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    Viv's Modified Atkins Diet

    Hi Viv, I'm overweight type 1 on insulin (also hypothyroid and hyposplenic so I take thyroxine and antibiotics permanently!!) but am only 32 and am really ready to lose some weight!! Right now I eat a lot of carbs to 'cover' my insulin. what's a good way to go low carb without hypos? any ideas...
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    typical day and week?

    thanks!! my diabetes dr gave me the details of an online carb cou nting course run by the university of bournemouth (or was it basingstoke?!!) but I lost the name of it and I can't find it via google. aaargh!! I like the idea of lo carb... i may try and buy a low GL book as a guide. my only...
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    typical day and week?

    Can you all let me know what you have on the average day food wise? for example, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks? Thanks!! Tanya (newbie)
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    Where do I start?!!

    I've been diabetic on insulin since I was 3 (28 years ago!!) and have always followed a hi carb diet and tried to adjust my insulin accordingly. I'm not managing it well... a constant battle and now my Hba1c is terrible... 11.3!! I really like the idea of lo carb as i'm a meat and veg lover...