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I can’t remember which of the books I read from here https://diabetes.gifts/top-5-books-every-type-1-diabetic-should-read/ (I read them all when I got diagnosed) but one of them warned about being careful with ketones when fasting. I think with a CGM it’s not a big risk though

I hate my Libre 2 and it causes me nothing but stress. I requested a Dexcom one after reading about the comparison here: https://diabetes.gifts/dexcom-one-vs-libre-2/. I have been approved for it but do not have it yet, will update this board when I have. Here’s to hoping it’s more accurate and...

I’m a type 1 diabetic so take my view with a grain (lol) of salt. My main goal is to focus on low GI foods as these digest slower and don’t result in a big spike in blood sugar. I often use type 2 recipe books (such as the ones from here: https://diabetes.gifts/best-diabetic-diet/) to make...

I was aware. I can eat all of the above with minimal insulin as a type 1 though so I think my advice stands.

At Indian I order the mixed meat starter and have it with salad. I get donner meat and salad often for takeaway. From chip shop I get a jumbo sausage and a double Burger without the bun. Good luck!

Grab a recipe book: https://diabetes.gifts/top-5-diabetic-recipe-books/ they all focus on being low carb and good food that have “slow-release” carbs. Some of them (such as the gusty biker one) even focus on reversing type 2. Good luck!

I would definitely speak to your GP. It might be nothing but it’s definitely worth getting checked. I would really reccomend the books here: https://diabetes.gifts/top-5-books-every-type-2-diabetic-should-read-to-manage-their-condition-better/ especially the “reversing one”. I found...

I have done this; I just bought two insulin travel case from here https://diabetes.gifts/ultimate-insulin-travel-case-review-guide/ and just took 2x the amount I needed. All worked out ok for me:)

Definitely stick with the G7! The dexcom one was basically made as a budget model for the NHS who wouldn’t fund the G7 for everyone. The Dexcom G7 is far superior and fully featured. For example, you can’t use the dexcom one with a pump

not terrible, lots of room for improvement. Good pizza though!

I’m yo-yoing quite a bit and am only around 3kg down from last year. At my best I was 10kg down. New year, I’ll give it another go

Game plan; inject 6 units, wait 45 minutes and demolish the pizza. 1 hour after eating inject 6 more units and go for a brisk walk. 4 hours after eating I’ll have another 3 units (if needed,but based on last time I will) Wish me luck fellow gluc-bros.

Sorry, I assumed you were from the UK in my answer!

I take more than you and less than others. Don’t worry about comparing!

I’d really recommend reading this book: https://diabetes.gifts/think-like-a-pancreas-review-and-summary/?amp=1. It has really helped me generally understood what’s going on in my body.