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When I was diagnosed my Hb1AC was around 14% and 6 months later was down to 5.8%, so you can quickly get it back under control. Since this is all new to you, my advice is to read online everything about type 1 diabetes, because there is a lot to take in and 1 hour sessions at the diabetic clinic...

I also found it weird when I realized 1 unit of novarapid can do so much, especially when I used to take 10+ units for certain meals. It got to a point where I could eat anything and my sugar levels wouldn't spike above 8 as long as I took novarapid 5 - 10 minutes before eating, whereas when I...

Maybe the fact that your normal routine, how much exercise you have and what you eat is making you more sensitive to insulin. I find that people try to keep their insulin intake the same all the time, but if you eat low GI foods consistently, or start exercising a bit more each day, your body...

How were you tested for insulin resistance?

Do you do much high intensity exercise? Like jogging, cycling, swimming, weight lifting or sports? I have had times when I could take 10 units of novarapid and after 3 hours, my sugar levels have went from 20 to 18. It's incredibly frustrating to think that the insulin you're injecting isn't...

I'm in a similar situation. I'm pretty active and exercise a lot, which makes me incredibly sensitive to insulin. I've had Type 1 Diabetes for a year and a half now and I'm 20. At first I was using 1 unit of novarapid for every 10 units of carbs and 12 units of levemir once a day. After a few...