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Ah my mistake, I didn't read the Type 2 part. In some ways I'm relieved I'm Type 1.

Hi! Diagnosed at the age of 24! [emoji19] I struggled in the beginning thinking I can't eat this and I can't eat that. The truth is, you can eat what you wants when you want just in moderation. For example. A roast dinner with roast potatoes and mashed potato. I now have 1 or 2 roasties and a...

"Carbs and Cals" **

I've download the "carbs and caps" app on my phone. Very recommended- it's so easy to use and works it all out for you. It's a cost of £5 but it's proved invaluable for me.

Thank you... my sugars have come down a lot since being diagnosed though... is this normal?

Hi all, I was diagnosed recently as type 1 diabetic. My sugars have been very high but are coming down nicely down. Currently running at 10.5-13.5 Over the past couple of days my vision has gone blurry. I'll be fine one second and the next it's just a blur? Should I be worried? TIA x

Sugars are coming down finally! I got a 10.5 reading last night and a 14.1 reading this morning! Cut down on the carbs and it seems to be working [emoji38]

Yes I feel so much better! The thirst isn't as bad and I don't feel tired all of the time now. Also no wetting the bed!! Just a quick afternoon snooze and I'm fine again. With regards to the insulin doses.. I'm upping 2 units every 3 days. I have regular contact with DSN and she's very helpful...

Thank you. The frustration is to much when you don't see the results you want to. I'm sure I'll get there soon enough [emoji1360]

Yes I keep it in the fridge but I'll try a new one and see if that helps!

No she hasn't yet. I think it's because it's all new to me. I think we're just concentrating on getting my levels down a bit first to help me feel a little better. I've done some research into a high fat low carb diet and tried it for breakfast and lunch today... didn't see a huge improvement...

Hi everyone. So I've increased insulin today by 2 units. Still seeing the same levels though. Will increase again in 3-4 days and keep going until I see results. Will keep an eye out for ketones though. The thirst has been more manageable today thank goodness! No diabetes runs in my family at...

Thank you all for your help and advice. I'm currently running at 17.9 now. I'm going to call the nurse in the morning for some advice re sugars and carb counting. [emoji1360]

Thanks for the advice. I feel ok at the moment. I have a 5 month old and exhaustion is something I'm used to! I'll give my nurse a call in the morning and ask for some advice. Should my basil insulin be the same as my novorapid? Finding this whole diabetes thing so frustrating and...

Thanks everyone! Ketones we're at +++ but just tested and they are + Just tested sugars and I'm at 25.1. I really hate hospitals but will keep an eye out for symptoms and go if necessary. I'm feeling ok at the moment just very thirsty and tired. I have family around me to keep an eye out.

Thanks for your replies! When I had gestational diabetes they trusted me to control my own insulin levels by increasing by 2 units every 3 days until I see improvements. Since being diagnosed I take Levemir 10units day and night and novorapid 8 units with meals. They are trusting me to increase...

Hello... new to the group! So I'm 24 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes last week after a sudden onset of symptoms. I've had sugar readings of between 21-28 all week and I feel awful! I'm reading lots of things on the internet about units of insulin per grams of carbs and I'm so...