Hello
@AndyRob and welcome to the forum
As a type 2 diabetic it was very important to me to get my numbers as low as possible through diet excersise and stay off medication and hopefully avoid the complications associated with this condition, for me this has meant following a Lchf diet with intermittent fasting and so far I am fitter and healthier than ever.
Unfortunately I know little about type 1 diabetes except for what I have read on here so cannot comment on your numbers or what your consultant and nurse have said. I am sure other type 1s will gladly advise and offer the support and answers you may need, but I do wish you well on your journey. X