Recent Content by Rebecca..

Hi Jude, I saw a Dietician and she said the weight i had gained was because i am pretty newly diagnosed (March this year). I went down to a skinny size 8 and lost alot of weight before i was diagnosed so she said because i now had my sugar levels back to normal this has caused me to put the...

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Can different types of Insulin have different affects on people? It does seem like its the last 5weeks or so that i have put about 10pounds on, even though like i say i have been eating really healthy and exercising. I will make sure i get some answers from the dietician today, i have also...

Sorry, my basal is 16 units of Lantus which i take at 6pm. If i reduce this any more i end up with high levels in the morning, i am going to my diabetes clinic this afternoon so i am hoping to get some answers from there, if not i will go to my gp. Thank you

I inject 1 unit of insulin for 10g carbs. I haven't worked out my ratio's for different times of the day as nobody has gone through this with me at the diabetes clinic, could this maybe be why i am gaining weight so much? I usually inject 3 units to cover my cereal as i worked it out to be 32g...

Yes i know my carb/ insulin ratios.. my levels are really good always between 4-7 before meals so when i do have carbs i am injecting the right amount, i guess i will have to just try eating even less carbs. I just think its strange that i now eat healthier than i have before and exercise alot...

Hi Mileana, Thanks for your reply, i forgot to add that i do usually have chicken with my salads or tuna. I will give your idea a try and see if this helps. I am hoping the dietician will have some advice for me. I did think the cereal bars where probably not a good idea but i struggle to think...

Hi, I have been Type 1 for 4months now and i am really struggling with my weight. I have always been a size 8/10 and around 9 stone, when i first got diagnosed i lost over a stone so i knew once i started using Insulin i would put that weight back on and hopefully get back to my normal weight...

Hi, I can't go on the DAFNE course till next year, i was told you have been diagnosed for at least 1 year before you can do it? Rebecca x

Thanks guys :) I think its nice to just have a moan every now and again lol. I have got quite good control atm i was high 20s even 30s when i was first diagnosed and am always in single figures now, my diabetes team just seem pretty useless ive basically taught myself about carb counting and...

Hi Andrew, I'm struggling with adjusting my insulin when i drink alcohol. I'm newly diagnosed and went out drinking last weekend for the first time. I had pasta before i went out and did not inject with this (as i was scared of dipping low later on) I started drinking at 8pm i was drinking...

Hi, I was diagnosed with type 1 in March this year, which came as a complete shock. I am 20 years old and am coping really well with everything. Since being diagnosed, i have completely lost all faith in medical staff! I have been attending a diabetes clinic and often see different doctors...