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Hi Paul, I was taken to hospital a couple of months ago just like you. My BS was 31.7 and I was originally told by the hospital that I was T2. two days later at the diabetic clinic I was reassessed and told I was T1. If I'm honest on hearing that news I cried, right there and then in the...

Hi James, Like you and others I'm finding that my ratios change and I was only diagnosed T1 a few months ago. I've done a similar fasting test as described by Brett and found that once I've found a stable Basal dose then everything becomes easy again. I was told it was a honeymoon period and...

Yeah to be fair it would indicate that your basal is somewhere around being right. Have you analysed what causes the spikes? Is it a particular food or is it on an evening when you've had some alcohol perhaps? Of course when carb counting it's always a guessing game as to how many carbs you're...

Hi, Birchy66 From what you've said, if you're dropping from 13 to 6 during the night then I'd agree with Hale710 that your Basal is too high. It may be worth dropping your Basal by a couple of units and monitoring it. Whenever I've had a shift in insulin needs I've tried to fast and miss...

Hi Chris, Good luck with the pump, I'm hoping to get one at some point over the next 12 months so I'll be looking out for your updates! :) Steve

Hi Hazel, Good to see you too! :) Oddly enough, when I was admitted to hospital I had BS of 31.7 and was originally diagnosed T2 for the first 48 hours. Tablets didn't seem to work and then when I was referred to the clinic they confirmed that I was T1.

Incidentally Sam, another member recommended the same book a few weeks ago when I was first diagnosed. I downloaded it to my Kindle but with the pressures of juggling, work, diabetes and Christmas I've only managed a couple of chapters up to now. It is a good read though. :)

Guys! Thanks so much for the info and in particular to Sam JB for the essay! :) I really appreciate all your input as being a total newbie I'm still experimenting. I'm keen to keep my BS tightly controlled but I've been a little nervous about hypos during or after exercise. Your advice is...

Hi Copepod, Thanks for the info, that is fantastic! :) You're right, I have been in the honeymoon period, My Basal is half what it was and my bolus/ carb ratio has reduced too. It seems to have been steady for the past couple of weeks but I'm aware that it may change again at some point. I...

Hi All, I newly diagnosed ( 6 weeks ago) as type1. I'm a male aged 45. I've started to carb count and seem to be settled on 12 units of Basal (Solus) and a ratio of 1 unit of bolus (Apidra) to every 10g carbs. I've lost around 1 1/2 stone since being diagnosed. I've just bought a new bike (...

That's great Garr, thanks for taking the time to help. After a few days of shock I'm beginning to get my head around what lies ahead. I'm hoping to find a positive in it all by eating healthy and getting as fit as I can possibly be. For too long I've taken health for granted, eaten out too often...

Hi Yorksman, Thanks for taking the time to answer ad for the advice, Since I originally started this thread I've been diagnosed Type 1 and so I'm getting used to insulin, I still need to educate myself as you say as to what works and what doesn't. I have a slow cooker already and if I'm honest...

Hi Cath, Hi Garr, Thanks for the words and advice, I'll go and check that book out now Garr, Thank you :) Steve

Thank you all so much for your replies, I'm sorry that I've not responded earlier, it's been quite a day. It was confirmed at the diabetes centre this morning that I am in fact type 1. It was a huge pill to swallow. Naturally I've spent many hours today talking and learning how to administer...

Hello all, My name is Steve, I'm a 45 year old male and I don't mind admitting that I'm very confused and a little afraid. To give you a brief rundown, after noticing a marked deterioration in my vision and after having three eye tests in the space of a month, all of which were different I...