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    Insulin ratios

    Hi all, I have recently started insulin and have been told I can try carb counting. I'm gonna start in a 1:10 ratio but had some questions. Should the ratio vary throughout the day? If I eat a meal of 17 carbs do I round up or down? Thanks. Sarah :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    30 day shred

    I have started this today, just completed Level 1. Has anyone tried this workout? Did you get results? I'm having a carby snack after the workout, is this ok or is it bad for my sugars? TIA, Sarah Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Am I progressing to meds?

    I was diagnosed with GD when pregnant with my baby girl in 2012, when she was born I was retested and told I was more likely to be LADA. Although my GAD levels were extremely high, my bloods were generally good and it was usually my fasting that was a problem. In the last few days, my after...
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    GAD antibodies

    What are your GAD levels? What is a normal level? Was told today mine are at 2000 which is very high. Any advice? Thanks. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Annual review

    So I met with my care team today. Safe to say - no-one knows what is going on. My HBa1c was 40? (5.8) so that's ace, my antibodies are really bad. They can't predict when it will get worse, just that it will get worse. Anyone been in a similar situation? Been classed as LADA but on diet...
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    Metformin for type 1.5?

    I have LADA/1.5 and have been advised not to worry unless my bg's hit 13. They have been creeping up for a while and 7-9's after fasting is now not uncommon for me. Should I enquire with my DSN about Metformin if they are not willing to use insulin until I'm in the 13's? I know it is used...
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    How often should I see my Diabetes team?

    I have LADA and my sugars are pretty predictable and I have no complications but my diabetes team at the hospital keep putting back my appointments. I last saw them in October and now don't have another appointment til July. Is this ok or should I expect more regular contact? Thanks x Sent...
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    Eating out

    I used to love eating out but now I feel like such a pain in the bum every time I eat out. Not only do I need to check for diabetes suitable foods but as I'm gluten free I just struggle so much! I'm meeting a friend tomorrow and she wants to go to a cafe - I can't think of anywhere more tricky...
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    Feeling ******

    I don't know if this is related to diabetes but I've been shattered for weeks now, I mean absolutely broken. Not just tired but knackered! Also I've had nausea nearly every day and 3 periods in a month! Got a background headache that comes and goes and a real craving for carby unhealthy food...
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    Alcohol!

    I'm going out tomorrow with some work friends and wondered if a few Malibu's would be a serious issue with my relatively new diagnosis of LADA? Is there anything I can do that enables me to have a drink without going too high or low? So far I'm not on insulin - managing through diet only but...
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    Gluten free diet

    I have recently started a gluten free diet and have noticed my sugars seem to be lower than usual - down from 7s and 8s to 5s! Has anyone else been on a gluten free diet and noticed this? Coincidence? Thanks, Sarah Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    High bloods affecting sleep.

    Is it normal for high blood sugars to affect your sleep? My bloods have been reaching more than 10 in the night, I have started waking up, feeling awful. It's taking me hours to get back to sleep - usually when sugars have dropped again. Anyone else get this or have any advice? Thanks, Sarah...
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    BG levels

    What were your levels when you were put on treatment? I'm type 1.5 and levels are creeping up very slowly. I have an appt in April to see my DSN and I think she'll want me to start treatment. Just wondered what your sugars were at and how they were treated initially? Thanks Sarah [SMILING...