Dear Hazey276,
Hi there. Can I ask how long you have had type 1 diabetes? Where do you live in the UK? Im asking because I have had diabetes for 7 years now. I had the same problems as you have and I went on a course called DAFNE (dosage adjustment for normal eating). You have to have type 1 diabetes on inuslin. They 1st took me off Lantus, changed to Levemir 2x injections, 1x in the morning and 1x at night. Much better for me. No more hypos at night and then early mornings high levels. I went on the DAFNE course in Nove last year and my sugar levels have come down a lot! The course is BRILLIANT!! google it. if you cant find any info on it, I will glady send you contact numbers and info. Get yourself onto that list ASAP! I also take humalog 3x a day with meals.
Having said that, even though DAFNE is good, my hba1c level is stuck at 8! So my nurse, doc and me have decided to try the pump. I saw my new doc on wednesday in cambridge, very nice, very big and clean! really lovely) and he will try get me the pump as there is a long waiting list and proceeders to follow. So I am looking at 3 to 4 months wait til I know whats happening. But my diabetic nurse is also diabetic and she uses the pump. Her BG levels were also high until she started on the pump, they now 6%!!
I speak for myself, I am always nervous to try new things or change my routine but if it will help me, I say go for it. It is much better than living with high sugar levels that are long term very VERY BAD for you!!! Get your levels down ASAP!!! That is why you are feeling sick, angry and ready to climb the walls. Get them down.
Another thing about DAFNE, I can EAT anything I want to because they teach you to carb count with insulin ratio's. Its brillant!! Its really worth checking out.
Please let us know how you get on.....and remember we all in this together!!
Take care and look after yourself!!
regards
Ursula