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Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone out there does spin classes and how their blood sugar reacts? I used to teach it for years before I became diabetic but have only just gone back to it as a diabetic. Blood sugar started at 5.9 and went up to 10.8. I'd prefer it didn't go that high but also...

Hi everyone I hate that I'm writing this post on my birthday after months of great control. My insulin requirements seem to have gone ott since I had a filling at the dentist last week. I feel like insulin just doesn't want to work for me anymore. I am taking 1.5 times the amount of bolus...

I am a lada diabetic on insulin, I used to swim quite regularly, not competitive but for leisure. I generally swam a mile per session. I was diagnosed a diabetic in February but found out i was lada during lockdown and started insulin in June. Control is very good at the moment. I do a lot of...

Hi Everyone. I am a LADA diabetic and am entering my 3rd week on insulin. (Novarapid and levemir) learning new things every day! When I initially started insulin the nurse simply said carb count and inject all the insulin when you sit down to eat. I am sticking to between 30 and 50 grams of...

Hi Everyone I was confirmed positive for antibodies last Friday with a level of 20. I started on insulin on Monday (basal of 9 units levemir and bolus is novo rapid with ratio 1 unit to 12 grams carbs) . After trying to control it with low carb whilst in lockdown, it is kind of a relief to...

so I just had the news that my antibody test was positive so the indication is type 1, I presume slow onset. I think she said my antibody result was 20 and apparently although positive its low positive!? (She referred to me as rare!) I have spent lockdown eating low carb (pretty much under 20g...

Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting here so apologies if I have posted in the wrong place or wrong format. I have listed myself as type 2 as I am awaiting official diagnosis of type from a consultant. A bit of background on me, i was diagnosed as diabetic in February with a HBA1C of...