Recent Content by tanyalbeck

Hi Viv, I'm overweight type 1 on insulin (also hypothyroid and hyposplenic so I take thyroxine and antibiotics permanently!!) but am only 32 and am really ready to lose some weight!! Right now I eat a lot of carbs to 'cover' my insulin. what's a good way to go low carb without hypos? any ideas...

thanks!! my diabetes dr gave me the details of an online carb cou nting course run by the university of bournemouth (or was it basingstoke?!!) but I lost the name of it and I can't find it via google. aaargh!! I like the idea of lo carb... i may try and buy a low GL book as a guide. my only...

Can you all let me know what you have on the average day food wise? for example, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks? Thanks!! Tanya (newbie)

I've been diabetic on insulin since I was 3 (28 years ago!!) and have always followed a hi carb diet and tried to adjust my insulin accordingly. I'm not managing it well... a constant battle and now my Hba1c is terrible... 11.3!! I really like the idea of lo carb as i'm a meat and veg lover...