So is it like you don’t count carbs but you know from experience how much to inject ? I guess? I don’t like to count carbs. I would just find it just too stressful and restricting. It’s interesting to hear there exist other type 1s who don’t count carbs but can remain in a good range.
Yes I will inject as much as I need for what ever it is I am about to eat. Sometimes I will inject 3/4 times (Novorapid) a day and other times it may just be two or three. Experience plays it's part though obviously and I would never suggest to a newbie to do it this way as it could have consequences.
My theory is quite simple though. If I had a healthy pancreas it would just address whatever it was I had eaten. I inject quite simply in the same way.
I have no major complications apart from some neuropathy. My eyes are good, have good kidney function and no issues with ulcers or any foot concerns.
I still watch my food intake though. I don't stuff my face all day with sweet things but if I fancy something like a desert after a pizza with friends I just inject for desert also.
I do not get too involved in the carb counting threads and discussions as I have no experience of doing it that way. Also some if not a lot of people here may not relate to it. It would be interesting though to know if there are other Type 1's that manage their Diabetes the way I do. Sometimes I feel there are so few of us that do it this way.
I have always tried to keep it as simple as possible. Fundamentally there are three things I need to follow to manage my diabetes and to keep it in range and these are -
Take my medication - Eat well but sensibly - Keep active....That's it basically.
For me I think there is too much emphasis put on the carb counting and measurements. If I was new all this would terrify the hell out of me! I want to live with my illness not have it take over my life every time I want a cheese sandwich!!