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For the last 18 months I have been LCHF, and have brought my hba1c down to an almost normal level. I like Bernstein, but he is so hardcore. I asked my diabetes consultant if I could inject regular insulin for high protein and my consultant said "No, absolutely not." Does any of our Bernstein...

From age 18 I used to donate every 6 to 8 weeks. They couldn't get enough of my O-neg. When I got the type 1 and started insulin I went to donate and was told "Thanks, you have done enough." Here in UK there is blanket ban for Type 1.

Libre and blucon and xdrp+. A couple of strips to calibrate the Libre in xdrip+ then use the smartwatch. All further finger tests are also used to add additional calibration

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The last couple of weeks I have been running my levels higher, upto low double figures, absolutely no hypos. Trying to regain hypo alert at 4ish rather than 2ish. Tight control with low carb and libre has pushed too low. Even the little hypos add up. Hypo awareness shall return!

Type 1 is quite straight forward. All type 1 must inject insulin. Type 2 is much more complicated. Diet and exercise, pills, weight gain, weight loss, and maybe eventually injecting insulin.

Time will tell.

... Or a badge, tie pin, ring, tee shirt, card in wallet, wrist bracelet, necklace, dog tags, mobile phone lock screen, etc That said, my real name is David and has been since 1972. So well done.

Honeymoon lasted about 18 months for me. I used to do too much cycling and running and required small amounts of insulin while consuming high amounts of carbs, due to exercise induced insulin sensitivity. Now, normal amounts of insulin required. Good luck

Diet and exercise. Sounds more like type 2.

I do not know any of the details of your medical situation. Please consult your health care team to discuss your reduced insulin dosage. Take care.

Hi Soph, Well done surviving the DKA. Now that you are on insulin you will feel much better. Be aware that injecting insulin can encourage rapid weight gain. It would be a shame after you did so well with your weight loss diet. The gym is a good idea. More muscle allows better glucose control

Several reasons. As control is tightened you are much closer to the hypo tipping point, therefore always close to hypo. Hypo awareness. Your body adapts to whatever your regular blood glucose level is. For instance if your control is poor and your levels are usually between 9 and 15 then if...

Here in the UK I have a prescription for libre. The script is for 6 months supply therefore 12 boxes. To get a replacement script I have to see my Diabetes Consultant as my GP is not allowed to issue scripts for libre.

Levimer works best as a twice daily split basal (edited by a moderator) but this does depend on patient' needs. If you set your alarm on your phone you can keep to schedule. I inject at 12:30 and 00:30. As Levimer is an intermediate action insulin you can change dosage and benefit the same day...

This last year I have been aggressively low carb and enjoying libre. I have pushed my hba1c down to 39 or 5.7 tight control implies more hypos. I know what you mean about the hypos that feel like a bad trip or a psychotic break. A few weeks ago I had a close call hypo while preparing a meal. I...

Less carbs means less insulin, means less chance of things going wrong, so experiment for yourself and find what works for you. Personally I have been low carb for the last year or so. Aiming for <50g carb per day. I do a physical job but can"t always predict how much exercise will be involved...

Drink a lot, pee a lot. High blood glucose. I go every 6 to 8 hours. I drink when thirsty.

Dabbled with carb counting and lower carb on and off for years. <50g carb/day LCHF for the last year with impressive results. I have not noticed many problems, although eating low carb can be a little socially awkward, but no more awkward than being vegetarian I plan to stay low carb.

I use libre/blucon with xdrip+ smartwatch. I eat LCHF and have reduced my hba1c to 57 or 7.4, I am aiming for hba1c between 39 and 57 or 5.7 and 7.4. I am very impressed with the results I am seeing. I use a spreadsheet to record my daily hba1c estimates, which automatically estimates both...