WalkingPetriDish

How is this different (or similar to) the protests in Turkey? Meaning that this seems to be a protest of the current generation; does it resonate at all with older folks?

I'm also type 1, been that way 34 years. Back in the day they didn't test for autoantibodies-- when I finally did my anti insulin ones were off scale-high.

A couple of things. Autoantibody levels can cycle, meaning they're not always constant. At the point of diagnosis they're often highest. That's ok. It may drop with time. No one has studied this over time, and I really feel like this study needs to be done. Second: most insulin a today are not strictly native human ones; often they're modified to act quicker or slower. There are also animal derived insulins. In either case, you have some options.

Going low carb is a pretty sound option too. Quinoa is good. You need some carbs. Just lower the amount of carbs so you won't have to challenge your body with a matching dose of insulin.

Feel free to PM me. I study this for a living.

What's the most efficient way to generate electricity for such a craft ( in terms of weight and electricity yield)? Solar, RTG, or ???? Can you compare a bit for us?

Of course. Most importantly, don't panic. Getting diagnosed late in life is scary as fuck--it was scary when I was diagnosed, and I was young. Just remember that diabetes is a disease of autoantibodies: up to 40% of diabetics have insulin AAs. hell, you may develop more later in life, and not just diabetic ones. 10% of diabetics also become celiac. A study came out last year showing cardiac autoantibodies, but only after an initial infarction.

Luckily for me, my levels don't cause pain at injection site or reduced insulin function. Every one is different though. If there is one golden rule: good control keeps all those side effects lower. Do a little experiment: test frequently (every 2-3 hours) for a couple weeks, and try to keep those BGs under 200. You're taking humalog? That's good shit. It fixes mistakes quickly. Stay low glycemic in your dirt--it will be easier to control. Your other symptoms may become more manageable when your BGs stabilize. It's tough at first. But there's no replacement for frequent testing to correct "excursions" quickly.

How does it feel knowing that you are in the history books, and rank up there with the likes of Magellan and Columbus? I mean, with any luck, people hundreds of years from now will be reading about you.