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    Blood sugars fluctuating all the time

    Thank you @Jaylee I’ll try this! I always make sure my pen is working beforehand however thanks for the tip :)
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    Blood sugars fluctuating all the time

    @Daibell this is interesting I will have a look into it although my sites are fine and not lumpy/hard - thanks for the help :)
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    Blood sugars fluctuating all the time

    Thanks for your help @Jaylee it’s very much appreciated :)
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    Blood sugars fluctuating all the time

    Hi @Jaylee thanks for your reply - it’s been happening for over a month now. But has been happening on and off for 3/4 months. I use levermir and inject 12u in the morning and evening. I don’t eat too much in the day either hence why I’m confused my blood sugars are erratic. I haven’t tried...
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    Blood sugars fluctuating all the time

    Hi, I’ve been Type 1 for 20 years but have been having real trouble controlling my blood sugars lately (which normally haven’t been this much of a problem for me in the past) - I take 12u of long acting in the morning and evening, and then 1u:10g of carbohydrates. My blood sugars have been...
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    Low carb diet for Type 1

    Hi @Wayward Blood - thanks so much for sharing your story :) I’m the same, was on 24 units of long acting as I was eating quite a lot of carbs but having to decrease it loads now I’m on this diet/exercising more so I’m glad I’m going about it on the right lines Sounds like you’re doing great...
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    Low carb diet for Type 1

    Hi @Daibell great thanks for the advice! Think it’s the basal that is throwing me off but will take this into consideration. Thanks again :)
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    Low carb diet for Type 1

    Hi @Juicyj thanks for your advice - the heat affecting my blood sugars had slipped my mind! I’m using a libre which is really helpful and my hypo awareness is good so I know when it’s about to go low, however need to get on top off the whole low carb and hypo situation. Thank you again! :)
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    Low carb diet for Type 1

    Hi all, I’ve started a low carb diet to lose a bit of weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle however I seem to be having more hypos (had 4 in one day yesterday which was crazy bad! Not only is it bad but also counterproductive to my goal) I normally take novorapid and levermir and haven’t...