Recent Content by JanieMc

I agree so much with this. I’ve been T1 for 48 years. I know I can eat what I want as long as my dose matches my intake. I can also adjust as necessary. But over time, I found that I respond so much better to low carbs. I feel better, my levels are better. It’s just a personal choice. I try to...

I’ve been a T1 for 48 years. It sounds to me that your basal rate ( background insulin)at night is wrong and needs increasing. Easier to do if you have a pump but a bit of a nightmare if you are injecting it once or twice a day, because that means its effectiveness is dropping well before you...

I suspect not. I’m really fed up of hearing how the Contour Next has been tested as the most accurate for results. Mine also runs 2 or 3 mmol higher than my other 3 machines that I still have testing sticks for. Most interestingly, I was in hospital for surgery last week. I took three testers...

I didn’t read that reply as petulant at all.

I should have said that I've been using a pump for the last 8 or 9 years now. the problem has gone.

I've been T1 for 45 years now. There have been a few occasions when things like this have happened to me. If it has been because people have been eating, I've asked if they have a medical or private room. Knowing that the answer will most likely be No, I then point out that you wouldn't expect...

Blood sugar rises as you exercise then it drops. If you'd have just had the biscuit you would probably have got a lower reading. As for people eating biscuits for a hypo, it's not ideal because the fat slows down the absorption of the sugar. Orange juice is good ( without bits is quicker but I...

Under employment regs, your diabetes counts as a disability. So actually, they have to accommodate you for your lunch break. You don't have to work around them, they have to work around you. It is a strong argument that they could be putting you at risk and so therefore they are leaving...

I'm with Gazed doughnuts here. It's a dangerous game to take your insulin based on what you assume you'll be eating. If you want low carbs, how do you know how much you will need? Also there's the business of fat absorption. Foods cooked in oil do not really require insulin to be taken 15 mins...

CarbsRok and glazeddoughnuts.. Exactly right.

Hi Maz, I've since spoken to my friend who is an ed social worker. Her advice is as follows: because of high profile cases like Baby P and Victoria Clombie ( there should be an accent on that e) the authorities have to cover their backs. They must tick every box going to show that they have done...

It's no wonder you're at your wits end. You have the sympathy of every reader here I'm sure. I have no advice for you, only little random bits of info. I've been diabetic since 1975. In those days you couldn't take your glucose reading quickly. Insulin was also horribly slow. During my...

They are FABULOUS. I bet they never stop chirping :-)

Hi SMaynard. Thanks for your detailed perspective there. It was a seriously dedicated post. Clearly, if you are unable to work because of caring for your child then there is every justification for the DLA. What about those who have not had to give up work though - how does the allowance help...

I agree with Jelly Beans that the excuse given for refusal was ridiculous. However... And I'm about to upset a few of you here. As a type 1 since 1974, I have never claimed a penny. Sure - I've been through the whole child/ brittle levels stuff and the madness of teenage years, trying to...