Dillinger
There's no need to dispair on my behalf... I'm doing very well thank you...
For me there isn't any benefit in following a extreme low carb diet and it probably just cause more problems for me...
I know just by looking I wouldn't be able to stick to it for any length of time, I know that I'm not a great carb eater, but I do like my roast tatties with my Sunday dinner...
I only use an average TDD of 17 units of insulin, hence the need of an insulin pump, could I by following a extreme low carb diet dispense with the need of a very expensive insulin pump and save the NHS hoordles of cash?
Err nope, I'm already on a very minimal amount of insulin, to be able to follow an extreme low carb diet I would have to start diluting my insulin as I can not survive without it... Goodness knows what sort of problems that would cause but more likely more cost for the NHS, and dire health issues for myself.
So as you can see, this is why it's important to give individuals as much information about diabetes, control methods what certain medication can achieve or not as the case maybe... So with their health care professionals, they can find not only the right diet, but also what medication they do or don't need to maintain control...
I don't eat candy floss, as I know that their isn't a way that I can match my insulin to cover its impact on my blood glucose... But I do know when I can treat myself to a kitkat without it impacting on my blood glucose.
And with the right help and information this is what the OP should be able to do in the long run, understand how foods impact, when is the best time to have a treat and build a diet or should I say food palette that sustains them healthwise etc and doesn't create a wagon that they constantly finds themselves falling off... Makes life a lot easier in the long run..