Diabetes365 day 10 Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - Test before driving
Most days of the week I get into a car to drive at least twice. And before I drive I need to check my blood sugar and make sure it's both stable and at a value that's safe for driving.
This is one of many things that I do slightly differently because of my diabetes.
I have hypoglycemic unawareness so I can't tell when my blood sugar is low. Driving without testing might mean that I'd be driving while not fully in control of the car. My reaction speed would be lower as would my ability to safely judge situations.
Because of my Dexcom continuous glucose monitor testing only requires a button press. This is a lot easier than having to use a blood glucose monitor yet again during the day! And is one reason why I like that device so much.
There is no cure for diabetes. And most insurance companies don't count test strips before driving in their calculations of the number of strips you need a day.
Do you have diabetes and can you take photos? Maybe you'd like to take part in the diabetes365 photo project.
See my diabetes365 photos here.
Labels: Dexcom, diabetes, diabetes365, driving, safety
posted by Bernard @ 6:30 PM
5 Comments:
Testing before driving is soooo important. I've really stepped up doing that since I had my car accident a few weeks ago (even thought my BG had nothing to do with the accident.)
I really wish insurance companies would understand how important it is for us to test before we drive & add those strips into their calculations. Maybe the health insurance companies & the auto insurance companies should get together on this.
I've gotten much more diligent about testing before driving. I like this photo a lot. You're right--insurance companies don't take that into consideration with the number of strips. That is a really legitimate point. We are such drivers in America, they should take that into account!
Bernard-
I can see Joseph definitely needing a CGMS when he gets his driver's license (if not before)-- he's becoming less and less aware of his hypos... sigh.
Oh, and thanks for checking in on my site.
"Life" is exactly what's behind the long gap between posts.
And here we go-- Evan just walked in the room. :-)
Bernard,
I also make it a habit to check my BG before driving. I consider it the responsible thing to do.
What is the time delay with the Dexcom BG reading? What do you think of the Accu-chek Spirit insulin pump - Simple to use?
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