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I always struggle in the heat. I drink more water and be as active as possible. For some reason I always require a lot more insulin. It’s like my ratios rewrite themselves. I’m off to a Florida next week and struggle massively for the first few days even if low carbs. I use the Frio cool packs...

Thanks Minarotter! Ah yes the clinitest tablets and the ace test, remember them well . Catapilar gave some good tips and there’s a couple of things I need to try but i’m swaying Towards a pump. I’ve looked at purchasing one but it looks like that’s the easy part, it’s getting the supplies...

No apology needed I'm a big lad now and can handle comments :-) x I did the fasting in an attempt to get my background insulin at the correct level and I think I may just have it. I had on a single dose of background insulin for over ten years until I had a check-up and the diabetic nurse said...

Thanks (I think) Catapilar a bit of an aggressive response albeit a fair question. I avoid complex carbs as they are too difficult to manage, I have unexpected high readings (mid to late 20's) for no reason, my ratios seem to change daily (what worked for the same meal one day wouldn't another...

Thanks Didi61

Thanks Chris

Thanks Helenaramay

Hi, I have had type 1 for over 40 years and for the majority of it used a pen. A little over a year ago I started having massive problems with high blood sugar levels. Several people have told me to go onto a pump as it is easier to control blood sugar levels. Looking through the forum it seems...

Just take it wherever you're comfortable to pal. If they object just take your custom elsewhere, simples. It's not discrimination it's ignorance

Forgive their ignorance! I can't repeat on here what I would have said as it's my first post but think you get the idea