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I'm T1 using insulin but find with between 2 to 4 hours activity per day whilst at work my levels come down to 5's instead of 8's I would imagine with daily intense exercise and proportionate amount of low GI carbs the effects should be noticeable same day / next day.

Mines a Cider or Dry White Wine! :D

Eat a balanced diet and exercise regularly :)

I understand it's pennies between them, less than 1% difference.

I'm surprised you've been left in any doubt by the professionals. On diagnosis I was advised to check for Ketones if over 13 for two readings, to avoid ketoacidosis and being readmitted to hospital.

This is why I changed to Levemir from Lantus, a couple of people on my Dafne course have also done the same. My DSN started me on less than half of my Lantus twice a day so find out if/when they prescribe the new insulin.

Half the guideline http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Page ... dults.aspx

How are your activity levels? I find the more active I have been the faster the absorbtion of insulin. After a week off work it can be very sluggish. A 9 would give me a cracking headache which I would have to do something about. :thumbdown:

Good Idea :thumbup:

How do the price of Test Strips compare?

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But what was your BG when you ate the banana? I have a banana with an hours walking, BG usually remain unchanged! If you hada nice and low BG when you ate the banana, perhaps you had too much for you and maybe you could get away with half a really ripe banana instead.

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