Recent Content by Lacey_The_Sailor

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    Insulin Not Working ..

    Thanks for you replies. I have changed my pen. Let's hope it solves it . Cheers again [emoji3]
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    Insulin Not Working ..

    Please share times when you may run high and insulin may not work as well as normal. My bloods have been really well controlled but the last few days I am running high and am having to inject twice as much to get back to normal...
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    Akins Diet = No Insulin ? Type 1

    Thank you for your advice [emoji2]
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    Akins Diet = No Insulin ? Type 1

    I'm on Lantus and NovoRapid now. I take 14 in the morning and evening for the Lantus and then depending on what I eat for my meals I count the carbs to know what to take for my NovoRapid. It just doesn't feel right that if I don't eat any carbs that I don't have to inject NovoRapid. I eat...
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    Akins Diet = No Insulin ? Type 1

    I am getting married soon and have not been long diagnosed type 1 and have put on a few pounds. I want to do the Akins diet but I'm a bit concerned. If I am not eating any carbs does this mean my long acting insulin will be all I need? Can anyone give me advice on their Akins experience. Thanks
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    HBA1C results.

    Thanks.. I am just so happy as I work away on cruise ships. Thought my life at sea was over after being diagnosed.. But I have managed to control this and carry on sailing..
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    HBA1C results.

    I have just had my first hba1c test since being diagnosed type 1 in March. It was 5.8 %. I am feeling so happy, I was not expecting it this good for my first. Tough though.
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    Needing more nova lately :(

    I have just gone back to work after being diagnosed type 1 recently. I work away from home and I am finding my bloods are running higher. Also, I carb count and am needing double units of nova than I was at home. Anyone find stress in work makes them need to use more nova units. I gave also...