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I am having around 100g fat and 120g protein per day which does leave me full. Here is a typical day B - 2 eggs, 2 bacon (all dry fried) with half an avo. I have to bolus for eggs as I know many people do. L - Either a chicken salad or something with lean beef mince Afternoon S - Couple of...

Hi, So I have been T1D since March 2014 and since then the weight has been creeping up (199lbs on diagnosis and 250lbs now). Prior to this week I incorporated carbs into my diet in the form of things like sweet potato, wholegrain rice, wholegrain pasta etc (so lower GI carbs). My blood levels...

Hi Sophie. I'm 24 and it's been about 8 weeks since diagnosis myself now. It is a lot to take in and I completely understand what you mean about a carefree life, but gradually everything becomes second nature, testing my BG before bed is embedded into my routine now as much as cleaning my teeth...

Carrot and swede is a good substitute for mash potato. I find coleslaw is quite filling with salads and some sort of meat. Also if I want some kind of carbs like a wrap with chicken I tend to get the kids ones/mini ones as they are only about 15g carbs. Oatcakes are also low-ish carb, popcorn...

Another symptom I experienced when I had it was really fruity breath, that was the day before I went into hospital with DKA after having all of the other symptoms for about 4-5 daya Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Had my first one today, 9.8 having only been diabetic for 6 weeks and being admitted to hospital with DKA and extremely high levels, I'm happy with a 9.8 as I'm confident I can get it down by my next appt :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I can't offer you any advice on the pump, just wanted to say congratulations on the Warrior Adrenaline Race, I go to the bootcamp they run and did the race myself last year, very good and they work very hard on it! Hope someone can answer your pump question! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you for replying. I panicked a bit, had some oatcakes with a thin bit of peanut butter after posting.. just checked and am on 5 so will check again soon. I think I'd like it to be 6-7. I'm still getting control as am newly diagnosed and haven't experienced a situation like this before...

How high should levels be before bed? I've just tested mine at a 4.5 which is the lowest pre-bed reading I've had, although my levels always seem to shoot up overnight and I will probably wake up about 15 tomorrow. I have also just given myself my evening 20 units of Lantus. Would a pre bed...

I've been managing my blood sugars myself since being diagnosed in hoapital and they are absolutely all over the place! I was just wondering if this was a normal occurance for people in the beginning? For instance I went to bed with a 12 on Tuesday and woke up at 19, last night I went to bed...

I've only had it two weeks, and I feel the same. I can imagine it's quite a common thing. It's a new lifestyle, but without the choice. What routine are you on for your insulin? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you for your reply. I've got the app and bought some scales so am starting to get to grips with it all. Just such a big learning curve. I'm glad I've joined up here so I can chat to people going through the same thing as me. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was 24, and it was exactly this time last week i got diagnosed... Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've been given a set ratio of 8 NovaRapid before each meal, and 14 Lantus before bed. I am still getting my head around it but plan to carb count and adjust my insulin accordingly. I guess I just need to take time to learn what works for my body and to determine a good insulin:carb ratio. It's...

Hi, my name is Emma, and last. Monday I was admitted to hospital where I found out I was suffering from Diabetic Ketoacidosis as a result of un diagnosed Type 1 diabetes. Whilst I was in hospital (they kept me in for 4 days), my blood sugar levels were pretty high, ranging from 9-24. They let...