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    Insulin type?

    Hiya folks, I've been getting back to LCHF to control my type 1 after a period of rollercoaster blood sugars. Since I was diagnosed 6 years ago this april, I have always been on Humalog as my short acting (was orginally on Lantus but now on Humulin I for my long acting). I've been reacquainting...
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    back on track

    back on track
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    Ketones + diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

    "Even with low blood sugar high ketone levels need to be dealt with" Eeep! I'm a bit confused by this posting....when I was diagnosed around a year and a half ago I had DKA (all the usual signs: losing weight like nobodies business, breathlessness, shattered all the time, really bad heartburn...
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    Certain type of insulin for low carbing?

    Hiya, I've decided I want to try low carbing to see if I can even out my BMs and loose a wee bit of weight. Currently on humalog short acting and lantus background insulin. My diabetic nurse (who has advised the DAFNE principals for good control) says that if I eat a meal without carbs (eg...
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    LOW CARB SUCCESS STORIES

    Hiya Fergus, (and others!) Im a type 1 diagnosed about a year and a half ago...initial control was quite good but once exited the honeymoon stage have struggled...last hba1c was 10 (up from 6.7) and when I'm really trying to be 'on it' I hypo all the time! My energy levels are terrible, have...