{"product":{"product_id":"0738246689","title":"Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin","price":"12.69","image_url":"https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VBvvM8VPL._SL500_.jpg","url":"https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689"},"comments":[{"body":"I still think it's pretty strange your doctor didn't just test your sugars during your initial appointment but it's good that you're all sorted out now! Sounds like you've got a pretty positive attitude towards it which is great.\r\n\r\nI recommend this book a lot to new diabetics because it is a great primer on self-management: [Think Like a Pancreas](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/). It can help you get started on things like carb counting, testing and dosing.\r\n\r\nWork on getting yourself a CGM if it is financially possible, they are great for seeing how foods impact you, as well as giving you peace of mind about overnight lows/highs/etc.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"Here is a good book that has a lot of info for you: [Think Like a Pancreas](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/)\r\n\r\nIt has info on how to manage it, how to dose insulin and count carbs, and how to manage his blood sugar. \r\n\r\nYou need a whole bunch of training and medical advice, generally beyond the scope of this sub. See if you can talk to a doctor, or if there is a diabetes educator or someone you can speak to in your country. This isn't a situation where you just need a few answers. He needs to learn to count carbs, to set up basal and bolus injections and how much to inject, to read and understand blood sugar readings, there's a lot.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"Sounds like you need to get up to speed on your condition.  When I was diagnosed I found Think Like a Pancreas immensely helpful to understand what my body was doing.  I recommend it highly, \r\n\r\nThink Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin \r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7-dkFbF3574DW","subreddit_name":"diabetes_t1","author":"stormstormstorms"},{"body":"He will need to learn to treat himself like a type 1 most likely. This includes carb counting, adjusting rapid-acting insulin doses for meals, monitoring his blood sugar, etc. [This book](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/) is a great primer on Diabetes and how it is managed if you are interested.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"This book is a good primer on T1 diabetes: [Think Like a Pancreas](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/). It has a lot of what you need to know for management and will get you started into knowing what else you need to learn.\r\n\r\nIt's really good at explaining how to count carbs, which is a new concept for many, and how to dose for them. \r\n\r\nI'd suggest staying away from cookbooks until you have a better idea of what to look for, most diabetic-friendly cookbooks are nonsense.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"Sounds like you could use some basics info to start with, [I suggest this book](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689) as an excellent source of both 101-level info and great information on how to manage insulin and diet for best results.\r\n\r\nIt's going to suck for a bit, it's a harsh adjustment. But you get used to it, for what it's worth, and it becomes much more second nature.\r\n\r\nFor nausea I suggest sugarfree carbonated drinks, like ginger ale. At least I find them pretty helpful.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"I would definitely recommend [Think Like a Pancreas by Gary Scheiner](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0738246689/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1) \r\n\r\nImplements a lot of humor and also incorporates a lot of his own personal experiences with T1D which are very relatable. Super educational and funny. He has a few sections that go over exercise and how to combat lows and highs before, during and after exercise. He also has a chart that roughly provides how many grams of carbs you should have during certain physical activities. \r\n\r\nI have my nursing degree, T1D, and I still learned some stuff. If you're really familiar with *everything* there is about T1D, it will mostly be a humorous read with some educational refreshments.","subreddit_name":"Type1Diabetes","author":"TobeyMagu1re"},{"body":"https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?adgrpid=57654351964\u0026amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwzNOaBhAcEiwAD7Tb6FHcwH-IzmqeDldZXj8kjkI_Z8K47K14dZEzavFtj8FZCDsfODFARhoCbr8QAvD_BwE\u0026amp;hvadid=617005322862\u0026amp;hvdev=m\u0026amp;hvlocphy=9017453\u0026amp;hvnetw=g\u0026amp;hvqmt=e\u0026amp;hvrand=1561899640710531057\u0026amp;hvtargid=kwd-310113527242\u0026amp;hydadcr=15145_13597692\u0026amp;keywords=how+to+think+like+a+pancreas\u0026amp;qid=1666534607\u0026amp;qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjkwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4zNiIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D\u0026amp;sr=8-1\r\n\r\nThis book is a fantastic resource.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"hollowjanuary"},{"body":"This is a great book. \r\n\r\nHey OP just be careful if you decide to buy it to get the last revision. The previous ones have the same title.\r\n\r\nI think the most recent one is from 2020:\r\n\r\nhttps://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/ref=sr\\_1\\_1?crid=3A0S5IYI244KV\u0026amp;keywords=Think+Like+a+Pancreas\u0026amp;qid=1662311095\u0026amp;s=books\u0026amp;sprefix=think+like+a+pancreas%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C160\u0026amp;sr=1-1","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"DACIA1310"},{"body":"Hi. Welcome to our club!! We're all sorry you've joined us.\r\n\r\nGet the book: Think Like a Pancreas. It will answer slews of questions, and help you understand it all.\r\n\r\nThink Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apan_i_3W5HE0607417DESTQ1QE?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;psc=1\r\n\r\nI'm just reading it now. This sub is excellent for shared, experiential information. For the great part, the sub is super supportive. All questions are good questions.\r\n\r\nThis is a marathon, not a sprint. It will take time to learn. Be easy on yourself. There are few \"perfect\" days. \r\n\r\nYou can eat whatever you like, just supported by the correct bolus -- also never perfectly achieved.\r\n\r\nAgain, welcome to the party. Sorry your invitation arrived.","subreddit_name":"diabetes_t1","author":"Aware1211"},{"body":"There's a lot of advice here, so I'll keep it simple. Get this book - it's like Diabetes 101 and good for newly diagnosed people like you!\r\n\r\nThink Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_X4RWJ2R02SHBAH2XGQGS","subreddit_name":"diabetes_t1","author":"chonkypupperz"},{"body":"Your should get and read this book: Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_4ZGNXANRHWHMG8N946W4\r\n\r\nIt's like a really good instruction manual.\r\n\r\nAnd get a CGM asap!","subreddit_name":"diabetes_t1","author":"chonkypupperz"},{"body":"My advice is always to get any read this book:\r\n\r\nThink Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_555CS1H11SH89VVHP6RW\r\n\r\nOnce you get settled, diabetes is really a DIY disease. It's different for everyone. You'll be ok though!","subreddit_name":"diabetes_t1","author":"chonkypupperz"},{"body":"I can recommend you some good books assuming you do end up needing them. This is  a great primer on T1 Diabetes and gets into detail about how it is managed, how to carb count and all that: Think [Like a Pancreas](https://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Pancreas-Practical-Managing/dp/0738246689/)\r\n\r\nWhat sorts of things you can get for treatment depends a lot where you live and what kind of insurance you have. I'm in BC Canada so most of my knowledge is Canadian-specific for things like that.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"nallvf"},{"body":"I am in almost the exact same boat as you. Between Dec 19 and March 20 I dropped from 195lb to 145lb. \r\n\r\nIn talks with my endo he has made it clear that FOR ME, carb restrictions will be counter productive. My understanding is that when your carb intake is too low your body tries to compensate by converting the proteins to sugars to meet your daily needs. He has told me that MY best option is to stick to normal intake; read RDA for carbs which is i believe 200-300g or about 50% of your calories; and use insulin to control the BG. \r\n\r\nI've also started tracking my calories in/out per day. This is simply because weight gain/loss is determined by the calories in vs calories out.\r\n\r\nTO BE CLEAR, this was MY endo to ME. This may not be the case for you.\r\n\r\nRegardless, you're not alone. Good Luck in your journey.\r\n\r\nFootnote: [This Book](https://www.amazon.com/dp/0738246689/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_Cr7vFbTXPF2JS) has been a massive help understanding my T1 diagnosis and this particular issue.","subreddit_name":"diabetes","author":"uniqueoddfellow"}]}