Finals & Diabetes

Today's entry is about something I thought of today: How to manage Diabetes during Finals week at college or SOLs/SATs. I’ve been A type 1 diabetic since age 12, so I got to deal with all the above while managing my diabetes.

The most important thing to do during this hectic period of time is to watch your blood glucose levels like a hawk. I test quite a lot currently, but I check probably 9 times a day during these stressful times. The stress & worry of upcoming finals or whatever can cause your levels to elevate. Just make sure you check, check, check & correct accordingly & try not to stress if possible.

Next suggestion is to watch what you eat. No, not a diet. Just don’t eat too much or too frequently, because there’s nothing more agonizing than trying to study while feeling sluggish & tired. Either eat lighter or spread your meals & snacks apart.

The last thing I do (depends on your religious affiliation) is pray. I am very religious & I pray about everything that goes wrong in my life & let God handle it.

When it comes to the day/s of the finals or SOLs/SATs, make sure to test before you start the exam & have water & a low BG snack just in case & be vocal with your professors.
I hope this blog has helped & good luck on your upcoming exams!

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My opinion on Reli On Diabetes Supplies

As you may know if you watch any of my YouTube videos, I am without insurance. I will be back on a new plan next month!!

While I was without, I used a lot of diabetes supplies from "Reli On". I will continue to use them once my new plan kicks in. I use teir Syringes & insulin pen needles. In this entry, I will be giving my review on both products & the company overall's rating from myself.

Let's start with the SYRINGES!
I have been using the Reli On syringes for a week or so now & I like them! A syringe is a syringe right? The only reason  use theirs is the price. (The prices are the main reason I use them). I paid $12/59 U.S dollars for a box of 100 syringes! That is a steal of a deal. Not much really to review for the syringe. Just the price is awesome!

Next is the PEN NEEDLES!
I do love their pen needles. There are 2 reasons why I love using them. 1 is the price of course & 2 is the design. I got a box of 50 needles for just $9! That blew my mind. That is another steal. These prices are without insurance too! My second reason is that it is a bit different then my standard needles. With my other needles, you have to put the needle on the insulin pen & twist it on. With the Reli On needle, you just press it until you hear 2 clicks & that's it!

OVERALL...
I highly recommend the Reli On brand. Very good quality supplies (in my opinion) & the prices cannot be beat!

RATING: 10/10