Recent Content by benack1992

Thanks all, definitely wasn't looking to lower insulin without lowering Carbs. I do drop a few hours after meals but assume a lot of the time i have just over done it by a unit. Wasn't aware of the Basal check just looked it up looks very helpful so will try that and see if i can lower my...

Hi All, I am looking to shed some pounds so wanted to see what kind of levels people are on in the way of fast acting and slow acting insulin. Been well controlled for the past 12 months approx 52 HBa1c. 6"2 and weight about 15 stone, exercise regularly but seem to struggle to loose any...

Amazing, Thanks. Maybe I will try having a bannana on my way into work and see how that affects things.

Hi All! I have noticed first thing in the morning my blood will usually be between 3.5 and 6.5mmol. Between then and before breakfast (about 2 hours) I will only have a black coffee on my bus journey and when i test my blood before i eat it has usually gone up by about 3.0mmol so to 6.5/9.5mmol...

My doctors have changed my meter to one that uses cheaper test strips because they said they couldn't afford to prescribe the ones I was on. Obviously not a problem for me but really bad that this is now something they have to consider as it does mean some doctors will be taking shortcuts where...

Thanks @KK123 Type 1, I will start from your recommendation tomorrow and see how glucose tablets do, if I'm too high or low after I can alter it, I usually have a cereal bar about half hour beforehand but want to avoid a heavy stomach as much as I can.

What do people usually eat before a run. I'm running around 25 minutes (3-4km) per day on my lunch break. What is the best mmol to be at beforehand and what snack would other people usually have beforehand? Thanks

Hi Kitedoc, Appreciate the message! Most of the symptoms are now gone so think it's possible it could have been a stomach virus or chest infection. Had also put on a bit of weight so could of explained some pains. Keeping well controlled and got my resting heart rate down to 62. Going to...

Hi Nigel, Thanks very much for replying and alarming is fine with me i just want to make sure i look after myself and find out if anythings wrong. I did look at most heart problems online to see if they could match up and angina seems to say the chest pains come on when doing physical activity...

Hi There, I have been having some problems recently and wanted to see if anyone is in a similar position/ may be able to give me any advice. I have had type 1 diabetes for 18 years (since 7), the last few years i haven't been well controlled. February my HBa1c was at 100 and last month was...