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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Juicyj" data-source="post: 1678387" data-attributes="member: 53162">So you have been given instructions on matching your carbs to insulin ?  If this is the case, then the best advice I can offer is to eat normally.  Personally I have learnt over time that I struggle to manage the insulin for things like pizza, fish and chips or carb heavy foods, so try to maintain a balanced diet, I tend to snack on stuff like olives, cheese, nuts if hungry between meal times as I don't inject for these.As [USER=181361]@helensaramay[/USER] has already suggested Bertie is a good course to get clued up on carbs: <a href="https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.bertieonline.org.uk/</a>In time your nurse will get you onto the DAFNE (Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating) course - perfect for really getting to grips with your insulin doses.Also try to keep a diary to record insulin doses, carbs eaten and your BG readings as this will help you see what your response is and help build your knowledge.</blockquote>

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