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<blockquote data-quote="Shannon27" data-source="post: 2164787" data-attributes="member: 429571"><p>There could be loads of reasons for this. Personally speaking, carbs are more what you need to focus on than fat as they are much more directly responsible for highs and lows. What type of carbs are you eating - slow release like pasta or faster release like potatoes and bread? If its slow release then your insulin is kicking in faster than the carbs are breaking down.</p><p>Do you eat low carb? If so then your NR is probably too high. If you correct the hypos then whatever you eat will probably still be breaking down after the NR is broken down, hence the highs. </p><p>If you struggle to get the bolus right, double check your basal levels. Have an absolute carb free day - sounds horrible but its easier than you'd think if you're stubborn. Things like eggs and bacon for breakfast, salad-ey lunch (no croutons or dressing unless its sugar free) and steak/fish and veg tea. DO NOT INJECT NOVORAPID WITH MEALS!!! If you go high throughout the day, then you're not on enough basal. If you go low, you're on too much. You obviously correct your highs and lows but then you know to adjust your basal.</p><p>Hope this helps!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Shannon27, post: 2164787, member: 429571"] There could be loads of reasons for this. Personally speaking, carbs are more what you need to focus on than fat as they are much more directly responsible for highs and lows. What type of carbs are you eating - slow release like pasta or faster release like potatoes and bread? If its slow release then your insulin is kicking in faster than the carbs are breaking down. Do you eat low carb? If so then your NR is probably too high. If you correct the hypos then whatever you eat will probably still be breaking down after the NR is broken down, hence the highs. If you struggle to get the bolus right, double check your basal levels. Have an absolute carb free day - sounds horrible but its easier than you'd think if you're stubborn. Things like eggs and bacon for breakfast, salad-ey lunch (no croutons or dressing unless its sugar free) and steak/fish and veg tea. DO NOT INJECT NOVORAPID WITH MEALS!!! If you go high throughout the day, then you're not on enough basal. If you go low, you're on too much. You obviously correct your highs and lows but then you know to adjust your basal. Hope this helps! [/QUOTE]
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