Recent Content by gallowaygirl

I'm on school holidays at the moment but when term starts I think I will be more regimented with meals or I could easily loose my way. (I dread going hypo when teaching!) I'm thinking avocado would be a good additional choice for me too. (I have never used them in my low-carbing). At the moment...

Hi Yes, that does make sense I suppose. Thanks.

Hi Kristin Interesting, thanks for both the protein advice and the vodka tip, I am going to bolus a little bit as my low carb diet is usually quite protein heavy. GG

I did look at this as I have quite a few of those symptoms. I have a clinic in November so I'll try the low carb, low calorie till then and ask to be tested for Thyroid levels. Also at my age, 49, I can't rule out mid life hormonal changes either. I know many, many people are much worse off than...

OK, I'll cut the wine completely for now. A small price to pay really and the liver explanation makes good sense.x

Thanks so much for this information. Ill check out the calories and see what they add up to. I'm reluctant to loose my daily glass of wine but I know how calorie laden this can be! 9 is a little high I realise but I am paranoid about hypos - I panic when I see a reading of 5 or less as I then...

Hi Yes, I don't necessarily bolus for a meal (typical would be some chicken breast and salad or beetroot and fish) but I test before and after and only bolus a couple of units once level reaches 9. I keep basal steady at 28units. Have I got this all wrong? Feel healthier but much fatter! GG

Hi First post ever! Here goes: Type 1, 33 years. I have been low carb-ing for the past 2 months and am enjoying very flat readings of between 5 and 7. My insulin dosage is worrying me though as it seems out of line with many others here and I am also experiencing significant weight gain...I am...