Sherri's Wisdom

What type of diabetes do you have?  

T1D 

What is your primary physical activity, exercise, or sport?  

Walking at least 1 hour on the beach 

If you participate in other physical activities, exercises, or sports, what are they?

Walking at least 1 hour anywhere else  

What devices do you use to track your physical activity?  

Google Fit    

What devices do you use to manage your diabetes?  

Libre 2 Plus or Dexcom G6 with Tandem T:Slim X2 with Control IQ 

Why did you choose your devices?  

I like the control that Tandem provides, and I like the accuracy of the Libre2 Plus.  

What challenges do you have around diabetes and exercise, and how do you overcome them?  

I take my pump off when I wake up, and inject Lantus so I have NO fast-acting IOB at any time in the morning when I take my long walk. 

What would you tell someone considering the same devices that you use? 

I like the pump, but you still have to be smarter than the pump to avoid lows when exercising. I tried exercise mode, eating carbs first, etc, but it just doesn't allow for spontaneity like using Lantus does. For me, I cannot have any rapid-acting IOB when I start moving.  

What is your favorite low snack?  

I hate having to eat! I use glucose tabs. 

Do you have anything else that you want to share? 

It's the hardest thing to figure out unless you plan it the same every day.