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I have been t1 for many years and had always been told to have carb with every meal and count carbs for insulin dosing. Having coeliacs disease as well this became more difficult. I have found in the past that I have better BG control by low carbing but recently my BG is going high and I am...

Thanks all for your comments. I suppose it's a case of what is more important. I wonder if the insight is still too new and later versions will be better. Thanks for taking the trouble to respond.

Hello, I am new to the forum but have used an insulin pump for many years. I was originally on the Medtronic Paradigm but for the last 4 years I have been on the Accu-Chek Combo. As the latter is coming to the end of its warranted life, I have been asked to choose between a new combo or the...

Thanks, no, no sign of hypo and I do tend to wake with them in the night if I get them, but it is someting to bear in mind.

Thanks, this does look interesting

Thanks, think I'll tick wth 5:2 for a little longer. I have looked a GL in the past but given the complications with coeliacs as well, it just seemed like another thing to have contend with. I think you are right in that you have to find what works for you. I don't want it to take over my life...

Thanks. Yes I've done basal testing and they tend to be good, though like everyone they can vary. I didn't fast yesterday and went to bed with a bg of 8.4, took a small dose to correct this, then woke this morning with 19.9! I usually have a waking bg of around 4 - 6, so not sure what happened...

Hi all I have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump. I also have coeliacs disease. I have gained about a stone in weight over the last year or so and am trying to lose it using the 5:2 diet. I tend to try and not have too many carbs anyway as I find my bg is much better if I don't have too...

Hello message for the people with mouth ulcers and also request for advice from anyone listening. I just wanted to join the discussion on dry mouth as I had thought it was just me but I am always having to clear my throat, especially when I am speaking at meetings and I thought it was just...