Recent Content by Emma8

As fergusc rightly points out, reducing carbs is the only way to go. A piece of toast could have 20+ carbs, and a small bowl of cereal with milk can have 30+ carbs. I find it more manageable to aim for 12 carbs a meal, and inject small dosages (1-3 units) frequently before meals or to adjust...

Correcting high blood sugar with Actrapid without eating is perfectly ok as long as you know how much to inject, and you can only find out by testing yourself. Depending on your height and weight, you can start with two units and see how your blood reading is after half an hour, an hour and...

Hello, I have just joined this forum and would like to add my two penny's worth to adjusting insulin dosage. I have had type 1 now for over 30 years. Everybody's body reacts differently to different foods. Potatoes are terrible for me but rice is more manageable, but my rule of thumb is to...