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  1. J

    New to T1D

    Hi, I', just got diagnosed a week ago with T1D, and im now 22. I'm using Tresiba my for long term insulin and Novorapid for my bolus. I'm so new to insulin injections. I weight trained everyday, before having T1D i wanted to be a bodybuilder, so I usually eat a high protein and moderate to high...
  2. Oxyinnes

    Does an increase in muscle mass mean a higher demand for insulin?

    Hi guys, Another question that I've been meaning to ask. Does anyone know if increasing your muscle mass- therefore a quicker metabolic rate requires more insulin?
  3. Oxyinnes

    Lockdown has caused spike in sugars.. can anyone else help!??

    Hey guys- wondering if anyone can relate or recommend what's going on? I've been T1 now for almost 10 years, and am on the accu check insight pump. Obviously, lockdown has changed and altered every ones routines and daily lives. I'm currently working from home- but still doing workouts (...
  4. I

    Insulin= Weight Gain

    Hi I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for almost 14 years and I’m ashamed to say only the last few months have I recently got a grip of it. Since the Uk lockdown I’ve been able to focus on good control which for me means injecting more and having more insulin but I have found my weight has gone up...
  5. K

    Not losing weight?

    Hey, Diabetic 1 here. My daily meal plan looks like this: Breakfast: 1 egg Lunch: Cold raw salmon + nuts + green leaf vegetables Dinner: Cold raw salmon + avocado + tomatoes In between meal snack: apples or nuts I take Tresiba 20 in morning + 20 in the evening. All other occasions when I...
  6. K

    Pre-workout meal tips before running?

    Hello, I'm currently on a combination of Ketogenic/Low Carb diet. I plan to do an intensive run for 1+ hours on mornings or evenings to loose weight. What is the best pre-workout meal before running for 1+ hours? I usually eat porridge and take less insulin to get the blood sugar up to...
  7. D

    Exercising with Diabetes (any advice???)

    Hi Diabetes family, I am quite a new diabetic at around 6 months since being first diagnosed, I've put my weight back on, currently my normal weight before being struck with diabetes and my b/g levels have been great with my Hba1c dropping from a 146 to a 46 from October to January. Now, I...
  8. MeGagan007

    Type 2 Managing Type 2 Diabetes with Diet and Exercise

    Hi Experts, I was recently diagnosed Type 2 diabetes and my sugar levels were as high as 400. Over the last couple of months i have followed a strict diet plan and i am following a very strict workout regime. Today's morning empty stomach reading was 84. I was very happy to see a reading this...