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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted Account" data-source="post: 1852588"><p>I definitely have type 1 and carb counting has been very helpful for me. </p><p>I do not understand the regime you have been put on with a fixed dose of NovaRapid with each meal regardless of what you eat. But I am not a doctor and cannot guess what yours has in mind.</p><p></p><p>It may be useful to focus on your Lantus dose - this is supposed to keep your BG level when you do not eat. </p><p>Overnight is a good time to test this. Test before you go to bed and test when you wake up. If your BG goes up, you need a little more Lantus the next time you take it. If your BG goes down, you need less. Lantus may take some time to "bed in" so if you adjust your dose, give yourself a few days to get used to it. </p><p></p><p>Once you have worked out your Lantus dose, it is probably worth working on your NovaRapid. Like other respondents have said, carb counting seems like a good idea. There is an online course (<a href="https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/</a>). </p><p></p><p>However, managing diabetes is a marathon where you continue to learn along the way. I would not recommend trying to cram learn everything on day one (especially as you do not know if you are type 1 or 2). Take it slowly, expect some ups and downs but expect things to start calming down. </p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted Account, post: 1852588"] I definitely have type 1 and carb counting has been very helpful for me. I do not understand the regime you have been put on with a fixed dose of NovaRapid with each meal regardless of what you eat. But I am not a doctor and cannot guess what yours has in mind. It may be useful to focus on your Lantus dose - this is supposed to keep your BG level when you do not eat. Overnight is a good time to test this. Test before you go to bed and test when you wake up. If your BG goes up, you need a little more Lantus the next time you take it. If your BG goes down, you need less. Lantus may take some time to "bed in" so if you adjust your dose, give yourself a few days to get used to it. Once you have worked out your Lantus dose, it is probably worth working on your NovaRapid. Like other respondents have said, carb counting seems like a good idea. There is an online course ([URL]https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/[/URL]). However, managing diabetes is a marathon where you continue to learn along the way. I would not recommend trying to cram learn everything on day one (especially as you do not know if you are type 1 or 2). Take it slowly, expect some ups and downs but expect things to start calming down. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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