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The biggest issue i have always faced is knowing in advance my blood sugars will be high and being disappointed in myself. The biggest change to my vicious circle that i made was to write it all down. Every single blood sugar result. Wrote down my carbs and insulin taken. Its a visual reference...

Thank you all for input. Still working on insulin dosages as i have not long been switched from Lantus to Levemir background insulin.. hopefully my dietician can add to the snack ideas. As i said although thinnish i can eat a lot, i have always been this way all 17years as T1 and all 18 years...

I have had various piercings and tattoos over the years, the thing i would say is to be extra careful with keeping everything clean. It may take slightly longer to heal but there shouldn't be any issues if you follow after care instructions.

I have recently changed from Lantus to Levemir, my pre breakfast levels are always good, between 4-8mmol so in range there. I see that there is a lot more info on the site so i will read up on that. I had my hba1c again today and things are going in the right direction but infelt deflated as for...

Thank you, i have found scrambled egg and egg mayonnaise have been good, thats about it so far though.

..Struggling away, trying to do the best i can..

I am on a ratio of 1 unit of Novorapid for every 10carbs. I have an adjustment dosage as well so i am ok with that. I am getting there i am just struggling with ideas as to what i can snack on between meals that won't mean high adjustments of insulin and thusly have my levels spiking, something...

I have been T1 for 17 yrs and by and large have had poor control. I have in the past few years tried to improve rather than ignore my diabetic control. I will be attending a roche carb counting course soon, i have already been to a basic course. The main issues i have now is that as i have a...

I have not had any issues regarding Coke Zero. Or any of the light/zero range of drinks. My favourite is Diet Irn Bru. Fanta zero is refreshing and Lucozade have a new range of zero drinks too. The only thing i find is that they tend to go flat quickly, other than that as mentioned in another...

What is your name? Gordon - How old are you? 31 - Are you male or female? male - Which country are you from? scotland - Which city/area do you live in? Irvine, ayrshire - Are you religious? no - Pick three words to describe your personality. infectious,fun,quirky - Do you have any pets? no -...