Recent Content by Daibell

Hi Never take more carbs to match the Gliclazide or whatever. Always match the meds to the carb level you choose to eat and not vice versa. If you don't you will be taking more medication than you really need and you may gain weight from the carbs. If you wish to gain weight go for more proteins...

Hi. I've travelled abroad a lot with my Libre, insulin etc. I've not found any climate effect but as you suggest you may well eat and drink more. Try to focus on proteins & fats rather than the carbs. I find my Libre sticks like glue so have not found any tendency to fall off due to swimming...

Don't under-estimate the influence of the food industry lobby which was the main cause of the Eat Well Plate nonsense. The research done for that was funded mainly by the food industry who make most of their profits from Carbs. You will see carbs rarely mentioned by the NHS or the Celebrities...

Mis-diagnosis is a problem and the definition of T1 is even more of a problem. The assumption that 'T1' (i.e. lack of insulin) is only caused by auto-immunity is wrong as the beta cells can be attacked by viruses and that's not 'auto-immunity'. This confusion causes the Drs/Nurses to place you...

Were the problems with plain Metformin rather than Metformin SR (Slow Release) which is much kinder?

Hi. I would challenge the medics when they say you need to eat carbs with every meal to make the insulin work; it sounds like dated advice. Insulin doesn't need carbs to work but the insulin dose needs to be matched as far as possible to the carbs you take. If you are on twice a day mixed...

Yes, I was looking for the new news and there wasn't any. I was offered a pump 2 years ago but chose not to at that time as the hassle factor outweighed it's advantages for me. Mind you with an HBA1C currently of 67 mmol despite low-carbing, slim and low insulin resistance and endless correction...

I'm sorry but I have to disagree as I posted earlier. Insulin is a hormone and cannot in itself cause weight gain. Weight gain is almost certainly due to having a carb intake too high for your metabolism and metabolisms vary greatly between people. If anyone knows of any scientific references to...

Hi. Security have never cared when I've been thru many times. Just carry a letter from the GP or nurse and of course a copy of your prescription.

Nausea and vomiting are not common symptoms for diabetes.

Not as such. Most weight gain is caused by the carbohydrates in the diet. These need to be kept under control for avoid weight gain and BS rise. Typical advice is to keep total carbs down to below 130gm/day. The NHS hospital food will be high in carbs. Increasing insulin to control BS may (or...

I had a similar experience at age 50 but not so extreme. In my case I believe it was due to a virus. You are likely to need to go onto insulin as your C-Peptide confirms low insulin production. I've now been on insulin for many years.

Your GP doesn't appear to have a clue about statins. The connection between diabetes and cholesterol deposits is unproven. Any statin dose change should be based on your lipids test results not a guess by the GP. If your dose is higher than it needs to be it can be more harmful than not taking...

Hi. For me the symptoms of a hypo are feeling 'spaced-out' and hot and sweaty; perhaps a bit shaky. Ref ED the GP can prescribe Viagra. Do ask for a cgm on prescription such as Libre 2. As a T1 you are entitled to that. Mod edit to conform with forum ethos

Hi. I've had very few problems of any kind with my Libre 2. I do take care to insert the sensor of the side of the arm where there is flesh. I cross the arm across my body to see where the fleshy area is before inserting. I've never ever had a problem with lying on the sensor and that may be...