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The honeymoon period might last a month, 6 months, a year or maybe even longer. I think it depends how you eat and exercise will certainly help too. If you eat high carbohydrate foods (lots of bread, rice, pasta), takeaways and sugary foods then it won't last very long because you are...

Precisely. The most important things in the early stages is that you are monitoring your glucose levels in the morning, before meals, 2 hours after meals and before you go to bed. Also that your basal (levemir) is the correct dosage - basal should keep your glucose levels stable (no more...

Happy Anniversary :) About three weeks back, I was on a youth camp and all leaders were indulging in desserts, cakes, sweets all week. I resisted and decided to treat myself to ice-cream on the Friday evening. Honestly, I didn't even enjoy it! I hadn't had any ice-cream in four months and I...

There are positives and negatives associated with pump and MDI. It really depends on what you feel most comfortable with, how your control has been and whether better glucose control can be improved by using a pump that wasn't there before. I think I will try the pump at some stage but for now...

Had three of these today...filtered coffee with some kerrygold butter and coconut oil added. Probably one too many but I didn't have anything else available for fat content today.

Hope that is coming down @MrBloominggrumpy 5.1 earlier for me :)

Yeah, it really is a trial and error process at times, especially in the early stages of diagnosis and even further down the line. Just remember we are all here to listen and help you along the way. Don't overload yourself with information either, take it step-by-step and you'll grow in...

Welcome @typeonewoman and hope you have had a browse around the forum to help your understanding further. How much lantus are you on? If you are hypoing after 15 minutes bike ride then your lantus is probably too high.

Great thread. Gave this method a go this morning on the bike. 88.5km Average - 138 BPM, Max - 168 BPM Target was 145 BPM, looking foward to trying again and again :)

Those ketone levels are completely fine. The danger is when glucose levels are high (13 mmol/l +) and ketones are high and rising. It indicates a lack of insulin in the body so action needs to be taken immediately otherwise diabetic ketoacidosis will ensue. If you want more clarification, I'll...

Has anyone used the Dextrose 'Sport Nutrition' Tablets? I just noticed them in a local store yesterday.

I came across him through Low Carb Down Under and Low Carb New Zealand on youtube.

@CatLadyNZ - what sort of advice is given to diabetics in New Zealand? Similar to UK? I came across Dr Troy Stapleton on Youtube who is Type 1 and adheres to LCHF, have you heard of him?

Thanks @Robbity - not too worried about the calories as burning it off running/cycling :)

What's the difference between KTC almond oil and KTC coconut oil? Anything worth worrying about?

What's the major difference between single and double cream?

I remember very clearly one of my first hypos - It was a 3.1 and I just ate crazily. 300 ml of lucozade, two slices of toast and some cereal... 28.1 an hour later! :O It certainly was a steep learning curve that first week :)

Thanks for the links @LucySW. What would your glucose levels be during the day - from wake-up until bed-time? Could you post please? Postprandial etc

Sorry to hear @LizzieNI. Surprised as I have several friends who are doctors throughout the Royal and generally heard good reports. However, I will ask them what they think of the diabetic clinic.

4.6 this morning, 10k race went really well and meant had good readings rest of day :)