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Thanks @Type1Bri [emoji5]. So you need to purchase two sensors a month to use the machine? It sounds quite expensive! Totally worth it though if it gives better control. Bea

Hi @Snapsy, I've seen the Libre mentioned on here a few times now. Can someone explain what is it and if it's worth getting one? thanks

Thanks @azure! I'll make sure I work it out and let my GP know. I'm so glad I joined this forum.. the information really is invaluable!

Thank you @Snapsy, it's good to know that you also tested frequently. Makes me feel better [emoji5]

thanks @noblehead, the link is working, must have been my signal or Internet connection. thanks everyone for the advice. my DN advised me to adjust my insulin levels to match the carbs I eat so to do this I have been testing maybe 7 times a day ish to see what certain foods do to me. Is that...

Thanks all for advice and information.. I feel armed with knowledge now so can tackle them tomorrow! :-)

@noblehead Thanks, that link won't work for me ?

Has anybody come up against problems with being prescribed test strips for your glucose monitor machine? I'm newly diagnosed and the DN told me to test as often as I need but at least four times a day. Problem is that I'm using around 7-8 a day currently (some give a fault error and have to be...

Also, the DN has advised me to test before breakfast, lunch and evening meal and I've had quite good readings by doing this.. 5s and 6s. However out of curiosity sometimes I test up to ten times a day and I've been known to be as high as 15 2 and a half hours after a meal, something I wouldn't...

Hi @Type1Lad, yes I'm on a basal/bolus regime. For a person who is not diabetic then, their blood sugar should never rise above 9? Bea

Being new to this type 1 diabetes, I wanted to ask whether blood sugar readings should ALWAYS fall between 4 and 7 pre meals and 4 and 9 after meals. Is this what I should be trying to achieve all of the time or is it still normal for blood sugars to spike and for us to get higher readings? I'm...

@Donna1, Yes I have downloaded it.

Hi @Char1994, I was the same and always snacked in chocolate, biscuits and crisps but since my type 1 diagnosis two weeks ago I have started snacking on nuts (peanuts, walnuts, cashews), veg sticks, cheese and crackers instead. Don't get me wrong, I miss the chocolate and maybe one day soon...

Thanks @redtree92! I'm sure it'll be totally worth it!! I've been super strict as I only had the diagnosis 2 weeks ago so it'll be nice to let my hair down! :-) xx

@mist Of course, the more the merrier!! lol!! Thanks, @azure, at the moment I am using the 1:10g rule but I've just been eating quite low carb meals rather than upping my dose to consume more carbs. I fear this will be a real test for me!! I will try and work out as much as I can before I go...

The advice I have been given is 1 shot of insulin for every 10g of carbs. is this the standard rule?

I have just recently started carb counting and adjusting my doses to suit. now and again I find it a bit tricky but I think I'll get used to it. I find it easier to Carb count if I am making the food myself, I can measure the right quantities. eating out is making me a bit nervous as I won't be...

Hi all, This weekend I am going away for a spa weekend which includes a 3 course meal in the evening. I was diagnosed Type 1 two weeks ago and have been injecting insulin 3 x NovoRapid before meals and 1 x Levemir before bed. I inject my NovoRapid before each meal and have been very careful...

Thanks all for the advice. Hi @Type1Bri, I'm a bit far away from London, South Wales :-)

Thanks @therower! I'm aiming for about 40g carbs too.. I'm not fussy with foods, enjoy anything healthy really just curious to find out what carbs people tend to incorporate into their meals. I'm used to quite a lot of carbs to get me through the day so tomorrow will be a test to see how it...