Recent Content by Claire-Marie

Thanks for your answers Azure and Tim. Wouldn't it be great if no carbs meant no injections for T1's. Didn't think it could be that simple!

If you have no carbs in any of your meals do you still need to inject. If not then why can't Diabetics just eat zero carbs and be fine without injections or tablets.

I am 48 years young and have been T1 for 35 years and always managed it very well. However I recently had a massive heart attack, followed by stents and a triple by pass op. Since the heart attack my Diabetes has become so difficult to manage. I am on so much medication for the heart and have...

Hi Abbie thanks for your reply. I have tried that but have then seem to go in a spiral of constant hypos. My hypo sensitivity has been zero since the heart attack so have been instructed by my consultant to avoid low sugars at all costs. It's a constant battle juggling everything between two...

Hi Clive thanks for your reply. Yes the last 3 years have been pretty horrific. Not sure what this low carb high fat regime is all about but high fat sounds a concern as I have to keep fat consumption to a low because of the heart. I will look into it though thanks x

Hi, my name is Claire-Marie I am 48 years old. I am married with two children a daughter 23 and a son 19. I live in London with my husband, my son and 2 cats Twiglet and Pringle. I love the South of France and frequently go there for a break. Mainly to Narbonne and Perpignan. I like all sorts of...