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<blockquote data-quote="azure" data-source="post: 1392912" data-attributes="member: 39639"><p>Hi [USER=380020]@katmcd[/USER] <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Type 1 takes a while to get your head around. Don't be surprised if you go through a variety of emotions in the next few months. That's quite normal. It's a lot to get used to. It does get easier <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>I recommend the book Think Like A Pancreas - because that's what you have to do. Don't try to take everything in at once, just browse and regan and reread.</p><p></p><p>It's fantastic you've been told to carb count. That makes control a million times easier (almost<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> ). The idea is you inject the right amount of insulin for the carbs you're about to eat. In the early days, you may find it easier to stick to the same few meals that you know work for you. I highly recommend a set of good digital scales as that way you can keep your meal carbs spot on rather than guessing. You do <em>not</em> have to eat very low carb. Most Type 1s eat moderate carbs. Find a level that works for you. </p><p></p><p>If my blood sugar was high before a meal, I'd do a correction dose and wait to eat, but don't do that without checking with your DSN. But I wouldn't eat if my blood sugar was high. I'd wait until it was in range and then eat. However, as it's such early days for you, don't expect to get perfect sugars all the time. It will take a while to get good control, so just keep good records in case your insulin doses need adjusting. If you're having a lot of highs, phone your DSN for advice.</p><p></p><p>Always keep hypo treatments near and with you when you go out. Glucose tablets are convenient to carry. I also keep some by my bed.</p><p></p><p>I test as often as I need to. I don't have a daily test limit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="azure, post: 1392912, member: 39639"] Hi [USER=380020]@katmcd[/USER] :) Type 1 takes a while to get your head around. Don't be surprised if you go through a variety of emotions in the next few months. That's quite normal. It's a lot to get used to. It does get easier :) I recommend the book Think Like A Pancreas - because that's what you have to do. Don't try to take everything in at once, just browse and regan and reread. It's fantastic you've been told to carb count. That makes control a million times easier (almost;) ). The idea is you inject the right amount of insulin for the carbs you're about to eat. In the early days, you may find it easier to stick to the same few meals that you know work for you. I highly recommend a set of good digital scales as that way you can keep your meal carbs spot on rather than guessing. You do [I]not[/I] have to eat very low carb. Most Type 1s eat moderate carbs. Find a level that works for you. If my blood sugar was high before a meal, I'd do a correction dose and wait to eat, but don't do that without checking with your DSN. But I wouldn't eat if my blood sugar was high. I'd wait until it was in range and then eat. However, as it's such early days for you, don't expect to get perfect sugars all the time. It will take a while to get good control, so just keep good records in case your insulin doses need adjusting. If you're having a lot of highs, phone your DSN for advice. Always keep hypo treatments near and with you when you go out. Glucose tablets are convenient to carry. I also keep some by my bed. I test as often as I need to. I don't have a daily test limit. [/QUOTE]
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