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I have had 2 c-peptide tests carried out....I'm not in the honeymoon period thank you.

Read the above posts. I have had two C peptide tests carried out.

I requested for the C peptide test to be carried out and they completed it twice...2months apart. The consultant stated something along the lines of 'you pancreas does not have the capacity to produce any insulin and if it is producing any the amount is negligible and will have very little to no...

On mobile device so it is difficult to read and respond to everything you have written...but from what I have read and digested of your very detailed post I agree completely!! Thank you for the post and I look forward to reviewing some of the links that you have offered when on a computer...

Yes I do understand what ketosis is Tim. I do feel sorry as the consequences of remaining in that state for a lengthy period of time can be detrimental to ones health. Please see the following: Side Effects A prolonged state of ketosis can cause major health problems like: Calcium deficiency...

Interesting feedback...would you like to elaborate on which points you disagree with? Carbs aren't necessary...I beg to differ. If you speak with any elite level cyclist they will tell you that carbs are essential. I also have months worth of lab tests done both on the bike and off the bike...

I'm sorry to hear that you are in permanent ketosis..I doubt that's fun! However, in relation to eating a great deal of carbs - it is essential that I do so. I compete at a high level and it is essential for me to fuel my training and racing correctly. If I do not fuel myself correctly then both...

That's great - I'm glad to hear that you are partaking in a great level of exercise/activity however, I am sorry to hear that you cannot manage your bg levels effectively through exercise and bolus. 5.7% is good but I personally prefer a tighter range but as previously stated every one is...

I may be so...but it doesn't mean people shouldn't.

I'm not going to apologise for suggesting exercise as a tool to improve quality of life and overall bg control...I don't believe that all doctors and professionals stress the importance of exercise enough thus people both diabetic and non diabetic do very little exercise.

I agree with you in relation to me not being 'typical' but wanted to stress to people that with exercise they can increase quality of life threw better bg control and being able to eat less restrictively. I only eat out in three restaurants...all of which have provided me with the full...

Thank you for this information - I always inject in different sites depending on what form of exercise I am doing that day...I inject in arms, legs, stomach and even my rear end for giggles sometimes. The consultants have suggested that I maintain injecting in different sites because I need to...

I can assure you I am not in my honeymoon period...because of the level of activity that I was completing pre-diagnosis my bg levels never went insanely high - also I had a phobia of needless (ironic) and so I avoided getting bloods done for months until at a medical for job interview I had to...

That's fair enough - I understand everyone is different. My situation - training for competitive cycling so I need to eat a lot and I inject between 5-7 times a day...2 basal and 3-5 bolus depending on how much I eat. But I have to do this as my body needs fuel. I wouldn't eat unhealthy carbs...

Lol - well that would be the case for a non diabetic person as well. When I say 'you can eat what you want' I mean you can still eat carbohydrate dense meals and a nice dessert (or a couple like in my case) but you can't eat stupid amounts (gluttony).

But if you think about it the body is meant to produce insulin by itself so it doesn't have a negative impact by injecting 'extra' units. I just think if you are going to have to inject a small amount...you are still going to have to inject. So why not eat what you want and take a little extra...

I apologise for coming across as condescending Tim, certainly was not my intention. In relation to my comment 'just bolus for it' if individuals calculate their carb:insulin ratio accurately then they should find it much easier to bolus accordingly....thus being able to eat what they wish. I...

Why are people eating specific and low carb diets? You can achieve an hba1c as low as 4.4% (my current result 4 weeks ago) and eat as many carbs as you want...provided you bolus for it. Just ensure you are exercising or you may gain weight...but thankfully due to the amount of activity I am...

At the end of the day you are the one who has to live with it...and the greater risk complications should you follow their advice. mod edit - anna29

6.5% is'good'...but really you want to be in non-diabetic range to decrease risk of long term complications.