Recent Content by timothyclark1970

Wow this is such a struggle this disease. I want to first say how sorry I am that you are having such problems in life. I too have had a really rough time since starting on this journey in 1997. (I am in Canada so my measurements are slightly confusing for some) I have after many attempts found...

No course yet but I am giving 1 unit for each 3 grams of carb I plan to eat right now and I have had three days with good readings while home and then I went to work for three days and they went up just a bit. Guess I have to plan food better for work.

I eat a normal diet cutting as many carbs as possible but still eat a variety. I substitute snacks low in carbs like 1/3 cup walnuts to avoid as much carbs as I can. I do not worry too much about fat except I don't go looking to add it. I don't choose low fat cheese as I cut other things and I...

Thanks all. I started in 1997 with just diet then adding oral and I am a type 2. Over time could not control levels so added Dimicron to Metformin and that helped for a few years. Then added Lantus about two years ago as doctor said body can only remain on drugs for so long before resistance...

Hi, Just started Apidra and I have one week under my belt but not getting what I want for assistance. 1. Should I inject before snacks or not. 2. How can one find what percentage of insulin to carbs is right 3. I am afraid of lows and therefore I need to be careful. I am hoping for any...

Hi, Diagnosed back in 1997 and now I am starting Bolus injections and I feel like I am learning a new science. My name is Tim Clark and I am happy to find a place to be part of a discussion. I am 45 and have been dealing with this disease for a long time. I am constantly being asked to try a...