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Does anyone know why my beautiful white legs stay milky white all summer, no matter how long I spend in the sun. More importantly what can I do to get a tan other than trying fake tanning from a bottle? I’ve had Type 1 for 20 years, well controlled and no major complications however I am...

Libre-ated and free

I have never had a flash glucose reading more than 0.8 different to the blood glucose reading. I think the idea of checking using the libre is a great idea. Especially as my partner in the passenger seat can wave the reader next to my arm and let me know whether I need to pull over and eat...

Thanks. Do you know if there is a way of testing to work out what my basal dose should be?

I have made an effort in the last few weeks to eat less carbs and to make sure they are at the lower end of the GI scale. I already split the Levemire into two doses, 40 at night and 28 in the morning and I think that does help as it doesn’t last anywhere near 24hours if I inject once a day...

I tried Metformin and it just made me feel very very sick. I don’t think I can handle it! My BMI is just over 30 so im ask trying to lose weight. I have no idea how long I have had an Insulin resistance problem as I am not a good role model for Type 1 diabetes with very poor monitoring and...

Thank you for your detailed response. I am using a ratio of 1:1 for all my meals, though I find it best if I have my evening meal as early as possible as later in the evening the insulin appears to be less effective. I need to look into the different types of carbs in a bit more detail. I am...

Thanks. I’m wondering if my basal insulin affects the bolus / carb ratio? I take 70 units a day of Levemir which I think is pretty high too.

Over the last week I have been intensively monitoring my glucose readings and counting carbs and adjusting my bolus dose. It turns out I need a carb/insulin ratio of 1:1. Yes, one unit of insulin for every gram of carbohydrate I consume. This seems rather high? Does anyone have any idea as to...

Hi! I understand you wake early to take a dose of bolus to avoid dawn phenomenon? I have an issue with my blood sugar rising rapidly between 5 am and 8am. I split my basal dose of Levemir and take at 9pm and 9am. Tried increasing night time dose but to no effect.

Having issues with Dawn Phenomenon. I’m on basal/bolus regimen and split basal (Levemir) am and pm. I’m waking up to test at 5 or 6am and I’m around 7mmol/ml. When I get to Breakfast time it’s up to 12 or 13. I have tried increasing pm Levemir dose from 28 to 30, 32, 36 and now 40 units but I’m...

Hello! I am a 44 year old male who has both Asperger's Syndrome and Type 1 Diabetes. Asperger's I have had from birth although I was only diagnosed two years ago. Diabetes I have had for 15 years. As someone with Asperger's I love the predictability of routines, rules, procedures. I don't...

0.3 is very low laurabeth! Running low blood sugars long term may be better for your kidneys, liver etc but you may lose the warning signs that you get when a hypo is on the way! It happened to me a few years ago and I was advised to keep my average blood sugar a little higher for a few months...

I have so much in common with the contributions made in this thread. My cravings for carbs are dreadful, particularly after 9pm at night. I blamed the Lantus but having switched my long acting insulin to Levemir last year I still get cravings and binge eat as a result. If I reduce my Levemir...

If we are only here for the weekend then mine feels like the weekend from hell spent with the mother in law! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

And chapped toes Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

'Old money'? Am I missing something here? Wasn't aware there was 'new money'? Please enlighten me! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

At least you have an excuse for your cycling misadventures Mr Happy... Pre-diabetes I rode my bike into the back of a parked car in broad daylight! Like, duh! Ive never had 'error' on my meter, except for when I'm too keen and give it a sample of my blood before its ready. I was going to say...

Re: Are there any diabetes chefs you know off? He was cautioned in 2012 for shoplifting cheese and wine from Tesco. As far as I know nobody has ever been cautioned or charged for stealing one of his cookbooks. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Are there any diabetes chefs you know off? From wikipedia: "Anthony Worrall Thompson's recipe for Snickers Pie was nominated by independent food watchdog The Food Commission as one of the most unhealthy dessert recipes ever, in 2006. Consisting of five Snickers bars, puff pastry...