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Message: <blockquote data-quote="twinkle1980" data-source="post: 343697" data-attributes="member: 54644">OP = Opening poster <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" />I'm going to agree with the others here about the carbs. I am newly diagnosed type 1 so a different kettle of fish... however by limiting my carb intake around 75g (always under 100g, and preferably under 50g) a day I dont need anywhere near so much insulin.Yesterday I went for a day out with friends, and for the first time I blew my carb allowance... and I paid for it. I needed much more insulin, felt like poo, lethargic to the point of crashing out last night at 7, waking at 11 (thank god as I hadnt yet taken my levamir) and not being able to sleep. I totalled my carbs yesterday to approx 170, which was more than double my usual amount. Sooo, back on track this morning. Poached eggs and bacon for brekkie. Roasting a chicken right now which will be lunch (with salad) and made into spiced chicken for dinner in lettuce wraps (kids having fajitas , I am too but with lettuce instead of the tortillas) and homemade guacamole and salsa (made with my lil kitchen bullet thingy). For a snack I have a couple of rich tea biccys (10g for 2), peanut butter and celery boats or some berries. Desert is sugar free jelly with a mini low carb meringue strawberries and single cream. With good portion control my carbs for the day will be under the 50g.I have a soup maker too, and love the versatility of it. I use it to make frothy "shakes" (atkins or similar whey), delicious low carb soups, and sauces. There are loads and loads of low carb soup options out there, and if you really miss the bread with it, make a couple of small croutons from half slice of bread - rather than a big chunk. The only bread I now eat is the burgens soya and linseed, or if I am feeling very naughty the weight watchers white both of these have around 9g of carb per slice.... one of these with your scrambled eggs on a morning or as a slice of toast with real butter is lovely.Hope that helps and gives you some ideas... you do not have to give up all your favourite foods, but you do need (imo) to control how much of everything you eat.  Menu planning is very useful and helps you to budget too.take caresal x</blockquote>

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