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Fair question. She lives in the Netherlands

Yes, I would expect that group members collectively to have a vast amount of experience with diabetes. But CHO restriction (150g/day CHO, and even 40 -70g/day) diets are not too new to be discussed by mainstream diabetes support and education organizations. Google koolhydraatbeperkt...

Good questions. Don't know what type of diabetes, I'm afraid, or whether her insulin production has fully ceased. I'm assuming that they have tried a range of insulins, as they seem to running out of therapeutic options. I expect that 'low carb' diets have been suggested too.

Good idea. But even the teaching hospitals are baffled, as I understand it, so it's not easy to find one who might help

I was recently asked about someone who has 'insulin antibodies'. Apparently, her body 'attacks' the insulin she is given. When it is administered, the insulin binds to protein, but is then eventually released when she has too little insulin in her system. Hypo's are frequent, unpredictable, and...

Alex B, Sorry to hear you're having a rough time. I’d suggest Bill Polonsky's book 'Diabetes Burnout'. (Your situation is common enough for people to write books about) Luckily, Amazon says it's free if you try Audible books. There is also this outfit: behavioraldiabetes dot org Good luck...

Discussing your speeding ticket with your GP might allow them to support your request for CGM

Hi JmseyT1D I'm reading through this thread to try and see what has gone wrong. What kind of advice were you asking for?

Hi, sorry to hear you're having a rough time. It's not easy, is it? What, in an ideal world, would you like your doctor to tell you next week? This might help you see what you wish might have happened. Stop, for a moment, and write the kindest letter to yourself about your situation? (If you're...