Recent Content by alice2380

thankyou for all your replies and fantastic advice.i have downloaded the call and carbs book to help us.Yet again a even better day today.BS was 12 when he woke up then after brekkie 3.1 before lunch 7.6 ,5.4 after lunch and 4.6 before dinner.I am so pleased.I can't believe just following your...

hello,I put a post on here a couple of days ago and had some great advice.didnt want to take advice and run so I thought I would just give an update.Well I have stuck to my word and have stripped the cupboards and bought low carb/low fat foods.His packed lunch is now consisting of a cheese...

thankyou switch2501 for letting me know your experience and understanding on how a 18yr old thinks and consumes the entire kitchen.When he was first diagnosed the nurse basically told him carry on as usual but use insulin to cover it,right or wrong advice he took this as said and carried on...

thankyou all for your advice.You are right that he's 18 and I can't force him to do anything but will be trying to be a good role model.its hard for him as no one else in the family are diabetic and he is one of three children.He has to watch the other two eating what they please.Excellent...

thankyou very much for taking the time to reply to my post.I have been reading up all morning on the posts on here and it seems the way to go is low carb diet or low fat.Being a hungry teen I'm thinking low carb is the best way.he will still be able to have a chicken kebab for a treat from...

hi,my son was diagnose type1 at 16yr old which was a big shock to him and our family and I must admit I have been in denial thinking he was misdiagnosed.Anyway to start with he was very good with testing but this only last 3mths and there has been a steady decline since.drinking,eating junk...