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Hi, I'm type 1 (LADA) and I'm at the gym 7 days a week doing cardio and intensive weight training. My bg drops with exercise. I no longer take my mid-day insulin because I'll hpyo and my insulin dose has dropped by more than half. I take 4 units in the am, 0 at noon and 6-8 in the pm and 14-16...

I agree with Little Sue on making sure your doctor knows about the type 1 in your family. I'm one of those who was diagnosed w/ type 2 but actually have type 1 (LADA) My symptoms clearly pointed to type 1 ( very rapid on-set, vast weight loss, extremely high bl levels w/ nausea and vomiting)...

I'll offer an alternative opinion. You can eat carbs but eating the right type of carbs is what is important. (slice of white bread vs chunk of multi-grain whole wheat) I follow the low glycemic index diet. It's a balanced diet of foods that release slowly so as not to spike your blood glucose...

I gained 20 lbs when I first went on insulin. I was taking too much insulin which made me hungry so I gained weight. I decided to back on my oral meds to see if I could manage my blood sugar w/o the insulin. It didn't work. In the meantime, my test results (GAD antibodies) came back positive for...

This post is a bit late but have they checked your iron levels? Low iron levels can cause cold hands, shaking, heart palpitations and other strange symptoms. It usually starts with having cold hands or feeling cold all the time when others are fine. The lower your iron reserves go the worse the...

Hi all, I have a quick question. Does anyone know why type 1's can't or aren't allowed to take byetta? :?: Thanks & Smiles, O'blooming thistle

Gosh, most people on here have similar horror stories! I think the NHS should be better trained to deal with us! I'm in the mist of being diagnosed but have been told I'm by the doctor she's fairly certain I'm a type 1. I was originally told I was type 2. I'm sure that was due to my age. (41...

http://www.myomnipod.com/products/ Hi all, I'm not on a pump at the moment just researching them before I even ask the NHS. :roll: Anyway, I came across this and it seem to beat the pumps I've look at by a million to one! However, it's only available in the US. :( :evil: I wonder if the...

For me I look for convenience and ease of use in a blood glucose monitor. It doesn’t matter how close or accurate it is IF I don’t like it I won’t use it. Personally, I hate mucking about with the individually sensors. I kept dropping them. They took up a lot of space and were an extra time...

Ummm, just wondering if there any particuliar brand of low card crackers, shakes and bars that you think taste great or better than others? Thanks & Smiles :D

Hi, thanks for all the answers to my many questions. I do eat quite a bit of veg now but I tend to eat them quite plain or in a light lemon & olive oil sauce. I’ll just have to start looking for some recipes. Giving up my morning cereal is the hardest part however I have done this. My blood...

How many grams of carbs can you eat on a low-carb diet? What is the difference between a good carb and a bad carb? Does a low carb diet have to high fat? Can it be low fat? Can it be lower in meat? The reason for all the questions is first I do not quite understand the low-carb diet. I also...