Recent Content by Cathysbd

Hi, I’m Cathy. I was diagnosed in 1973 round Easter time. I’m 59. I’m on T-Slim hybrid closed loop pump with DexcomG6 which I love. I do miss Omnipod for swimming though. I work as an Ophthalmic Technician. I have mild background retinopathy and some kidney function impairment, not much. I’m...

The US seem to have a huge range of goods for people doing low carb. I hate the low fat stuff and it’s almost always higher in carbs. It’s nice to have choice and I would appreciate more (any) low carb versions of things instead of the low fat stuff. X

Hi, (Magicfire) was the meeting at The Liner in Liverpool? I was st that meeting with a talk by Ian Lake and Dr Unwin. I thought it was so interesting. I’m a big carb/sweet tooth addict and now I really want to change to low carb.

I’ve been type 1 for 45 years (I wasn’t well controlled in my teens &20’s). I’m doing a bit better now but still not brilliant, current hba1c is 9. I’m on a pump (2 Years) and am trying to do low carb. I have a deep fear of heart attack/stroke, it keeps me worrying such a lot. I’m in my mid...

Thank you everyone, it's lovely to be able to 'chat' to you all. X cathy

hello, I've had type 1 for 40 yrs this year. I follow the DAFNE regime. I work, married, 2 children (21 and 15). Struggle to keep good control all the time as am an emotional eater, ie when stressed, bored etc. nit had any major happenings. Some laser to my right eye that is all. I am a but of...