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Type 1s: Sugar level help

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static192

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346
Location
Birmingham
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
finding it difficult to control my sugar my last hba1c was 76 i eat normal foods i try take my insulin since i had my stomach issue feel as thow i have gastroparesis slow digestion earratic sugars. my sugars have been a mess and it feels as no matter how hard i try nothing helps :( my sugars are ranging from 9-12mmol does anyone have any tips or advice on how to gain better control ?.
 
Type 1 here and thrive on low carb, moderate protein and higher healthy fats like avocado, olive oil and some nuts/!seeds. I ditched cereals, grains, pasta, rice etc a long time ago. Some will disagreee but I rarely have hypos or need corrections. Works for me but not for all.

Low carb is for me but timing boluses makes a big difference too
 
static192 said:
finding it difficult to control my sugar my last hba1c was 76 i eat normal foods i try take my insulin since i had my stomach issue feel as thow i have gastroparesis slow digestion earratic sugars. my sugars have been a mess and it feels as no matter how hard i try nothing helps :( my sugars are ranging from 9-12mmol does anyone have any tips or advice on how to gain better control ?.
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Have you been investigated for Gastroparesis? If you think an issue with your digestion is contributing, then get that checked out.

If not, then the first step is a basal,test to make sure your basal insulin is at the correct level.

Once you're sure that's ok, then you can look at your mealtime ratios.

I'm presuming you count carbs and adjust your insulin to match?

Type 1s here eat varying levels of carbs. I eat 180g a day. The key is to get your insulin doses right.
 
static192 said:
finding it difficult to control my sugar my last hba1c was 76 i eat normal foods i try take my insulin since i had my stomach issue feel as thow i have gastroparesis slow digestion earratic sugars. my sugars have been a mess and it feels as no matter how hard i try nothing helps :( my sugars are ranging from 9-12mmol does anyone have any tips or advice on how to gain better control ?.
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Maybe have a chat with your DSN or Consultant and ask if moving to a insulin pump would help manage your bg levels better, I'm sure I've read on-line (or possibly in the books Think Like a Pancreas or Pumping Insulin) that pumps are often recommended for people who have gastroparesis (if it turns out that you do have the condition).
 
hi i have been pushing doctors i saw a gastroenterologist they reffered me to go went for a sigmoidoscopy they checks part of my intestine with camera said its fine also they did a ultrasound on my stomach they said it looks fine. the doctros not really helping iv have been bugging them they not doing anything even the diabetic nurse doesnt she just trys referring me to dafne course which isnt really gonna help with my erratic sugars and explain why my digestive system is messed so much same with the diabetic specialist i saw a Doctor at gp just reffered me the gastroenterlogist i feel lost and dont know what to do :(
 
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