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Apparently I'm on my "honeymoon"?

I was in honeymoon for more then 7 months and i was without any insulin in that time. You should be lucky because not everyone have that chance and as long as it lasts enjoy everyday. Your sugars will be more stable and if you come off insulin there are no needles which was really important for me when i was just diagnosed lol. Just try to control your carbs and food and to have regular physical activity. It will not end suddenly, your reading will slowly start to be higher and you will need to increase your basal insulin at first
 
becky.ford93 said:
Hi there,
I was diagnosed type 1 three months ago, after experiencing unbearable thirst, blurred vision in the evenings, and waking up to go to the loo 2-3 times a night. They said when I was first diagnosed I would probably go through a honeymoon phase (incredibly inaccurate choice of name) for up to a year. At the moment, I'm only taking 8 units of lantus basal insulin, and my carb ratio is 1:20 (Novorapid). I've been told to expect this to go up over time, I'm just wondering if anyone has had the same experience? Did you're "honeymoon phase" suddenly end, so your blood sugars shot up, or did it just disappear slowly over time?
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I was also diagnosed about 3 months ago. I am currently on 6 units of Levemir and on Novorapid with 1:25 carb ratio. One of the most shocking things to me was how much physical activity can decrease my BG. Once a 15-minute walk took me from 7 to 2.8. Good luck!
 
I'm in a very similar situation, taking 6 lantus and novorapid 1:20 (though its pretty unpredictable). I find walking drops its hugely too, it makes me scared to do anything more strenuous!
 
try not to be scared -- just be prepared -- carry your testing , insulin and some fast acting carb and you'll be fine
 
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