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  1. victoria84

    controlling protein spikes

    Hi all, just wanting a bit of advice please. I started low carbing a few weeks back and i am unable to control the protein spikes. I have tried bolusing before the meal and also 2 hours afterwards and still can not stop these spikes. Can anybody explain to me what they do to stop this it would...
  2. victoria84

    Protein Spikes

    Hi all, anyone got any ideas how to prevent or lower protein spikes? Mine come on for longer than my novorapid covers so just wondering if there is anything i can do to shorten them. Im doing the LCHF and am struggling to maintain bg readings at the moment, though i thought they would be lower...
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    when do you get hypo symptoms????

    Hi all, been diagnosed type 1 four weeks today, on testing bloods before evening meal today i was 3.6!!! which is my lowest reading yet, had no hypo symptoms :( i am a bit worried. Is this normal? what bg levels do other people start feeling symptoms?
  4. victoria84

    Treats?

    Sooooooo........... Don't know if im being a bit too hard on myself here or just plain old silly Realistically how often do people allow themselves treats? Since being diagnosed type 1 and when it was first though i was nearly 4 weeks ago i have completly stayed away from sweets, chocolate and...
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    which book to read first?

    im thinking of getting these books "think like a pancreas" and Dr Bernstein "Diabetes solutions" im just wondering which one is best read first?
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    what do you eat before bed?

    Hi guy had my lowest reading last night before i went to bed at 5.5 i thought cheese on 1 burgen toast would have been ok but when i got up this morning reading was 9.8. im thinking this snack is not best for me :crazy: Could people give me ideas please? thanks
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    corrections

    hi guys just wondering if im having to keep correcting my novorapid to bring bg levels down because my background isnt high enough?
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    milk

    Hi guys not sure if this is a dumb question or not. does anyone find that coffee even with a small amount of milk affects blood glucose levels??
  9. victoria84

    another newbie

    Hi all i just thought i would introduce myself and ask a little question. i was diagnosed on 25th of April as type 1 insulin dependant. it was all a blur was diagnosed in the space of 2 days. Went to my G.P. as was feeling very unwell and had done for 3 weeks, he sent me for emergency blood...