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Aldi full fat Greek style yoghurt and Aldi berries and cherries muesli. Usually 30-50g muesli 50g yoghurt. Works out under 200 calories I take 2 units of NovoRapid for it.

Diagnosed type 1 at 33. Sometimes think it's the best thing that could have happened to me. 1) I got fit. Probably healthier now than any point in my life since the age of 18 2) I've done some amazing things. A sudden sense of my own mortality gave me the drive to take a few risks instead of...

Many years ago, in my first six months post diagnosis, I had a hypo so low the meter couldn't measure it. Never experienced anything like it since. It went nothing, nothing , nothing, what's that black spot in my eye... to tunnel vision and barely able to control my limbs. Literally took 30...

Usually have half hour cycle to work and in by half 7 but don't have breakfast until about 9. Muesli and Greek yoghurt normally. Don't buy cheap muesli though. Nothing will send you to the canteen for a fry up faster than cheap muesli.

I exercise a lot (cycle to and from work and usually at least one gym session a day) and find timing my sessions in relation to meals makes a huge difference to whether I need to take on additional carbs. I don't eat at all before my morning cycle and gym session as the exercise actually...

I know this may not work for everyone but I cycle 8k mostly uphill to work every day. I take my lantus in the evenings as morning doses had a habit of sending me hypo. I don't eat before cycling and usually not until about an hour after arriving. I still have to take a unit or two of novorapid...

I'm 5 years in and trust me, it gets easier. I don't see myself as being any different to anyone else now except I need to test and inject and keep a bag of sweeties to hand. Learn carb counting as quick as you can and don't panic if you have a bad day. I'm still learning how my body behaves and...

That's brilliant. Explains a few things. The bit on hyperglycaemia affecting performance definitely rings true thanks

Hi. I'm type 1 (3 years) and exercise regularly, 3 or 4 times a week, mixed between cardio, weights and football. My big problem is I haven't worked out how to manage my diet for exercising. Am struggling to control hypos without taking on calories. Would appreciate good advice on a food regime...