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Hi all, I started using a Dexcom One+ earlier today and so far I have had wildly different readings. Before lunch, I had a Dexcom reading of 5.6 with a finger prick scores of 4.2 and just now I had a Dexcom reading of 8.4 with a finger prick score of 6.0. Although these differences were...

Hey everyone, just a quick and probably stupid question. I am finally informing the DVLA [I haven't been driving beforehand dont worry lol] of my T1D and on the form it asks if I've had an episode of low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia) whilst awake. I have had a readings under 4 that needed some...

Hey everyone, I've been T1D for just over a year and until now I think I've managed it well. Suddenly this week, I can't get "low". I've gone from always being in range to having 12+ mmol 4 hours after almost every meal, even when I take corrections for the previous high. I've even raised my...

Hey all, I was diagnosed around 6 months ago I was diagnosed as T1. I have pretty much the same breakfast most days and have always used 4 units to cover it and been perfect. However in the last 4 days, with the same units and food as ever but I was having levels of around 10. I've since...

Hey all. Thinking of getting McDonald's later (would get chicken strips and chips). But obviously McDonalds is really high in fat. Should I split the bolus? Obviously it's not an exact science for everyone, but would it be recommended?

Hi all, I had my lunch today ( cheese sandwich, crisps and some chocolate after) and injected the usual amount, if not a little more than normal however I found my blood sugar 2 hours after eating to be 5.1. After 4 hours, it was 10.0! How can this be explained? I didn't eat anything in between...

Hi all, In recent weeks, I have been experimenting with my insulin injections timing to find the perfect balance for spaghetti bolognese. When injecting 1/2 hour after eating, my BG rose from 6.9 to 9.3 in that time, and then fell to 10.4 before bed When injecting 45 minutes after eating, my...

Hi, I've noticed after eating spaghetti bolognese, my blood sugar is around 12 or so before bed. I've heard people split their dose for spaghetti & pizza, but what is a good starting point for experimenting with this? When should I do my injections and what percentage for these meals?

Hey, I've recently been diagnosed Type 1 diabetic and have some general questions. I use NovoRapid & Tresiba for reference. If when Carb Counting, I have something, say a Pizza, which according to my ratio would take my injection to above 10 units [the max on the pen], can I inject more, if it...