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This sounds balanced and do-able. Thank you ❤️

This sounds so reassuring to hear @azure as I too worry about gaining weight. I would love to know a bit more about your diet- is this something you'd be ok sharing on here? I have been reading a book about diabetes burnout and 1 thing that I was really struck by was the suggestion that...

You sound like a really supportive and caring family. I have type 1 and I'm also mum to 2 grown up boys. All I know is type 1 is hard to get ones head around for anyone. Whilst your daughter is coping more than admirably on a physical level, of course she is bound to feel confused/ overwhelmed...

Hello. I am a LADA and am now on a basal/ bolus regime which I find so much easier. I can eat moderate amounts of carbs throughout the day which I find gives me a much more balanced diet and mind. I'm still on metformin- and hoping to ditch this too as I feel the insulin route is a pure...

Hi. It must be feeling so brand new/ life rehauling at the moment. Give yourself time for it all to settle physically and emotionally. You have started a new learning curve- it's always stressful learning something new at the start. Your mind and body will settle down soon. Be kind to yourself...

Hi @therower. I am inspired that you have had 25 yrs with type 1. What is your secret to managing it all? Are you a low Carber? I really struggle with low carbing- moderate is as low as I can go without losing the plot!

1 grapefruit; 2 kiwi; milky coffee w s sk milk. After a 50 min run. 1.5u bolus. Fasting bs 5.8. Last hba1c: 6.9 I do moderate carbs- about 20 40 40 (min) or 30 50 50 (Max). Only count grains, starchy veg, sugar (obv) and fruit.

Compliance... An interesting word. As is the phase 'failure to adhere'. I'm afraid these words sound didactic and undermining of free choice. I immediately feel rebellious in response to these terms. I am type 1 and consider that I look after myself pretty well. For years, I've worked on my...

Hi all, I'm looking for some inspiration. I am type 1/ LADA and need to lose about 6kgs in weight. I also have a sensitive relationship with food that means if I 'smell' deprivation around food ie ban a food group/ Instill too many rules, I overeat. Finding my peace brought moderation- but...

Testing 2 hrs after the start of a meal makes no sense to me. Surely the idea is to find out the impact food had on bs which can only be tested after it's been digested? If the test is carried out before this, then the result is being taken while food continues to be digested and does not...

Hi all. Just wandered how everyone is managing the uncertainty of BREXIT on an emotional level and subsequent self care level? Must admit there are moments where I feel quite overwhelmed by the uncertainty of the future of healthcare available. Ironically, when I am overwhelmed, I also self...

I cannot tell you how reassuring it is to hear someone describe an experience of a 'sod it' moment as I too, indulge in these moments! As the first responder says, it's not an every day occurrence and we are human!!

Sounds really tasty. It's refreshing to hear there is some balance of carbs in there too. This no carbs philosophy does my head in- unachievable in my book, over the long term. Balance is good. X

That's bloody great to hear! Well done you :-) tips pleeeeeease?? What's your secret to success??

Hi. I am a relatively newly diagnosed LADA on basal/ bolus regime. I am a reluctant but regular runner and have noticed a strange phenomena this week in the cold weather. I've noticed the cold making my legs harder to operate (!) asthma a bit more sensitive to the cold and heart frantically...

Check out the carbs and cals book and/ or app. Recommended by diabetes education/ dietician sand v useful to help guesstimating carbs. Gives you pics to help with portion sizes. Also as a type 1 meself, I only really count carbs from carb foods- grains, potatoes, bread, pasta, milk and carb...

Hi. I have finally been diagnosed as a LADA as oral meds were wearing off in terms of their impact on bs's. I am now taking insulin and the relief to finally eat more flexibly and literally replace what my body can't make with an injection is immense.. I was v happy to take back my meds and...

This is a really useful thread. I'd love some feedback too: Today my fasting bs was 6.1. I drank water and headed for a run- 50 mins. I didn't take insulin as I can't eat before a run- it makes me feel sick and I didn't wAnt to risk a hypo. After my bs was 10.9. I have now eaten and taken 2u...

Thanks for the tip angelmum21. Are you a type1/2? I also have that book and was considering getting rice malt syrup- just haven't done so yet as didn't want to invest to discover it has an unwelcome effect on my bs's. Hope you don't mind me asking what kind of impact it has on ur bs's? On...