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  1. Ben_Eaton

    Type 1 Motorbike / Motorcycle - Neuropathy

    Hi all, I have been a diagnosed T1D for about ~13 years. My blood glucose control isn't the BEST, but it's not the worst. I am managing better using the Libre Freestyle Libre sensor, though. A few years ago I 'started' some casual evening football games with work-friends, but I soon had to...
  2. Ben_Eaton

    Need help

    Himtoo, it wasn't me moaning about being recommended the book. My DN actually used similar terminology as you, regarding the modern technology. I have my phone in reach at all times, so the phone app makes better sense. Thank you :) Yeah, fingers crossed!!
  3. Ben_Eaton

    Need help

    Thanks again, all. I was going to download the Carbs & Cals app, as recommended by one of my DN's. There was numerous bad reviews, recently so I held off paying for it. I agree, much easier than having a book. Plus the app will be updated, whereas book will not. My blood was 7.1 before lunch...
  4. Ben_Eaton

    Need help

    Thank you for the responses! I am expecting a callback from my DN so hopefully get in to see her ASAP. Here is what I've popped into an excel sheet, just to see it in black/white ( and red! :( ) I I will show this to my DN too, and from now on I am going to try 1.5Units : 10g Carbs and see...
  5. Ben_Eaton

    Need help

    E.g. Pre-dinner my blood sugar was 7.4 I had 90g of carbs, so I actually took a few extra units and injected 12 rapid units Dinner was just after 8pm. My blood sugar at 10pm was 11.6 A bit p!ssed off, I injected my Lantus and then also did 2 units of Rapid to counteract the hyper sugar. I tested...
  6. Ben_Eaton

    Need help

    Morning guys, New to the forum! I am T1 Diabetic, and have been for over 6 years. At the beginning I was very strict with what I ate, so I could ensure I was taking the right amount of insulin. Testing blood very often. After a year or so, I neglected my diabetes due to what doctors thought...