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Morning all Just a quick question Am currently on Novo and Levemir and before moving to b/b was on fairly low doses of premixed insulin (well low enough to the point where it took a year to reach levels of change over) Now i was very low carb and I think this was partially responsible for my...

Lo all Just moved to b/b few weeks ago after being on premixed. Control was due to robust carb management but due to spikes and lack of flexibility, wanted to change over, which I only did when I got to TDD 20. On levemir and novorapid - 6u and 5u. Still working out novo ratios Things were...

Evening all Just moved to b/b after a year of strict low carb but good A1c, on premixed First few weeks ok, seemed to get basal for day and night sorted and was working on ratios Went on hols, few rogues/inexplicables - par for the diabetic course, but not worrying too much Been testing in...

Evenin all Just looking for advice/stories relating to the above topic, notably length of time before pancreas went AWOL completely, or what you noticed etc.Did your requirments go up, did you even have one? My DNS have indicated that I WILL KNOW when its all over, which I hope is not the...

Hi all Am in a state of shock. Just phoned to get 2nd A1c and its 5.1%!! :shock: I cant believe its true, cause what it says on 'paper' would suggest it would be higher. Rather than be delighted Ive just harassed Nurses to death to check that the ONLY thing that can explain it is good...

Hi Recent post re ideas for dinner Patch asked for recipe for peanut butter cookies. Basic recipe is Almond Biscuits and you just add whatever you like 100g ground almonds 1sp Vanilla essence 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 egg Splenda to taste Mix it all together, make it into flat biscuit shapes...

Hi all m in law is type 2 (had lots of 'fun' swapping diabetes stories over past days :? ). Checked her tabs, as she is staying with us and ascertained she is on 300mg Metformin per day. Am not expert but is there not a limit on this? She is not really able to take all the necessary stuff on...

For christmas For chocolate lovers Three cheers for low carb cake recipes..... Low Carb Brownies Makes about 48 (or less if you are greedy like me :mrgreen: ) 1 cup ground almonds, well sifted (most supermarkets do ground almonds) 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1-3/4 cups Splenda...

Hi all Had first clinic appt, first A1c 7.9 :( , though only dx recently and obv hoping to improve this) Consultant v pleased re general bs readings over past weeks and happy to consider b/b regimen but on consulting with high honcho DSN she has asked I hold on for couple more weeks and then...

Hi all Diagnosed 12th September (feels like a loooooooooong time ago). Not sure if hba1c was taken on day of diagnosis - Friday night in A and E in busy hospital. Know blood was taken to check for DKA/keytones but not sure if hba1c was taken. Have been mainly seeing DSN but due to have 'new...

Hi Just a question re carb intake. Currently on Premix which I hate btw as I cant predict anything and despite continual cutting of insulin, I keep having to eat carbs due to risk of lows and the rapidity of this - can go from 6.6 to 4 in 40 mins which makes having a life very difficult...

Hi all Feel I only log in when I want to moan or ask questions re bad things! Apologies - promise as soon as I am further down the road I will log in and be my usual sunny (ish) self and dazzle you all with my witty repartee. Until then though .... :) Diagnosed 4 weeks ago. Was knowledgeable...

Hi again Am becoming major pain in the pancreas to this site I fear (boom boom). Just had conflab with SDN who has cut insulin down to 6u am and 4u pm (honeymooning, moi?). She is aware I am desperate for control but the cut is due to 4's most afternoons and a lovely hypo today at the same...

Evenin all Following low carb debate with interest and have couple of questions re same and also re insulin. Apologise in advance for any questions that might seem daft! Am on premix and desperate to get things under better control Insulin has been cut (likely honeymooning - and I cant tell...

Hi all Just a quick query as to possible causes of this in newly diagnosed Type 1 (ie, me). BS slowly coming down and averaging about 7. Am on premix 2x daily at present, current diet is usual advice (though I have cut portions of carbs I would have normally eaten) and snacks at present every...

Afternoon all Just a query about the consumption of tea and, more specifically ,coffee (filter mainly) and impact on diabetes. Have read so much conflicting information and whilst I appreciate there may be no definitive answer as is often the case in Diabetes land , it would be helpful. Ususal...

Evening all Have read plenty on subject of neuropathy etc due to long term complications but was wondering if lowering blood sugars causes sensations in the feet in the 'early' days or if something more to worry about. Still new to all this (not even two weeks yet) and the list of symptoms...

Is now going to be banned, or at least cut by 2/3 (portion isnt even that big). Bs shot up by 8 over course of an hour, and that was with morning insulin :shock: That cant be good. Am getting absolutley scunnered with the physical and mental highs and lows of all this. Sorry for moaning. Just...

Morning all Bit concerned about wonky readings. Last night before bed bs stated 4.9. Though not hypo did think it was bit too low to go to bed with so had cereal. Improved only a bit by 2 hours so had snack. Too anxious to sleep and tested at 2am when it was 14. This morning it was 2.9! but I...

Is what I miss most so far .Diet pre diagnosis was lacking in treats (had been on actual diet so in dieting mentality so a bit easier to give up some things). However as a life long two sugars in yer tea type person I am desperately missing it :( . Not usually a fan of sweeteners but are there...