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<blockquote data-quote="emm2012" data-source="post: 663558"><p>Hi Mr X, I really feel for you and understand your situation.I am a type 1 diabetic and also a mature student studying physiotherapy. We are currently studying Cystic Fibrosis, so understand how essential a high carbohydrate high fat diet is for you, as well as the daily battles you face....Your question was at the back of my mind when we recently had a patient seminar...I should imagine although a nice thought, after a while having to eat so much must become quite awful and a chore....I wish I had asked how they manage their insulin on such a diet now!!! Any way I really think you need to speak to your diabetes team / consultant / specialist. The only thing I can think of is weather a insulin pump may help you, as I would think you would be eligible for one. I am sure you are aware high glucose levels provide a perfect breeding ground for infections, which would already be problem with your condition, a pump may help tighten the control so I think that's what I would be asking for in your situation. Sorry I can't be of any more help, take care and best wishes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="emm2012, post: 663558"] Hi Mr X, I really feel for you and understand your situation.I am a type 1 diabetic and also a mature student studying physiotherapy. We are currently studying Cystic Fibrosis, so understand how essential a high carbohydrate high fat diet is for you, as well as the daily battles you face....Your question was at the back of my mind when we recently had a patient seminar...I should imagine although a nice thought, after a while having to eat so much must become quite awful and a chore....I wish I had asked how they manage their insulin on such a diet now!!! Any way I really think you need to speak to your diabetes team / consultant / specialist. The only thing I can think of is weather a insulin pump may help you, as I would think you would be eligible for one. I am sure you are aware high glucose levels provide a perfect breeding ground for infections, which would already be problem with your condition, a pump may help tighten the control so I think that's what I would be asking for in your situation. Sorry I can't be of any more help, take care and best wishes. [/QUOTE]
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