Reddit reviews TRANSCEND 15g Glucose Gels - 12 Pouch Bulk Pack
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15G GlucoseDelicious Natural Strawberry FlavorUsed by EMS, Doctors, Athletes, People with DiabetesEasy to Carry / Easy to Open PouchSyrup like consistency, no need to chew like other sports gels
T1 (currently on a pump) in the process right now. It's not a DQ by NFPA standards for what that's worth. The big tips you'll know after having it for 20+ years, keep sugar on you like these. My plan is if I know I'm about to be physical down half a cliff bar or so and disconnect/suspend the pump. Adreline should cover it but worst case you need a correction bolus but it's a hell of a lot better than crashing.
If you pre bolus meals, don't do that at the station so you don't find yourself with too much insulin on board if you get toned out.
Only other concern I can think of is pump damage. As you know it can be a PITA to get it off if your infusion set is below the belt so if you can't get it off quick enough what happens if something breaks it? I have no idea on that one besides going back to MDI/inhaled. Inhaled would probably be best since you have less insulin on board at all times and it would easily fix the issue of eating food pre-call and ending up hyper.
So sorry to hear that-- sounds terrifying. Do you have an insulin pump? Better yet, a CGM? That can help a tremendous amount.
Also, rather than candy I recommend using pure glucose. I don't like the tabs, but use these. They work within 10-15 minutes and are easy to keep down. Try rubbing into gums for faster absorption.
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Type 1 pump user and backpacker. Definitely look into the Frio wallet for your insulin. Amazing piece of kit, considering all you need is water. It's served me well on multiday trips through Joshua Tree, as well as the Nevada desert (Black Rock City).
I also love these for hiking. They're low profile enough to be stashed just about anywhere, and taste pretty great.
Probably goes without saying, but take care or your feet as well. Splurge on some nice socks if you don't have some, and if you start feeling hotspots on your feet, make adjustments before things escalate.
The biggest advice (and it may come off as heady) is try to be present. Take extra time to manage your BG, but don't dwell on it. Enjoy what you're doing. Like the rest of our lives, you can do anything you want with T1D, it just takes extra planning. Strangely enough, backpacking's regimented eating reminds me a lot of pre-pump days.
Happy to answer any other questions you man have as well!
Unfortunately, Level has been discontinued. I had an email conversation when I suddenly couldn't find it anywhere and they confirmed. They directed me to Transcend.
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The flavor is different. It almost tastes like strawberry jam...a more 'real' taste, imo. I don't know why more companies don't make these pouches. They invaluable for sports and physical activity.