Recent Content by type1newbe

Thank you to everyone for your advice it was really helpful x

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I use the app Carbs and Cals, can everyone confirm for me please if the glucose effect at the bottom of the screen relates to how many units of insulin I would need for that particular food item? Thanks in advance

Thanks so much, this is my first time out, so being rather apprehensive. I decided to stay off the alcohol as that was just too much to bother with. So glad I joined the forum, it's good to know I'm not on my own [emoji3059]

Thanks very much for your help, I apologise on the typing error, I am a type 1. I tried calling my hospital helpline but it's an answer phone that will get back to you in next 5 days. I haven't been told my average yet as only had it two weeks but reading other posts, some people split their...

Hi, I have only been a Type 2 for 2 weeks and desperately seeking advice for eating out tonight on a works outing that was pre- booked. I usually use 8ml of insulin before a meal. If anyone can advise how much I should adjust the dose for this set menu, please: Pulled beef croquettes with...

Thank you everyone for all your advice, I contacted nhs 111 and they told me to eat carbs and monitor bg hourly. It's been a long night of pricking fingers and thankfully my readings came down as also drank lots of water. Unawares to me the paramedics kindly turned up to check me at 6.40am and...

I am a newly diagnosed type 1 and by mistake I have taken the fast acting insulin pen instead of the slow release pen for night-time. What do I do please?