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<blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 99312" data-source="post: 2134567"><p>I'm a recent type 1 as well and also get occasional bruising, using 5mm needles. Seems common and not something I'm bothered by. I don't think it's anything to do with technique.</p><p></p><p>Re B12, as far as I know, taking insulin etc. shouldn't affect it. Obviously you may want / need to take supplements (such as methylcobalamin) to head off possible deficiencies. </p><p></p><p>I am eating and drinking whatever I want - which is something I certainly couldn't do as type 2. I don't personally record what I eat any more, though I used to and if it helps you then by all means do it. I am finding that a rough mental calculation of the carbs and insulin needed is working fine for me. I haven't needed to weigh anything but it depends what you eat, if you're preparing your own food then you may need to do that compared to people like me who eat from packets and tins. </p><p></p><p>Obviously if you are drinking something with carbs like milk or fruit juice, or some alcoholic drinks (not spirits) then you'll need to bolus for those. </p><p></p><p>I have found that lows are usually - but not always - very noticeable. Highs have never been noticeable. If I were to find I was a bit high, it would depend how soon I was to eating again. If it wasn't far off I would just add a correction dose before my next meal. If I wasn't intending to eat for hours, I might take a correction dose now. But you have to be careful you don't still have insulin working in your system (especially if you've been stacking) and miscalculate and end up going too low. </p><p></p><p>Overall I've found it's all pretty straightforward so far and it is usually simple enough to be there or thereabouts with the insulin and staying in a good blood sugar range.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Deleted member 99312, post: 2134567"] I'm a recent type 1 as well and also get occasional bruising, using 5mm needles. Seems common and not something I'm bothered by. I don't think it's anything to do with technique. Re B12, as far as I know, taking insulin etc. shouldn't affect it. Obviously you may want / need to take supplements (such as methylcobalamin) to head off possible deficiencies. I am eating and drinking whatever I want - which is something I certainly couldn't do as type 2. I don't personally record what I eat any more, though I used to and if it helps you then by all means do it. I am finding that a rough mental calculation of the carbs and insulin needed is working fine for me. I haven't needed to weigh anything but it depends what you eat, if you're preparing your own food then you may need to do that compared to people like me who eat from packets and tins. Obviously if you are drinking something with carbs like milk or fruit juice, or some alcoholic drinks (not spirits) then you'll need to bolus for those. I have found that lows are usually - but not always - very noticeable. Highs have never been noticeable. If I were to find I was a bit high, it would depend how soon I was to eating again. If it wasn't far off I would just add a correction dose before my next meal. If I wasn't intending to eat for hours, I might take a correction dose now. But you have to be careful you don't still have insulin working in your system (especially if you've been stacking) and miscalculate and end up going too low. Overall I've found it's all pretty straightforward so far and it is usually simple enough to be there or thereabouts with the insulin and staying in a good blood sugar range. [/QUOTE]
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