Does anyone know why my beautiful white legs stay milky white all summer, no matter how long I spend in the sun. More importantly what can I do to get a tan other than trying fake tanning from a bottle? I’ve had Type 1 for 20 years, well controlled and no major complications however I am...
I have never had a flash glucose reading more than 0.8 different to the blood glucose reading. I think the idea of checking using the libre is a great idea. Especially as my partner in the passenger seat can wave the reader next to my arm and let me know whether I need to pull over and eat...
I have made an effort in the last few weeks to eat less carbs and to make sure they are at the lower end of the GI scale. I already split the Levemire into two doses, 40 at night and 28 in the morning and I think that does help as it doesn’t last anywhere near 24hours if I inject once a day...
I tried Metformin and it just made me feel very very sick. I don’t think I can handle it! My BMI is just over 30 so im ask trying to lose weight. I have no idea how long I have had an Insulin resistance problem as I am not a good role model for Type 1 diabetes with very poor monitoring and...
Thank you for your detailed response. I am using a ratio of 1:1 for all my meals, though I find it best if I have my evening meal as early as possible as later in the evening the insulin appears to be less effective.
I need to look into the different types of carbs in a bit more detail. I am...
Over the last week I have been intensively monitoring my glucose readings and counting carbs and adjusting my bolus dose. It turns out I need a carb/insulin ratio of 1:1. Yes, one unit of insulin for every gram of carbohydrate I consume. This seems rather high? Does anyone have any idea as to...
Hi! I understand you wake early to take a dose of bolus to avoid dawn phenomenon? I have an issue with my blood sugar rising rapidly between 5 am and 8am. I split my basal dose of Levemir and take at 9pm and 9am. Tried increasing night time dose but to no effect.
Having issues with Dawn Phenomenon. I’m on basal/bolus regimen and split basal (Levemir) am and pm. I’m waking up to test at 5 or 6am and I’m around 7mmol/ml. When I get to Breakfast time it’s up to 12 or 13. I have tried increasing pm Levemir dose from 28 to 30, 32, 36 and now 40 units but I’m...
Hello!
I am a 44 year old male who has both Asperger's Syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes. Asperger's I have had from birth although I was only diagnosed two years ago. Diabetes I have had for 15 years.
As someone with Asperger's I love the predictability of routines, rules, procedures. I don't...
0.3 is very low laurabeth! Running low blood sugars long term may be better for your kidneys, liver etc but you may lose the warning signs that you get when a hypo is on the way! It happened to me a few years ago and I was advised to keep my average blood sugar a little higher for a few months...
I have so much in common with the contributions made in this thread. My cravings for carbs are dreadful, particularly after 9pm at night. I blamed the Lantus but having switched my long acting insulin to Levemir last year I still get cravings and binge eat as a result. If I reduce my Levemir...