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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Fairygodmother" data-source="post: 1741410" data-attributes="member: 68789">Hi @Hollie04, it’s possible that before the norovirus tipped you into DKA you were already in the early stages of developing T1 and despite not yet having developed any noticeable symptoms you weren’t able to utilise all the carbs you ate.  If this were so, and it’s only a possibility, then it would explain your weight gain after diagnosis.As far as losing weight’s concerned then I can only say that the only diet that’s worked well for me has been the 5:2.  However, I did get tired and I don’t think I could have done it easily with an 18 month old to look after.  I think I’d have been the one having the afternoon nap!The basal insulin you take is needed to ensure that there’s enough energy for your body to function; it acts like a key to let energy into cells.The bolus insulin, the novorapid, is used for the food you eat.  If you’re happy adjusting your ratios then this is the one to juggle. You’ve no doubt been doing this successfully as your blood sugars are good.Current thinking is that if you can drastically reduce carbs it’s easier to lose weight. The lchf diet does this.  I don’t do lchf (low carb high fat) myself but there are a few T1s who do. There’s also this: <a href="https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/low-carb-high-fat-diet.html" target="_blank">https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diet/low-carb-high-fat-diet.html</a>Have a look round the site, you’ll probably come across a few posts where it’s discussed.</blockquote>

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