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Hi all, got my recent hba1c back today. It is 56. What does this convert into in old terms? How do you calculate it... [emoji52] thank you in advance

So I've tried slimming world, weight watchers & LCHF diets... Nothing seems to works [emoji30] I stay the same weight when doing these diets. When I don't strictly "diet" the weight slowly but surely creeps on... What can I do? What works for others...? I'm type 1 & on insulin pump.

I have to make some changes to my Bolus ratios on my Medtronic pump but I'm having problems converting from a DAFNE ratio to the pumps ratio... e.g. For every 10g of carbs I eat I take 1 unit of insulin. So this goes on the pump Bolus wizard as 10 i.e. 10/1=10. So if my ratio changes to 2.5...

Hi, I'm a type 1 diabetic on insulin pump. Hoping to start a family soon. Was wondering what type of diet is best to follow to bring your hba1c down to the recommended level? Low carb high fat, low fat, calorie controlled...? I could also do with losing 10lbs. My last hba1c was 8, highest it's...

Well I fell off the LCHF wagon, ate the wagon then Christmas happened (enough said)....Sick of feeling bloated & sluggish, so I'm back on the LCHF lifestyle tomorrow... Wish me luck because I need it! [emoji891][emoji256][emoji891][emoji256][emoji891]

I have a few questions for my fellow LCHF'ers... How soon into the diet did you achieve Ketosis? How strict are you on the diet? How did you find your optimum ratios of fat:protein:carbs... I ask these because I'm struggling... I can't reach Ketosis, I can't lose any weight so after 6 days or so...

So looking at my diet it seems I'm not eating enough fats... Protein is fine & carb amounts are fine too. I haven't lost any weight on the diet but feel like I have & BG are good... So I'm thinking fat needs to increase to also kick me in the necessary ketosis range... The bullet proof coffee...

I'm having difficulty understanding the ketosis' state in order to burn fat...I have a meter that measures my ketones but I've always been told to keep it low, 0.4 low! And anything higher is dangerous! While doing LCHF my keytones never go above 0.2 which I think is why I never lose weight with...

I re-started LCHF about 2 weeks ago. Before this I started for the very first time in February, went well until March. I had the usual issues for the first few weeks i.e. flu like symptoms, list a few pounds etc etc but this time it's not the same! I haven't had any of the flu like feelings, BS...

Hey all looking for snack ideas for trips to the cinema or movie nights in??

I restarted my LCHF about 10 days ago... All was going well but tonight I really really really craved Hunky Dory Buffalo flavour crisps! Ive never craved crisps even when I was high carbbing! I sent my other half to the shop for those specific crisps... Ate 1/2 a 30g packet [emoji31] was...

I started LCHF start of February & I've only lost 2lb!! Is this right? I have about 1-2 stone to lose.. I lost the 2lb in the first week & since have stayed the same. I'm loving the diet but am I doing something wrong? I was hoping for a steady weekly loss of a lb... I log my food to my fitness...

I'm new to lchf but I'm loving it. I feel it's time to introduce exercise again ( I relaxed on it so I could safely introduce the new eating regime) so far I've only reduced my bolus needs & haven't touched my basal rates. Usually about 1 hour before exercise I reduce my basal to 50% for about 2...

Hi all, I'm a type 1 on insulin pump. In the last 2 years I've gained a few pounds that's pushed my BMI up to 27. My recent hba1c was 7.5% about 6 months ago I joined a well known weight loss group (I'd rather not say who) to tackle my weight gain issue. I lost nothing with it... Granted my...

Ok so I joined SLimming World 4 weeks ago & to date I've lost 1/2 lb!! Seriously 1/2 lb!! I'm following the diet! Please tell me if I'm doing something wrong or that Type 1s lose weight slower, I do have at least 18lbs to lose...

Hi. I am type 1 since 2005 & wear an insulin pump. As of May this year I am working with my pre natal clinic to bring my HbA1c down to the recommended target. I've increased all my ratios, basal & bolus rates & have been checking my bloods approx 10-12 times a day including an hour after meals...

Hi I remember a few months ago there was notification of a bad batch of the quick sets or the reservoirs. Does anybody have those batch numbers handy? Diabetic warrior since 2005!

Maybe this is a stupid question but I need to know... I use the Medtronic Mini med pump... What is the difference between the Square wave bolus & the dual wave bolus feature? In lay mans terms! Diabetic warrior since 2005!

Have any type 1, pump wearing diabetic done a sky dive for charity? I've been asked to do one by a friend & said yes. I assume it's ok to do as a diabetic. But I'm just checking it out to make sure there are no insurance/medical reasons as to why. It's not till July so I've time to plan & I've...

Hi guys, I'm looking for some advice. Since Monday I have been having 2-3 hypos in a day with no logical explanation. I've reduced my basal rates & in some cases have under calculated my carb to insulin intake & still had hypos! I don't know what else to do, can any body shed any light to this...