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  1. LeanneSpain.

    Taking insulin without food

    Hi. I went to see diabetic nurse yesterday. I had told her sometimes i take novorapid in morning with no food if my blood sugars are high to correct them by lunchtime. I don’t eat a breakfast. She said never ever take fast acting insulin without food as the insulin has no food to work on and can...
  2. LeanneSpain.

    Quorn

    Has/does anyone on here eat any quorn products. I just heard its not good for diabetic people. Just wondering if it had any impact on you. Tia
  3. LeanneSpain.

    Carb counting/insulin dosing

    Looking for advice. Im planning on having a tuna omelette for lunch(late i know) to carb count from my-fitness-pal its only 3g carbs. Does anyone inject for this or if so generally how much? (novorapid)
  4. LeanneSpain.

    Carb counting/insulin dosing

    Looking for advice. Im planning on having a tuna omelette for lunch(late i know) to carb count from my-fitness-pal its only 3g carbs. Does anyone inject for this or if so generally how much? (novorapid)
  5. LeanneSpain.

    Sick stomach. Need advice

    I suffer with stomach pains/problems. The last few days iv been eating little and dosing insulin per what i eat. Today i cant stomach any food atal. Just about able to keep fluids down. Today iv only had water and flat normal 7up(not sugar free). My bloods are in target but iv not taken any...
  6. LeanneSpain.

    Type 1 I don’t eat breakfast

    Im looking for info/help ....... i dont normally eat a breakfast, so I don’t take insulin. when i wake (between 9-10) i will drink tea/water and not eat until 1pm lunch time and take insulin for lunch and for dinner. My bs stay in target before lunch with no insulin. Should i really be taking 3...
  7. LeanneSpain.

    Fasting for blood tests

    Hi. This will be my first time fasting for blood tests since I became diabetic. Little worried as i wake at 5.0/6.0 normally and have to drive myself,worried my bloods will drop as they usually drop quickly in mornings. Any advice on how to keep sugars up or could i take dextrose tablets and...
  8. LeanneSpain.

    Type 1 Newly diagnosed: trouble with morning low sugars. Help, please!

    Hi. Im looking for help. Im newly diagnosed(april 2017) i taught i had a good understanding of diabetes as iv lived with my bro whos had it 10+years. But when your diagnosed yourself it's different. Anyway, metformin didnt reduce my blood sugars. So now im on novorapid and lantus. I adjust...