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Ah yes, I think I should discuss this with my DN next week. For example, if I am looking at a meal that has the following macros, and my I:C ratio is at 1:10, am I working it out correctly if taking 50% protein into account. Carbs - 60g - 6 Units Insulin (15-20 Minutes before meal) Protein -...

So I managed to throw myself into "Think Like a Pancreas"....enjoyed it, got a great understanding from it, got a little scared, got some comfort...and probably need to read it again to take some notes :) One thing that struck me from it, going over the meals and/or snacks that do not have...

I'm also seeing this ride before bed, as my Lantus is 16 units at 10pm, it could be that it's not lasting the full 24hrs and needs splitting. I'll wait to see my diabetic nurse though. Non movement seems to really affect me as well. For example I'm on holiday currently, and I see even if I give...

Libre ordered. It's not available on Long Term Illness yet in Ireland, so I am just forking out for now and will look at hopefully the sensors being covered when it is available. Trial and error seems like it's the way to go, I guess once I know how much I jump/drop in the first meal, i'll...

Thanks all once again. I am away this weekend in London at a family wedding, followed by 6days in Spain. This is where I'm getting nervous, for instance restaurants. Tried to do while pile of digging on foods etc but I'm scared I'll get it badly wrong. Example is I love salt and pepper spare...

I can't offer much advice or great tips as I'm only starting out myself on this journey. One thing I will say though, I was a somewhat negative person before all this, not overly, but it was there. Heck, I may even be negative again at some point. But, this is here now, it's not going away, so...

How many carbs do people eat on average per day? For example 40 Breakfast 50 Lunch 70 Dinner 20-30 Per snack.. I've read a lot in relation to lower carb diets being good for some people, especially those who need to lower their weight etc. Some people swear by keeping carbs normal, rather than...

Hey @therower Thanks for the info, fair play to you, it's a mentality to take it by the scruff of the neck and get on with it. I like that attitude. I am determined to live and enjoy life even more now. Being in ICU made me look at the brighter side of life. Family, friends, dog...I love them...

Just registered. Sounds good and definitely up for learning as much as possible. I'm looking forward to getting involved on the forum. It's already giving me great support just knowing it's here when I need it.

Hi all, thank you for all the kind words and motivation. I guess the more trial and error with my dietician and so on, the more I'll get it under control. Currently trying to stick to the lower end of the carb scale, say unit wise 3, 3, 4, 16 Lantus. Not sure if it's so beneficial for me as I...

If it's just egg and bacon, maybe a bit of cheese.... No insulin?

This will intereste greatly. I like to train in the gym, mostly lifting and gaining muscle. Will have to look at testing just before, during and after to see what my bg is, hopefully will be able to gauge spikes, drops etc

Hi Helenaramay, That really is fantastic to hear. It's everything you want to hear as a newly diagnosed T1.

Hey catapillar, I am currently taking 16units of Lantus at 10pm, which may explain why at 6pm onward the following evening I am higher, even though I think I am counting carbs correctly... Thank you very much for the quick reply. As you can probably tell, after less than 2 weeks of being...

Hi All, Went into hospital a couple of weeks ago (on Tuesday) with a racing heart. After a number of tests it was discovered I am a Type 1 diabetic. I spent the following 3 days in Intensive Care and another 5 in a ward. All a massive shock to me, but also when you add everything up (thirst...