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Staycee, thank you for sharing this with us and also seeking help.... as im sure you realise now you are not alone. [emoji4]I would agree with the posts that suggested low carb diets and exercise.... you can then minimise the insulin you do give yourself.....IE enough to keep your baseline...

Dont worry it will most likely just be a jobplan thing for whichever consultant is leaving or reducing hours..... I used to work there....they are great for type 1s on the pump! Dont worry ....but contact the diabetes nurses if u are still worried. BW Emma ( Type 1 diabetic pump user and...

My old medtronic paradigm is out of warranty... so looking for a new pump, i swim and sail so a waterproof option would be ideal..... also im looking to use cgm in combination..... does anyone have any recommendations??

Dear Bec, You are definitely not alone! I have just joined the forum. I have had T1 for 34 years and suffered with issues regarding weight, eating and insulin omission for 20 years, it was something i have always been honest about however despite being an educated girl...i never thought it was...

I would however say with your BMs and lack of urine ketones its not your diabetes causing it .....like at diagnosis. If it persists i would suggest seeing your GP

Ok well that rules those out! [emoji4] .....

P.s sounds like you are doing great adjusting!! Good work :) ( an old timer # 34 years and still learning! )

Are you on a high protein/ high fat low carb diet.....trying to lose weight or taking supplements for the gym?? All of which can increase your ketone production ??

Don't worry about it! This is a normal physiological response to intense exercise you will get a drop a while later....seen by your 5.7 glucose. For more detail see the Glut -4 answer [emoji4] The body's physiology is a wonderful [emoji3] Hope this is reassuring....

Life events that cause emotional upheaval and stress which affects our blood sugars whether or not you are on a pump. The greiving process is a prime example of the most stressful life event. Your mum has been on injections for years and during this stressful sad time she needs more input from...

Trying lifestyle modifications as a first step is a very sensible approach and a 3 month window is a sensible timeframe. If you are losing weight you are likely to see improvement to you longterm glucose ( HbA1c) and your body's resistance to the insulin you are producing which is a significant...

Novorapid .....lasts for 2 hours

Dear Michael You are not alone at all!! I have a similar journey diagnosed at 4 years old now 37...... constant exposure to medical appointments made me a Doctor by career..... That for the record does not make me a great diabetic......just a more compassionate doctor!.... i hope Over the...