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Hello guys, my diabetes seems to be slightly different in that my basel is 36u of lantus a day but only 2u of novorapid in the morning.hbA1c of 4.9 I'm very active being a builder and I go to the gym 6 times a week. That could be the reason for hardly any novorapid. Still if it works don't...

well done Ian on your latest hba1c of 5.7.I know its gone up a little but that might also be due to the time of year. Mine went up to 5.3 from 4.9 due to having a couple of colds. Have been able to get it back down to 4.9 again at my last check up. Still only on basel although this is due to the...

Hello everyone, Well have been to see the DN today for my hbA1c which came in at 30 or in old money 4.9. Great I'm thinking but no I was given the 3rd degree for about an hour. I wouldn't mind but I've only had 2 mild hypo's in 3 months. I only use basel insulin with a little novorapid in the...

well done lucy great to see you under 6. Just got back from the endo HbA1c was 5.3 again. But this time she was moaning that I was to low. The only difference between this time and last time is that I'm taking basal insulin WTH. We didn't see eye to eye as I want to be lower. Will have to see...

Hi everyone have seen on another site that Dr Bernstein is recommending the use of the Genteel lancet device. Just wondering if anyone has used it ?

For me things have settled down now that I'm back to work. Just on basal insulin again have had to stop the novrapid.Have been tinkering with my diet and that has cost me a couple of kgs. Oh well back to the drawing board moral of the story is don't take holidays.

Thanks for the advise smidge, lucky i've had over a year to get ready for this. so the diet is pretty much sorted out now. 30g of carb a day been able to regain my weight thru eating more fat. Its just the inconvenice of being a builder ( one minute very physical the next resting ) and then...

make that 3 then lucy. I've been taking novorapid to cover my meals this xmas. I'm hoping its the change of regime that is causing it and once I get back to work and more active things will return to normal ( whatever that is ).

Well done Ian on your bg levels and keeping your weight up.Just had my Hba1c back now on 5.3. On 12 u of lantus a day. Just can't seem to put the last couple of kgs on that I would like.

I was dx nov 2013. Decided to go lchf straight away have been able to keep my bs to under 7.6 2 hrs after meals and generally in the 5s before meals. About 4 weeks ago I decided to start taking lantus at night. Now up to 10u . Usually wake up in the high 4s now and no hypo's so far touch wood...

Hi Ian, I'm in NZ and they have trident coconut cream in a can ( per 100ml , 258cals,1.3g protein,1.6g carbs ) I use 300mls of coconut cream mixed with 200mls of water and a teaspoon of coffee. Liquid sweetner to taste. You can add some protein powder if you want . I sometimes add a chocolate...

Thanks Ian, I use a coconut cream shake 750 cals 4g carb. I have 4 of these a day so thats 3000 cals per day just in shakes. I reckon I must have 4000 cals a day. Still can't put those last few kg on. Perhaps I'm burning up the cals at work. Trying to get an appointment with a dietitian who...

Hi all, just thought I would share my experience so far.Diagnosed last year. Have been lchf ever since hb1ac at dx was 6.8. With diet and exercise got it down to 5.3 last check it had crept up to 5.5 so I decided to start on lantus 6u at night. So far all my bs have been below 5.6 1hour after...

hi ian, hope things return to normal for you soon. How have you pu t your weight on? I am struggling to stop losing weight still.Have discovered coconut cream 1000 cals per 400mls so hoping this will help.

thanks Antony I will give this a try.I have to have 3000 kc per day as I have an active job and workout 6 times a week. Have thought about cutting back the gym but find it helps me at work.

I have lost 10kg since I was dx in november.Have been low carbing since and my bs have been excellent. however my dn is now concerned with my loss of weight. Have tried eating more fat and protein and seemed to have stopped losing weight for now. Im a builder by trade and if I have a busy day my...