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So I'm a little confused this morning. I awoke with BS of 7.5. Much higher than i'm used to, it's normally between 3 and 5 in the morning. I had my normal breakfast of protein. Eggs, prawns and some nuts and a green smoothie. Took my normal insulin for that of 3 units and an extra 1 to bring my...

It might be stating the obvious, but having been lucky enough to have had a CGM for a brief time, it's obvious to me how amazing they are. Most notably when you are out and about and it's not easy to check BS levels. Of course, they are very expensive, but so were mobile phones once and over the...

I am pleased to say i'm back on to a low carb diet after starting one about 3 years ago. I initially started because there have been a deterioration in my eyes. Of course, after a while I slowly slid off the band wagon. Not completely, but enough for my HBA1C to remain above 7. Anyway, earlier...

Hi Guys, I've taken on the challenge to raise £2750 for Diabetes UK by taking George the Gorilla back to the jungle. I need all the support I can get, so please visit the link below to find out more and donate if you can. Even just spreading the word will be a big help! gateian.blogspot.com...

This time last week I was doing excellent with my low carb dieting. I had my first day where all sugars were between 5 and 7, which I am most chuffed with! Then i went to an awards ceremony for my company. Firstly, I was given no choice in food. It was just plonked in front of me. So I ate...

Yesterday I was having perfect sugars around 6. That's good for me because my average is 8 so i'm brining it down slowly. Anyway, It was looking like I was going to get through my first day with absolutely perfect sugars. But sadly it wasn't to be. 5 hours after dinner, 13.8 DOH! Now i've got...

Hey everyone, Just joined the community and hoping to find alot of useful info here, as well as maybe share some of my own. I've been diabetic type 1 for 15 years and after many years of not really taking it as seriously as I should, i'm now getting on top of it once and for all. So i'm...