A few things can make control a lot easier. The two devices that I have are wonderful. I use an insulin pump from Medtronic and a continuos glucose monitor by Dexcom. Continually knowing how much active insulin I have by checking my pump is great. The CGM allows me to feel confident with where my numbers are. I am able to catch lows or highs before they occur.
During exercise, I am able to just check my CGM to see how I am doing. Before I had my CGM, it was very rare that I would stop to prick my finger and do a blood test. I keep my pump on the entire time while working out unless I am doing some slow steady state exercise like running(this doesn't happen very often).
I wish I didn't resist these devices for so long. I have used a pump for about ten years and a CGM for about six months. The biggest problem with these devices are the out of pocket expenses. This needs to change.
In my opinion, if more type 1s could have more affordable devises or even any access to them, control and overall health would improve. If you would like to get behind an organization, I would recommend the JDRF. Their goal is to turn type 1 into type none. The JDRF does great things!
