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<blockquote data-quote="Lynnzhealth" data-source="post: 2362344" data-attributes="member: 436056"><p>I totally understand how you are feeling. I was first (mis)diagnosed as Type 2 when I was 69 in 2017. I totally changed my lifestyle (Keto) and managed to keep my A1C in the normal range and blood results were great, with no meds and no insulin. Suddenly, without warning, I went into a Diabetic Ketoacidosis episode and ended up in the ER in bad shape. There I was given the specialized test and I turned out to be T1 at 71. Unbelievable. I went through every emotion imaginable and had to learn everything all over again. Because the hospital doesn't understand just what diabetics should be eating, it totally threw me back into my old ways. It took me at least 9 months to get back on track. Now, I'm following a very low carb, protein, veggie way of eating. Trust me, many times I want to throw in the towel, too. I did not realize until just recently (nearly 73) just how badly it affected me for the past two years. I do have ups and downs with BG, and it boggles my mind. I find if I eat more protein my BG is better. My last A1C had come down from 7.6 to 7.1. Needless to say, my Diabetic Educator told me that that's a good range for me. No, I don't think so. I follow Dr. R. Bernstein's diabetes solution, other doctors who also have diabetes and know my A1C can be lower than that. She also doesn't like the Keto/low carb way of eating. I shake my head sometimes that the health professionals still think the old way is good. I can't believe the number of people I see where I live that follow their way and end up with amputations, heart problems and kidney dialysis and then die young. That is not for me. I only have one kidney and can't afford to tamper with that. My DE also told me not to worry about complications because they won't happen for probably 20 years. I couldn't believe she'd say that. If I eat carbs like she suggested my BG shoots up very high and it's hard to get it down. So, I don't do what she suggested. I also cook and bake following the Keto/low carb recipes in Dr. B's book and online from other followers of his and low carb lifestyle. It is definitely a roller coaster ride, however, I am learning what I need to do to keep me safe. Especially when I'm walking the dog, doing yard work or shovelling snow, etc. I also have data sheets where I keep track of readings before and after meals and the amts of insulin I take for each. That really keeps me on track. I was prescribed the glucose monitor/sensors because of my age, I suppose. I LOVE it. I really, really hope that you can figure out what you can eat or not eat and continue to take insulin. You need that to survive, being a T1. You are not alone here, although many days it sure feels like it. Take care and I hope you can figure out what you need to do. HUGS!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lynnzhealth, post: 2362344, member: 436056"] I totally understand how you are feeling. I was first (mis)diagnosed as Type 2 when I was 69 in 2017. I totally changed my lifestyle (Keto) and managed to keep my A1C in the normal range and blood results were great, with no meds and no insulin. Suddenly, without warning, I went into a Diabetic Ketoacidosis episode and ended up in the ER in bad shape. There I was given the specialized test and I turned out to be T1 at 71. Unbelievable. I went through every emotion imaginable and had to learn everything all over again. Because the hospital doesn't understand just what diabetics should be eating, it totally threw me back into my old ways. It took me at least 9 months to get back on track. Now, I'm following a very low carb, protein, veggie way of eating. Trust me, many times I want to throw in the towel, too. I did not realize until just recently (nearly 73) just how badly it affected me for the past two years. I do have ups and downs with BG, and it boggles my mind. I find if I eat more protein my BG is better. My last A1C had come down from 7.6 to 7.1. Needless to say, my Diabetic Educator told me that that's a good range for me. No, I don't think so. I follow Dr. R. Bernstein's diabetes solution, other doctors who also have diabetes and know my A1C can be lower than that. She also doesn't like the Keto/low carb way of eating. I shake my head sometimes that the health professionals still think the old way is good. I can't believe the number of people I see where I live that follow their way and end up with amputations, heart problems and kidney dialysis and then die young. That is not for me. I only have one kidney and can't afford to tamper with that. My DE also told me not to worry about complications because they won't happen for probably 20 years. I couldn't believe she'd say that. If I eat carbs like she suggested my BG shoots up very high and it's hard to get it down. So, I don't do what she suggested. I also cook and bake following the Keto/low carb recipes in Dr. B's book and online from other followers of his and low carb lifestyle. It is definitely a roller coaster ride, however, I am learning what I need to do to keep me safe. Especially when I'm walking the dog, doing yard work or shovelling snow, etc. I also have data sheets where I keep track of readings before and after meals and the amts of insulin I take for each. That really keeps me on track. I was prescribed the glucose monitor/sensors because of my age, I suppose. I LOVE it. I really, really hope that you can figure out what you can eat or not eat and continue to take insulin. You need that to survive, being a T1. You are not alone here, although many days it sure feels like it. Take care and I hope you can figure out what you need to do. HUGS!! [/QUOTE]
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