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  1. Shaun*

    Type 1 Type 1, type of insulin you use?

    Did anyone have blurry vision at the start? I feel as if I’ve been wearing 3d glasses for 3 days now [emoji21]
  2. Shaun*

    Type 1 Type 1, type of insulin you use?

    As i am newly diagnosed was wondering how many people in the same category/circumstances as me and if on the same type of medication? I’m 31, 10 stone 10 lbs, generally fit and healthy. Currently on daily shot of Tresiba (12 units) and using Fiasp (Adjusted to carb intake) for meals. Was...
  3. Shaun*

    Type 1 Skinny food company

    Thanks have ordered a few things just to see how it goes.
  4. Shaun*

    Type 1 Skinny food company

    Anybody use products from the skinny food company? Was thinking of ordering some sauces/syrups/pancake mix etc?
  5. Shaun*

    Constant High sugar levels

    Hey I’m in the exact same boat newly diagnosed this week with type 1 and sugar levels always high (around the same as your partner) Im also fit an healthy and drinking plenty of water on a mostly protein/healthy fat based diet.... all new to me and trying to work it out alone is daunting...
  6. Shaun*

    32 year old male newly diagnosed type 1

    Thanks everyone I’m sure I will have plenty of questions to keep you all on your toes [emoji85] Yeah just trying to find my balance with the insulin at the moment. Sugar levels always in the teens at the moment current (17.2) I have mostly been avoiding carbs just having protein and fats with a...
  7. Shaun*

    32 year old male newly diagnosed type 1

    Yeah just trying to take it in my stride although I know it will change my life now. We have just had a baby 5 weeks ago so no time to dwell when have him and the other 2 boys (age 2 and 6) to look after really, maybe it hasn’t hit me yet. But I’m coping ok with the injections (for a person that...
  8. Shaun*

    32 year old male newly diagnosed type 1

    Yeah still eating pretty much same as portions as before although food sorts have changed slightly. Thanks I will have a look [emoji5]
  9. Shaun*

    32 year old male newly diagnosed type 1

    Thank you for the welcome(s). I do have one question already as don’t speak to dietitian till 2moro through video call, I have been eating 3 meals a day (some carbs, mostly protein) but I’m still hungry any advice on that matter? Should I eat more protein to fill me up?
  10. Shaun*

    32 year old male newly diagnosed type 1

    Hey folks, as stated newly diagnosed 2 days ago with type 1. Still trying to wrap my head around it as was still in shock when being explained to me in hospital. I’m pretty strong willed and once I get into the swing of things I’m sure I will do just fine but it’s just the start..... bit...