Post #608683 by TikiTomD on Sat, Oct 1, 2011 6:07 PM

Hearn,

Diabetes is really challenging, especially Type 1. I know, as my wife has been a Type 1 Diabetic for more than a decade. Life has been much improved by an insulin pump, but it still requires constant attention, day in and day out, to provide manual feedback to the pump on blood glucose levels and carbohydrate intake, and there are yet other factors that must be considered beyond that.

The really good news is that, once you have stabilized your condition (have your A1c within the band) and have determined insulin sensitivities and carbohydrate ratios, it is still possible to enjoy tropical cocktails in moderation. The wife and I both enjoy simplified Zombies as per the Bum's recipe (e.g., Remixed) using Trader Tiki's Don's Mix. It is just a matter of dosing insulin to compensate for the carbohydrates, and in limiting it to one drink, while also being moderate on the food carbohydrates. She's generally able to keep glucose levels within range. I'm not saying that life is easy, but you need not miss out on all the fun stuff. Of course, you and your doctor must make the call on what is okay for you based on your own situation.

-Tom