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Latest HbA1c is 6.5%! I'm so, so pleased with that. Joining this forum has by far been the best decision I made. The two bits of advice that I've had that have made the difference is to buy Gary Scheiner's Think Like a Pancreas and to go low-carb. The biggest thing I learned in Scheiner's book is to be dynamic with my insulin. I change my lantus on an almost daily basis, based on when I last did exercise.
The most important thing I've learned from this forum is to go low-carb. It has made control so easy. My NovoRapid levels are small and consistent and eating fewer carbs leads to smaller mistakes. I went three weeks without a single high level, which is unprecedented for me. I had an HbA1c in the 6s shortly after diagnosis, but that was down to luck rather than understanding. I truly believe that this is sustainable now, because it's so easy!
I'd like to thank Dillinger, xyzzy (for recommending low-carb) and noblehead (for recommending Scheiner'r book). No doubt your advice has added a few years onto my life, so thanks very much!
The most important thing I've learned from this forum is to go low-carb. It has made control so easy. My NovoRapid levels are small and consistent and eating fewer carbs leads to smaller mistakes. I went three weeks without a single high level, which is unprecedented for me. I had an HbA1c in the 6s shortly after diagnosis, but that was down to luck rather than understanding. I truly believe that this is sustainable now, because it's so easy!
I'd like to thank Dillinger, xyzzy (for recommending low-carb) and noblehead (for recommending Scheiner'r book). No doubt your advice has added a few years onto my life, so thanks very much!