Recent Content by julie2615

Hi farrowlily, Low carb excludes all bread, pasta, potatoes as this breaks down into glucose. I generally only eat a protein and get my carbs from green vegetables.

At the beginning of the year I also had very high hba1c of 112. I was put on huge doses of insulin totalling nearly 250 units a day. The biggest difference to me was cutting down on the carbs. First I cut to 50 a day, then gradually aimed for under 20 a day (Keto diet). I also work in a food...

That’s really inspiring to hear you have sustained a low carb lifestyle for 5 years now and doing so well with your A1C! Hoping to follow in your footsteps and live a healthier lifestyle feeling better. Thanks so much and enjoy your weekend!

Hi DCUKMod, Many thanks for your reply! I saw the dietitian and diabetes nurse today and she was quite stunned by the turnaround in my glucose levels. She has confirmed what you have suggested: to reduce my basal and that it does take a few days for the change to take effect. I’m realising...

Hi everyone, I have been type 2 for 7 years and started insulin in January. I have tried several kinds of basal and increased my dosages until settling on the concentrated Toujeo 300 using 130 units at night and Novorapid 40 units per meal a couple months ago. I’m also on Jardiance and Ramipril...