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You are here: Home / Blog / The 5 Things Over 50 Years That’ve Shaped My Experience with Diabetes

The 5 Things Over 50 Years That’ve Shaped My Experience with Diabetes

November 8, 2018 By Toby Smithson

This year, November is extra special for me in my annual recognition of National Diabetes Month and celebration of World Diabetes Day on November 14th. November 2018 marks my 50-year “Diaversary”—50 years since being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. At the time of my diagnosis, my family and I were in shock and scared of the unknown. So, after 50 years of managing this chronic condition I feel there is a cause for celebration – a time to “stop and smell the roses.” What roses? I mean all the changes over the past five decades that have made controlling diabetes more effective and, nearly as important, easier. And to celebrate five decades, here are my choices for the top five advances in diabetes management since 1968.

FOOD CHOICES:
The introduction of “carbohydrate counting” for blood sugar management has been an effective tool for people with diabetes. For the majority of my life with diabetes I followed a “Diabetes Exchange” meal planning strategy, where foods were divided into six food groups – starches, fruits, milk, meat and meat substitutes, fats and sweets plus a “free food” list. Diabetes is a family affair since lifestyle is a major component of management, and my family basically followed the same type of meal plan (although I don’t recall anyone else using the food scale to weigh portions). I’m glad I learned exchanges, but carbohydrate counting has added more flexibility in food choices and been a better tool for matching insulin doses to carbohydrate intake.

I can’t leave food choices without mentioning low calorie sweeteners like sucralose as an advancement in diabetes management. This advancement includes over 100 studies conducted over 20 years on safety of this sweetening ingredient. In a previous blog entitled, “Being More Normal – How Healthy Eating With Diabetes Has Evolved,” I discuss this in depth. But, having mentioned the Diabetes Exchange List earlier, I can illustrate my appreciation for sucralose, the no-calorie sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener, by consulting the list and finding the “modest” portion sizes for banana nut bread as ½ ounce, lemonade as ¼ cup, and pumpkin pie as one-twelfth of a pie. Reducing the sugar and calories in these desserts and sweet drinks with low calorie sweeteners makes a significant difference in my enjoyment of sweets.

INSULIN:
Insulin is essential for people with type 1 diabetes. Fortunately for me, insulin treatment for type 1 diabetes commenced in the mid-1920’s. In my fifty-year life with diabetes, it is not so much the discovery of insulin I have experienced, but rather the improvement of insulin. At my diagnosis, insulin was “animal derived” – isolated from the pancreas of pigs and cows. Animal derived insulin caused allergic reactions in some people, and for me tended to irritate injection sites. Now, synthetic human insulin is available, manufactured by bacteria or yeast that have had the genetic “assembly instructions” spliced into their DNA (recombinant DNA).

Insulin has also been modified over the years to create different formulations having different profiles in the strength and timing of their effectiveness in reducing blood sugar levels. “Rapid acting” insulin takes effect very quickly (5-15 minutes), profoundly increases insulin levels in the bloodstream, and its action dissipates within a few hours. The action of “long acting” insulins, on the other hand, are very modest (2-4 hours), but persist for 24 hours or longer. Long-acting insulin improved insulin therapy by acting as a “basal rate” similar to natural human metabolism. Overall, improvements in insulin therapy helped people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes manage blood glucose levels.

MEDICATIONS:
I’ve always be unsure about calling insulin a “medication” since it is the same hormone I used to produce naturally. But, my long-term health with diabetes has likely benefited from medications effective in preventing heart disease (statins) and kidney disease/ eye complications (lisinopril), all conditions for which diabetes increases the risk substantially. And, people with type 2 diabetes have a range of oral and injectable non-insulin medications that help control blood sugar levels without the risk (in most cases) for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels) associated with insulin.

TECHNOLOGY:
Just as technology was booming with electronic games, cell phones, the internet and improved digital TV’s, technology was also booming in the diabetes world. From my diagnosis until sometime in the 1980’s, I checked my blood glucose level by checking for excess sugar in urine, only detectable, by the way, when the level is too high. Now I work with patients whose blood glucose results are automatically uploaded to “the cloud” and will send me a text if the level is too low or too high. I now wear on my arm a “continuous glucose monitor” (CGM) the size of a quarter that can give me my level in 2 seconds. The ten-day active period for my CGM spares me as many as 100 finger sticks. I also wear an insulin pump that saves me 15 insulin injections over its three-day active span, and, more importantly, allows me to regulate my blood glucose levels much more accurately.

SUPPORT:
As the years have progressed, there has also been a huge increase in the availability of professional and peer support, and education. Certified Diabetes Educators (CDE), first credentialed in 1986, can train people to manage diabetes and help them with problem solving their diabetes. There are great resources available online, including peer support “communities.” The growth in diabetes support has allowed me not only to have a path to seek support myself, but also to provide support to others through my website, other media outlets, and as a CDE coach.

I know this may sound odd, but I’m thankful for all the challenges of living with diabetes. Those challenges have also brought opportunities to my life. Living with diabetes has taught me to be independent, a problem solver, a creative thinker and overall healthier by following a healthy eating plan and getting daily exercise starting early in life. And, it’s given me the opportunity to share what I’ve learned with others. Here’s to the next 50 years!

This blog post is sponsored by SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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  1. Cheryl Barthelman says

    November 14, 2018 at 5:15 pm

    Toby, this is awesome! Happy Diaversary!

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Blood sugar hack
If you have been diagnosed with diabetes and are taking a medication that can cause low blood sugar or tend to run below target readings, I bet you e heard about treating a low blood sugar with a fast acting carbohydrate. That is correct. But… if you see your blood sugar trending down but not to the 70 mg/dl reading, and it’s close to your meal time, you may be able to stop the low by eating a halo orange! This is one of the tricks I do so that I can get more nutrition (fruit) in my body instead of eating a fast acting carb with little to no nutrition. One halo has about 9 grams of carb which matches up perfectly for me to prevent a further blood sugar dive.
TY @thewonderfulcompany for all the samples in honor of nutrition month.
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#truth 
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Diabetes is a full time job +
24 hours a day/7days a week.
Make sure you take quiet moments like this blue heron I spotted today. I took a walk and then checked my blood sugar to make sure it was in target and then let go… I took a 30 minute break of not thinking about diabetes… and if you know me, you’ll know I certainly wasn’t thinking about catching a fish.
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Added bonus to the flight of flavors in these microgreens is the nutritional value- they contain about 5x more vitamins and carotenoids than mature plants. 
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Go microGREEN!
I found another diabetes friendly food that I love and is an easy way to add a burst of flavors to my meal or snacks without adding lots of carb and calories.

Added bonus to the flight of flavors in these microgreens is the nutritional value- they contain about 5x more vitamins and carotenoids than mature plants.
I’ve been topping my salads or using the microgreens as my salad at lunch and dinner. My husband has been using the spicy micro wasabi mustard on his sandwiches instead of a spread. Thanks for introducing me with the samples @aerofarms

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Thank you for continued research in diabetes. The latest clinical trials are for a device that has the potential to treat type 1 diabetes. There is FDA clearance for a new device that is immunoprotective.

Yay, no worry related to immunosuppressants. It’s developed by Vertex and is a stem cell-derived, fully differentiated pancreatic islet cell therapy.

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Thank you @elilillyco for listening and taking action by lowering prices of Humalog and Humulin insulin.

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Erythritol, what?
Did you have the same reaction that I did after reading/listening to the latest headlines “Artificial sweetener erythritol linked to heart attack and stroke, study finds”?
What? People at risk are those who are at risk for heart disease and have diabetes? What? That’s us!

Ok, it’s important to read past the headline. Here’s a couple points to ponder…
1) there are limitations to this study
2) the participants already had a high prevalence of heart disease
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4) a very important component was left out of the study… they didn’t look at the participants diet.

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Did you know? Exercise doesn’t always bring blood sugar down.
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This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t play, just know you may first see a rise in blood sugar.

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So many followers with diabetes ask me, “can I eat sweetpotatoes without spiking my blood sugar levels?” 

Don’t let the “sweet” in “sweetpotato” fool you - this root is actually a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamin A, potassium, and fiber which will actually help you keep your blood sugar balanced! 

But there’s an important detail that not many people know about - we should be consuming the SKIN of our sweetpotatoes to really lower our glycemic index and maximize our fiber intake. So when it comes to sweetpotatoes, you can put that peeler away!

Portioning is also highly important for maintaining your blood sugar levels. Learn more about how to safely portion your sweetpotatoes in my YouTube video, “How to Eat Sweet Potatoes for Balanced Blood Sugar!” 

Another fun fact: You might have noticed that I spell “sweetpotato” as one word. That’s because according to many experts, this is the correct way to spell it, since sweetpotatoes are not a kind of potato but a different vegetable entirely! 

For more Sweetpotato facts and recipes, be sure to check out @ncsweetpotatoes 🧡

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So many followers with diabetes ask me, “can I eat sweetpotatoes without spiking my blood sugar levels?” 

Don’t let the “sweet” in “sweetpotato” fool you - this root is actually a nutritional powerhouse loaded with vitamin A, potassium, and fiber which will actually help you keep your blood sugar balanced! 

But there’s an important detail that not many people know about - we should be consuming the SKIN of our sweetpotatoes to really lower our glycemic index and maximize our fiber intake. So when it comes to sweetpotatoes, you can put that peeler away!

Portioning is also highly important for maintaining your blood sugar levels. Learn more about how to safely portion your sweetpotatoes in my YouTube video, “How to Eat Sweet Potatoes for Balanced Blood Sugar!” 

Another fun fact: You might have noticed that I spell “sweetpotato” as one word. That’s because according to many experts, this is the correct way to spell it, since sweetpotatoes are not a kind of potato but a different vegetable entirely! 

For more Sweetpotato facts and recipes, be sure to check out @ncsweetpotatoes 🧡

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Are you a frequent shopper at Trader Joe’s ( if not, you may want to give it a try)? Check out the great shopping list of dietitians favorites in the latest @huffpost by @kendrickjulie516 
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Getting ZAVVY? 

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Along with diet and exercise, ZAVVY lowers A1C, weight, and blood pressure. 

Talk to your doctor if this is an option for you. 

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Getting ZAVVY?

There’s a new SGLT2i medication that’s been added to the list of type 2 diabetes meds. ZAVVY (short for brenzavvy) joins farxiga, jardiance, invokana, and steglatro.

Along with diet and exercise, ZAVVY lowers A1C, weight, and blood pressure.

Talk to your doctor if this is an option for you.

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Great news for people diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are on Medicare! 

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Great news for people diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are on Medicare!

The new Dexcom G7 will be available to all Medicare patients who meet the eligibility. This doesn’t cover people with type 2 who take basal insulin.

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Fun fact: 🍠 Sweetpotato is not a yam. 

Sweetpotatoes are a root; yams are a tuber.

Use 5 grams carb per ounce of potato consumed 🍠

Use 42 grams carb for 1 cup of cubed yams

#diabetes #type1diabetes #prediabetes #type2diabetes 
@ncsweetpotato #makeitNCsweet #nationalsweetpotatomonth #ncsweetpotatoes #potatoes #yams

Fun fact: 🍠 Sweetpotato is not a yam.

Sweetpotatoes are a root; yams are a tuber.

Use 5 grams carb per ounce of potato consumed 🍠

Use 42 grams carb for 1 cup of cubed yams

#diabetes #type1diabetes #prediabetes #type2diabetes
@ncsweetpotato #makeitNCsweet #nationalsweetpotatomonth #ncsweetpotatoes #potatoes #yams
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Congrats Dexcom on the launch of the new G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as seen on Super Bowl 57. Did anyone else find it odd that the CGM would need to be advertised to a wide audience? I don’t know of anyone with type 1 nor many with type 2, who don’t know that Dexcom is a potential (cost prohibitive) option as part of diabetes management.  End of rant. 

#superbowlcommercials #dexcom #diabetes #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetestype2 #diabetestype1 #typeonediabetes #type1 #type1diabetes #type2 #type2diabetes #diabetesmanagement #continuosglucosemonitor

Congrats Dexcom on the launch of the new G7 continuous glucose monitor (CGM) as seen on Super Bowl 57. Did anyone else find it odd that the CGM would need to be advertised to a wide audience? I don’t know of anyone with type 1 nor many with type 2, who don’t know that Dexcom is a potential (cost prohibitive) option as part of diabetes management. End of rant.

#superbowlcommercials #dexcom #diabetes #diabetesonlinecommunity #diabetestype2 #diabetestype1 #typeonediabetes #type1 #type1diabetes #type2 #type2diabetes #diabetesmanagement #continuosglucosemonitor
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Can you eat chocolate??? Not all chocolate is created equal when it comes to health benefits. Yes, there are health benefits to eating chocolate 🙌 Opt for dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa which is rich in antioxidants. With cocoa powder, choose the lighter powder ( un-dutched)vs a darker powder because it contains more antioxidants. 
One of my fav recipes is my own chocolate chia pudding. You can find the recipe on my Diabetes Everyday YouTube channel. Tap on linktree to get to my YouTube. 
#diabetes #diabetesfriendly #fiber #chocolate #chiapudding #chiapuddingrecipe #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type2 #type1 #hearthealth #valentinesdayrecipes #valentinesday

Can you eat chocolate??? Not all chocolate is created equal when it comes to health benefits. Yes, there are health benefits to eating chocolate 🙌 Opt for dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa which is rich in antioxidants. With cocoa powder, choose the lighter powder ( un-dutched)vs a darker powder because it contains more antioxidants.
One of my fav recipes is my own chocolate chia pudding. You can find the recipe on my Diabetes Everyday YouTube channel. Tap on linktree to get to my YouTube.
#diabetes #diabetesfriendly #fiber #chocolate #chiapudding #chiapuddingrecipe #type1diabetes #type2diabetes #type2 #type1 #hearthealth #valentinesdayrecipes #valentinesday
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Feb 8

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Guess what made my list of best foods to include for prediabetes and diabetes management? Here’s the link to the article in Forbes…
#diabetes #type2diabetes #prediabetes #type1diabetes #typeonediabetes #diabetesawareness #nuts @californiaalmonds #almonds #healthyfats #diabetesfriendly #diabetesdiet @forbes 

https://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid&tid=63e3428227c5495ca83dcd2d954d4de7&url=https://www.forbes.com/health/body/prediabetes-diet/&c=15755338635719548451&mkt=en-us

Guess what made my list of best foods to include for prediabetes and diabetes management? Here’s the link to the article in Forbes…
#diabetes #type2diabetes #prediabetes #type1diabetes #typeonediabetes #diabetesawareness #nuts @californiaalmonds #almonds #healthyfats #diabetesfriendly #diabetesdiet @forbes

https://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid&tid=63e3428227c5495ca83dcd2d954d4de7&url=https://www.forbes.com/health/body/prediabetes-diet/&c=15755338635719548451&mkt=en-us
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