Recent Content by Shezzyk7

I’m type 1 so I adjust my dose accordingly. But I don’t have bad spikes at all. Also, they’re complex carbs so they break down slowly and provide a good source of fibre. Flavoured yoghurt meaning greek yogurt with coconut or honey. They don’t have a lot of sugar.

Overnight oats + protein shake. Best thing I ever did for breakfast. Make them the night before and you can meal prep for 4/5 days in a row. - Plain porridge oats mixed with milk, topped with Greek yoghurt (I prefer flavoured) and stir - Add choice of fruit - Leave overnight And you’re done!

Thanks for your advice! Before my diagnosis, I have been calorie counting on the app, MyFitnessPal. I’ve been looking over it and my diet has been split 50:20:30 (carbs:fat:protein). Do you think I should make it more even 33:33:33? I have read online that I should adjust my insulin for 1...

Thank you all for your amazing advice and kind wishes. I’ll make sure to use the advice when travelling (thanks Rokaab) and check the other forum for the exercise advice. This forum really is amazing at answering every question under the sun about DM! :-)

Coincidentally I'm flying for my honeymoon in a few weeks. I got diagnosed the day before my wedding...[emoji849]

Thanks very much for your quick reply. Is it normal to expect high BMs in the early stages? Should I stick to the regimen I have now or supplement insulin doses to keep the sugars between 6-8mmol?

Hi all. My name is Shez and I’m a 29 year old newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed after my night shift when I went in to DKA. Long story short, I’m now on insulin (lantus 10, novarapid 4 basal Bolus regimen). I've got one of these new freestyle libre sensors to keep track of my...