eating

So I'm a t1d, I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago. since then, whenever I eat I suddenly get extremely exhausted which results in me having to take a nap. im not sure why my body does this and I was wondering if anyone else feels the same, and if they have if they've found the reason why...

I'm newly diagnosed feeling pretty rubbish about this diagnosis. I'm booked in to see the nurse she's going to look at my feet & go through a plan. My problem with it (& I know this might sound odd but it doesn't if you consider that there's a really good reason for my feeling like this) is...

Hello, I have a history of diabulimia and am working really hard on taking my insulin, however it makes me gain significant weight (2 dress sizes within a month) just from doing my insulin. I don’t eat unhealthy foods often, infact I have a habit of restricting so my daily calories are not...

If I am measuring my glucose level 2 hours after a meal then am I permitted to eat or drink anything in that time? For example would a milky coffee or a small biscuit significantly affect the reading?

Was wondering if anyone can offer advice. So I take 7units in morning and 8units in evening of levemir. I take 1unit of novorapid for pretty much anything I eat. At lunch this seems to raise my levels from 4.5-5 to around 6-6.5. This is with a small lunch. For my evening meal I take 1 unit and...

Hello everyone! Of course I am speaking about eating. Most people like to eat, like to taste the food, enjoy different meals. That's a pleasure which is a big part of the "living is worth it" feeling. What is the hardest part of this illnes for you? I have been diagnosed with type I diabetes a...

I have had Reactive Hypoglycemia now for over 5 years and it is the most miserable and grim condition ever. There is no way to break free from the horrible condition, to sustain symptoms i have to have a very careful diet. I have to get up at 8.00am, cook eggs with cheese, anything else and i am...