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I am struggling with going low during exercise. I am training for mountain climbing, thus do some very intense workouts twice a week 2 hours each session (very fast nordic walking and running up and down hills) easier workouts 3-4 days a week 1-2 hour each session (biking or walking) and...

Excellent and on the contrary, it is exciting to have success. That is wonderful for you :)

It sounds like that horrid group has the "all or nothing" mentality, doom and gloom. This is exactly the mentality to destroy anyone. Good for you for seeing that and getting away from it. When I was first diagnosed (T1) in March, I felt overwhelmed and anxious too. My mind went to what I...

Well done! You should be proud of yourself and best wishes for a wonderful birthday.

I am also a "heat wilter" and go low exercising in the heat. As others have said, hydrate and hydrate along the way even if you do not feel thirsty. I read an article that said coconut water (not milk) is nature's optimal sports drink, so I gave it a try. I mixed half and half with water and...

I have a couple crisps, popcorn and chocolate now and then. For me, it is discouraging to be militant about carb counting and not living my life worried about every single thing I eat. The key for me is moderation and exercise.

I have always enjoyed knitting and have begun writing patterns. Designing is a new and exciting challenge that takes my mind away from carb counting :)

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Great expression "blood test a cake" ;)

I am an insulin dependent type 1 and would definitely need insulin for the bread, jam and banana. All three are big carbs for me and I would not eat them all together even with insulin. I would not count that as a snack or a balance meal as it is high carb, no vegetables or protein. By the...

I had a fool ask me if he could jab me in the boob if I went too low and needed glucagen ;)

Diabetes doesn't have to be an "All or Nothing" life change. I was diagnosed T1 in March 2016 and was completely ignorant and overwhelmed at first. I have learned a lot from the generous people who share their experiences, encouragement and advice on this forum. I realized quickly that if I...

I still eat a few squares of 85% now and then without problems. There are many foods that have a much greater affect on my blood sugar than chocolate. My biggest problem foods are cereal and pizza :( hmmm....instead of two slices of pizza, maybe one plus a little chocolate :) and zero cereal...

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Excellent - I shall follow your lead and send the same message to my friends and people I work with. Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum

It is funny, but it is not :) I am type 1 and recently had a conversation with a well meaning know it all non-diabetic who insisted that I must take insulin not carbs when I am low. Of course, there is always the you can't eat sugar discussion. I tried to explain that I could have carbs and...

Right now I have a strong craving for something and the only thing keeping me from eating it is that it is not in the house and the store is closed. Perhaps the feeling if being deprived contributes to your cravings. I go with moderation on an occasional indulge or I would go mad. DeejayR...

One of my worst hypos came at about the 41st km of a marathon. I had been trying to beat my time from the previous year so was really pushing hard. This was pre diagnosis so hadn't a real sense of the seriousness. I shoved down my last few squares of chocolate, drank the last of my water and...

Thanks, I did get the half unit pen at the last consultation and that does help with the fine tuning. Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum

Thank you so very much for those who responded and encourage me. You have given me more confidence and valuable advice. Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum