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with the amount of insulin I've done to cover the food I'm probably going to have a huge huge low later on.

My ketones are 0.1. I know it seems counterproductive. They tell me it's better to run in a bit high than to get lows. I'm losing patience with NHS by the day, struggle to get an appointment with my doctor for in a month advance even if I tell the surgery it's an emergency.

This is actually my dietary preference and what I choose to do usually and I have the best results doing this. The health professionals have always shunned the idea and say it's ridiculous and that I won't be eating enough to replenish liver glycogen. On this carb counting course there's the...

I get it whenever my bloodsugars go high and get all symptoms except vomiting. I'll do a ketone test now and report back, but this is almost a daily occurrence- the nurses are wanting to run me high to avoid the hypos, which means extreme discomfort for me.

Also just for reference, this evening for dinner (19:47) I ate 120g of carbs, did 18 units of insulin- tested at 22:03 and I'm 21.3. I'm really short of breath, i.e. not being able to get to the end of a sentence without being out of breath. Ammonia smell up my nose and hard heartbeat.

Hi everyone I'm back, 3 weeks into Insulin Dose Adjustment Course- finding it helpful but it's still not helping me with the problems I've been experiencing. At the moment I'm consistent pattern that is happening is that I will jump really high straight after eating a meal, even when I do my...

"You would be correct to deduct the fibre if you lived in the USA. However, food labelling is different in the UK. Here, the fibre element has already been deducted, so you need to look at the total carbs. In the USA the fibre is not deducted on the label, so in USA you would be correct in...

I was counting net carbs originally, then confused- for the best part of a week was only counting sugars (realised that I was off) then have returned to counting net carbs. My bolus ratio is still under construction, only been adjusted once (from 1 unit to 10, then to one unit to 8). Doubt I'll...

Also, just to add a few more details to this thread: Blood test results the other day all seemed fine- good kidney, liver and thyroid function- lipid profile was also fine. BP and pulse great. Only other medication I am prescribed is dexamphetamine sulphate for my ADD ________ Further entry...

I was a bit confused this with this too- I've been recommended the carbs and cals book like it's holy diabetes bible. I get the impression it's more of non intimidating good starting point for those trying to approach carb counting? I just weight the food then calculate it after, (whilst my food...

Hi Lucy! This was an intentional carb free weekend for doctors to reassess what I am to with my basal insulin- it included no bolus injection (other than necessary correction dose!). I've been weighing all my food and been using the carbs and cals book- which I find very helpful when I'm in a...

This makes a lot of sense- I used to do my whole levemir dosage in one big lump, but I found its absorption rate was even more ropey for many years. A third less at night with a split dose sounds like a great starting point which I can adjust from. The impact of protein on BG levels is something...

Sorry for this very belated reply Phoenix, I guess due to CGM's recent development and availability in time studies have been an impossibility to conduct on a study of that timescale. Since I started this thread my levels got a lot worse. I was experiencing highs 16–24 usually once per day and...

Would you say the bolus and corrections not working over that timeframe is odd?

This makes a lot of sense to me: would explain why low carb diet worked in a way- insulin requirements were very minimal, less insulin resulted in reliable doses and stability. I've got IDAC booked for March, looking forward to it- trying to do loads of research and observation in the mean time

Cheers Tim, "Type 1, proud and if you don't like it, I'll fight ya! :cool:" love your sig btw I changed my levemir to 2 injections instead of the 1 a few months ago and found it to be much better. When I was at uni I changed my macro ratios to extremely low carbohydrate intake, adjusting rapid...

You're right about that, I've spoken to other people in the same area who have been put on the pump without undergoing carb counting course- all tell me how it has changed their life and their levels have been very even and manageable. It doesn't seem to be an age thing either, I have seen both...

Hi himtoo, I agree fully that I am yo yoing quite frequently. It has been better with accurate hypo treatment. I was taking a written diary- but I've been given a carb counting blood tester which has so far been quite helpful, has logs of net consumed carbs and injections with correct timing...

Thanks phoenix, you explained that in a way I could understand. Does it mean that these higher levels don't cause as much damage to the body due to them being present for short amounts of time? I am currently adding approx 15–20 minutes 'sprint type' cardio to each session with weight lifting...

My apologies Mike, was more suggesting replacement of high GI to low GI- whilst following recommended carb intake. You're right about the fruit bit too. I'll remove it, I shouldn't be giving that kind of advice, sorry mate i'll remove the post if it's counter productive or dangerous advice.