Hi all, i wonder if any of you more experienced low-carbers can help me? I am 52 and have been Type 1 for 16 years. My control has been good with HbA1c of 6-8. However i have recently been diagnosed with background retinopathy and am starting to experience pain and discomfort in my feet which is worse when my BS is high. I am also struggling with menopause and the challenges of a very sick and disabled husband plus a demanding job. I tried a low-carb diet a couple of years ago and became really excited by the fantastic control i achieved. No big spikes or crashing lows. In fact my sugar levels were as close to normal as i'd ever managed. It seemed like the answer to my prayers. But after a month I was as weak as a kitten. I could barely get through the day let alone do my regular gym sessions of 30 minutes running 3-4 times a week. I panicked and decided low-carb wasn't for me. But now that i am seeing the start of diabetic complications I am keen to revisit the idea especially if I can solve the problem of low energy levels. Has anyone had a similar experience? Or can anyone suggest what i was doing wrong? Perhaps I wasn't eating enough fat to compensate for the lack of carbs? My normal diet is low-ish on carbs and low-fat anyway although my carb consumption does tend to fluctuate. I am struggling with low energy from menopausal hormone imbalance so I really can't afford to lose more energy through my diet. Any advice would be very gratefully received. Migi2z