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Hi, I changed to Apidra (as it doesn't have zinc suspension and some people have a problem with that in novorapid) but it didn't really change the amounts I needed so I have gone to Humalog which I find more appropriate for low-carbing. It's still a bit weird though; I hope they can shed some...

I think you need to get a GAD antibody test; have a look at the info here; http://www.diabetes.co.uk/gad-antibody-test.html It sounds like you fit the bill really. I'd kick up a fuss about this; blood sugars above 7.8 mmol/l can cause damage. You need this sorted out. Best Dillinger

I must say I agree with Dr Spiker above; if you are getting those readings on a low carb diet as well then your pancreas is really not performing. How many carbs do you eat a day? No ketones and high bloods mean that you have some insulin on board but the blood sugars imply not very much. I...

Listening to my GP and the diabetic Nurse when I got an HbA1c of 5.8% - they said "that's far too low, you must eat more carbs, yada, yada, yada" and I did what they said. Not been able to get back to the 5% club since...

If they are doing a cholesterol test then they don't want you eating anything prior to the test. It won't have any affect on your HbA1c to eat before a test though. As you are a Type 1 they are almost certainly doing a cholesterol test as well. You should really be having HbA1c more than once...

It is confusing when you get contradicting advice but not once you realise that some of what you are being told is just wrong; on the your quote I'd break it down like this: Hope that helps to clear that up for you! Best Dillinger

I like this not sure if it is actually Southpark but it does the trick; Best Dillinger

Could well be; here is the article http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/07/24/3549931.htm Best Dillinger

I would say it's because of your low carbing; if you start eating lots of carbs it will go the other way; why mess with perfect control for the sake of some sweets? If you avoid all that junk just think what your next HbA1c will be! If you can manage on just basal and keep the bloods normal...

Hi Lucy, I think that they would happen just as they do when not in ketosis; when you have more insulin than glucose your blood sugar levels will drop. You would expect the peaks and troughs of normal carb/bolus matching to even out so I would agree that falls would be slower. Don't forget...

Hello, This might have been dealt with but I couldn't see it in a quick read through the pages; Does the meter have bolus wizard like the FreeStyle InsuLinx? Does the meter use the same test strips as the FreeStyle InsuLinx (FreeStyle Lite)? Do the replacement sensors come in single packs...

That is the classic horror story that comes up too often here. I agree with all that has been said; you are on the right path and you know what you are doing. Ignore these idiots whose advice will cause untold damage. Carbs regulate blood sugars. Really? That's not science, it's not the result...

Hi Charlotte, The insulin you are on is 25% short acting and 75% long acting. When are your hypos happening and what time exactly do you take your insulin in the morning and at night? Do you know what is happening to your blood sugars over night? The reason I ask is that I would have...

I'm sorry that wasn't very productive for you. No, you shouldn't have to eat around your insulin. The basal/bolus approach is the preferred was of treating Type 1's unless there is some other factor impacting that. I can't see from what you've posted that there is anything like that in your...

You're not telling me that Notjack412 has been banned? I thought multiple accounts weren't a problem? Unless perhaps they are funny ones? :) On the subject of arguments; is that referring to my post about why multiple accounts are problematic for at least some people? I hope not; that wasn't...

Charlotte, You need to get referred to a diabetes clinic and not just have input from a diabetic nurse; they are not specislists. Best Dillinger

Yes, get the jab. The downsides are almost non-existent the upsides are not. Best Dillinger

Just like those lovely veggies cats dig up and eat in the wild... That sounds like complete gibberish to me; cats are carnivores wouldn't it be much much better for a diabetic cat to be eating a raw meat diet? I understand many people give their cats and dogs raw meat from various sources...

Hello Charlotte, It is a hell of a shock so I'm not surprised that you are feeling a bit overwhelmed. You are on a steep learning curve. I would say do the following (not necessarily in this order or all at once); Read as much as you can about diabetes; start on here and then get the book...

But that doesn't really address the issue; you may know who all these people are; but we don't and we are the ones who are interacting with them. I think it is deeply unnerving that individuals on here, anonymous as they are, are actually being so duplicitous about themselves. Why on earth...