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Hiya wondered if any other T1 mums or mums to be had had this suggested to them? I'm currently 22 weeks and take approx 140 units a day (100 novorapid, 40 lantus) it's a significant increase from my low carb days and pre pregnancy amounts. The diabetic doc at the hospital has suggested that in...

Just wondering what you all have in at the moment, just in case. I used to ram my face when I had a hypo and then always ended up with high BS which I had to correct. I'm much better at this now, so I have the following in and know what to take depending on situation: Freddo Bars - 10grams of...

Hi All Im having some issues (again) with my morning readings. i am T1 (6years) and low carb (past 5 months) and since doing this i basically inject the same amount each day of novorapid and it works, BGS are around 4-7mmol. A few weeks ago i started to get raised BG in a morning 10-13mmol so...

Hi All Just thought i'd share this with you. So last week i headed off to the grand city of New York. I had decided that seeing as though this was my first (possibly only) trip to America i was going to enjoy it to the max. I decided that for one week only i would come off my low carb diet and...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone had heard/seen these before?? http://injexuk.com/ A way of injecting insulin with no needle sounds too good to be true. I've signed up for more info which apparently should be out in a couple of weeks. The GMTV video on the website though looks very old?

Hi Ive been low carbing for a few weeks now, I am type 1 and had gotten everything spot on. No double figures in ages. but recently they have been creeping up a bit and im having to take extra insulin to cover. i've come out in a cold today and sore throat and am using a sugar free throat...

Just found this company on twitter and had a gander at their website, what a great little product, would deffo come in handy for my lantus pen that I need to take every 24 hours! http://timesulin.com Has anyone got one or seen it before?

Saw this article today! I love the comment " her diabetes is so severe she has to inject 5 times a day" reporters Huh, especially the daily fail...sorry mail http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2111731/A-womans-best-friend-Dog-saves-womans-life-FOUR-TIMES.html

I have signed myself up for the Great Manchester Run, 10km to raise money for Diabetes UK. I have never been a runner, but started last year and loved it. So this year i'm going for it! (my friend has joined me too) If anyone has any tips or advice for me I would very much appreciate it. So...

I like to have my nails done, and the guy that does them for me can't believe how quick they grow. My hair is the same, I have my hair dyed blonde and it grows sooo fast. Was wondering could this be down to insulin? Does anyone else experience the same?

I made cookies this weekend :D I did like them, not as crunchy as I would usually like, but seeing as though biscuits out the packet are a no go-er on my low carb diet, they aren't too bad! I used: 110g of Ground Almonds 100g of Peanut Butter 100g of Philidelphia Cream Cheese 2 Eggs 1...

Just seen this link on the Daily Mail about a fella who has been injecting the same to sites for 3 decades. There is a picture, you have been warned. :shock: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2098834/Type-1-diabetes--Belly-graphic-warning-happens-diabetics-inject-insulin-site-day.html

As an lover of crisps (like crisps more than choc) this low carb diet hasn't been easy. But having looked at websites (can't remember the website to link back to) I have found something that cures the craving! Cheese Crisps, and they are so simple to make. Simply grate some cheese, I used...

I found this recipe, can't remember if it was on here from a very old post but i just thought i would share it all with you. It is gorgeous, and I am more than happy to substitute bread for this! Eating it for din dins right now with a slice of chicken in it :thumbup: I put a little bit more...

Hi wondering if anybody can help me. I am type 1, my blood sugars are fine between 4-7mmol, I've not had one today in double figures. I am following a low carb diet and have had about 40gs of carbs today. out of interest I have just done a keytones strip and the results are coming out at ++ 2...

Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone using a pump would be able to offer me any answers to a few questions. I have been discussing an insulin pump with my nurse today, and I know there are major benefits to using a pump, but I have a few questions and hope somebody can point me in the right...

Morning Having taken the step of writing everything down that I eat and how much insulin I take during my new carb counting regime I seem to find that my blood sugar level seems highest at around 10.30am during weekdays. I am waking up with good BS readings between 4 - 7mmol having found 16oml...

Hi Everyone Been diabetic for 6 years now since I was 18. Straight out type 1 diabetic, diagnosed after dramatic weight loss, tiredness and "the thirst". At the time I was sloshing back cold orange juice like it was going out of fashion, the only thing that seemed to take the taste and edge of...