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Hi all. I have just had my dinner and the carb value was 20g of which 1g was sugar. Within an hour my BG levels have dropped dramatically, do you think this is because only 1g was sugar. I am on a pump and don’t usually have these issues with food.

Morning all Going on holiday soon and was wondering how people managed with swimming etc Do you just keep taking your pump on and off or do you revert back to injections? Many thanks

Hi all, Has anyone used the aquapac waterproof insulin case? I am going on holiday and was wondering if they were worth it. The reviews seem really good but I am apprehensive. https://aquapac.net/store/shop/waterproof-insulin-pump/waterproof-insulin-pump-case/ Many thanks

Hi everyone, Has anyone had an Anterior lumbar interbody fusion(ALIF) operation? I am in the waiting list and I am really interested to hear off anyone who has gone through this operation.

Hi all Has anyone purchased the carb and cals smoothie book? Just wondering if it was worth buying. Many thanks

Does anyone know if there is a diabetes trade show?

Hello all Happy Easter. Can anyone help me, I have just broken my belt clip for my for Paradigm 5 series pump. I have just been on their website and a new clip is £12.50. Does anyone know if there is anywhere I can get one cheaper. Thank you

Hi all I have just checked the carbs and cals book that suggests that lentils and chick peas may not require insulin or a reduced dose. However comments of others on the forum suggest it spikes them. Does anyone have any advice. I am a type 1 pump user and don't want to spike or hypo. Many...

Hello all Can anyone explain the carbs in this to me please? I have just made a packet cous cous which states: Typical values prepared as per instructions (just add hot water). Carbs per 100g = 25.4 Carbs per serving (130g)= 33.0 The weight of the packet is 100g Once prepared in weighs 260g...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have any low carb pate recipes that they can share? I am trying to think of different things to take to work for lunch instead of having bread or making sandwiches. Many thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Please can anyone help? I have just bought an apple and blueberry Morrison porridge, the kind you add hit water too and is ready in 2 mins. The carbs on the label are as follow: Per 100g carbs - 15.7g Per pot when prepared - Carbs 35.3g. My question is why by adding hot wAter does it go up...

Hello I am new to carb counting and was wondering what other people used to count carbs rather than carrying the carb & cal book about with them. I travel a bit with work and am trying to reduce the amount of stuff I am carrying around. I have looked at a few different I phone apps and kindle...