Just to update from my previous post; I 'celebrated' my first 12 months since diagnosis in November, and took the family out for a meal (low carb of course) to celebrate. Looking back at how ill I was, I'm so grateful to be still here today.
I've done just over six months on lchf, and wow, what an improvement. No more hypers or hypos, few spikes, and with most meals being below 30g carbs, no need for insulin either.
Sure, some meals are higher - especially when eating out, then I calculate on a ratio of 1 unit of insulin to 30g carbs. Hba1c has steadily come down from 101 to 53, now 46.
My cholesterol is currently up a bit to the dismay of my GP, but I have had significant problems with the two types of statins he has put me on, so am currently on yoghurt drinks with plant sterols to bring it down without popping more pills.
I know lchf doesn't suit everybody, but it's certainly worked well for me. Usual BGs are 5's and 6's. Exercise is key - if I am 'high', a quick run up the road and back (only 3/4 mile) can reduce by up to 2 BGs. Just exercise until slightly breathless, but not absolutely bu@@ered. Fitness has improved on lchf too.