carbs, and then you ‘sin’, you get a feeling for what a load carbohydrates put on your system.
Eww! That doesn't sound good!
“if someone sets a piece of homemade apple pie in front of you, then I eat it with relish.”
If you eat pie that was set in front of me, I’m going to be pissed. ESPECIALLY if you put relish on it.