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drewwilson

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Location
Shotts
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
Hi i am newly diagnosed Type One Diabetes alas i am finding it difficult to get my Blood Sugar Levels Below 20 Constantly
i am on 26 Units of Levimir Nocte and taking at least 20 Units oif Novo Rapid after Each Meal Even Two Slices of Wghite Bread
puts my Blood Sugar Levels to around 20 i am taking it slowly with the Novo Rapid but Alas getting no where any advice would be
appreciated.
 
Hi

As a newly diagnosed T1 are you under a hospital consultant and DSN?

What advice have you been given regarding eating and your doses of insulin?
 
Hi!

How long have u been diagnosed?

Don't worry, it's all a rather steep learning curve.

U say you inject after? I usually inject 5-10 mins before I eat. What did ur diabetic nurse suggest?

Keep a diary of all carbs, insulin and blood glucose results at meal times.

How many carbs did you eat with your meal today?
 
Hi welcome from me too:) I'm glad some type 1s are here to help you now:)
 
We ask questions because the advice and care that T1's are given from health teams varies enormously.

On a positive note, your levels need to come down on a slower basis rather than instantly...

If you could let us know whether you are having phonecalls or weekly contacts with DSN etc or whether you have had any advice on adjusting your doses it would be great.
 
I would start with the basics and do some basal testing, take a look at the following for an explanation:

http://www.salforddiabetescare.co.uk/index2.php?nav_id=1007


When that's sorted register with the following which is an on-line carb counting course similar to DAFNE:

http://www.bdec-e-learning.com/


20 units of QA insulin is a lot for 2 slices of bread, it looks like you have some insulin resistance so losing weight (if needed) will help as will getting more active and fitter.
 
that's some serious insulin resistance you have there, are you on metformin?
have you tried a very low carb diet?
atkins induction diet
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf it’s a long page and a video
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/blog/carbohydrate-restriction-an-option-for-diabetes-management


Newcastle diet aims in 8+ weeks to mimic or better the rate of ~80% remission, for surgery T2
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/
http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2010/mar/weight-loss-surgery-and-type-2-diabetes.html
 
jack412 said:
that's some serious insulin resistance you have there, are you on metformin?
have you tried a very low carb diet?
atkins induction diet
http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf it’s a long page and a video
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy.
http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/blog/carbohydrate-restriction-an-option-for-diabetes-management


Newcastle diet aims in 8+ weeks to mimic or better the rate of ~80% remission, for surgery T2
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/
http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2010/mar/weight-loss-surgery-and-type-2-diabetes.html
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Type 1.......the OP did not state that it was just white bread.. They may have had jam on it or honey if they have not had good advice on diet and adjusting doses etc.
OP could have basals a bit out of kilter that also contribute to a reading of 20ish.
Stating person has high insulin resistance may not be quite accurate if basal isn't right....and doesn't actually help the OP at this stage to get levels lowered.
 
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