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So was diagnosed in March and was at 140. Had blood test this week and am at 37. Really happy with that.

afternoon all, so was diagnosed about 5 weeks ago and been on novomix 70/30 for about 3 weeks. Spoke to nurse and she has agreed to move me onto a long lasting and fast acting regime. I will talk to nurse, but how do you start from a dosage point of view? How many untis vs carbs at mealtime? How...

They said it would help, when I was first diagnosed (doctor thought type 2 at first) I cut out all white bread, pasta and rice. Took sugar out of tea and coffee. ( have a sweetener in coffee) I swapped my biscuits for my tea at night to half an atkins bar. Also didn't realise that milk wasn't...

Thanks both, really appreciate your comments. Yes I think the two different types will be better for me, and I am really early days learning the effects of the insulin, food, and when I have a drink. For instance yesterday, having a bbq and a few glasses of wine. Blood sugar was between 5 and 9...

Currently on mixed 70 30, 8 units in the morning 6 in the evening. Only been on insulin since Wednesday so nurses contacting every few days to advise on dose.

Hi all, so i am newly diagnosed type 1 and understand I need to reduce carbs. How many do people normally aim for per meal/day? I have done low arm diets in the past but wondered if people go full on low carb, or just reduce? In addition, has anyone had any spikes with no added sugar...

Afternoon all, Jamie here. I went ro the doctors about a month ago due to symptoms if diabetes. Excessive thirst in particular. Blood sugar was 26.5!!! Was put on metformin and changed. My diet to cut carbs, got it down to 15 to 20 but then doctor got back in touch and confirmed type 1. Am on...