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<blockquote data-quote="EllieM" data-source="post: 2392221" data-attributes="member: 372717"><p>Hi [USER=513835]@Millie74[/USER]. I'm an oldtimer T1, diagnosed 51 years ago as a child, so I've experienced many different forms of T1 treatment (from fixed dose insulin and no glucometers up to cgms at the present day).</p><p></p><p>Insulin is your friend. Even those on keto diets need it to survive, and 100 years ago T1 diabetics lived for months/years on a keto diet and eventually died, because insulin wasn't available yet. </p><p></p><p></p><p>My understanding (possibly incorrect) is that keeping your levels normal will keep your insulin production going for as long as possible.</p><p></p><p>There are Olympic athletes with T1, you can lead an active life with it. If you start on small doses now then you can gradually work out how it affects your body. If you can afford a cgm then you can set alarms so you don't go hypo - the cgm will warn you <strong>before </strong>your glucose level goes low.</p><p></p><p>If you want to eat low carb, then do so. There is a facebook group Typeonegrit who follow Dr Bernstein's book and you may find them helpful.</p><p></p><p>Don't let diabetes stop you from leading the life you want but as a T1/LADA you have to recognise that insulin will eventually be part of that life.</p><p></p><p>Good luck. You can do this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EllieM, post: 2392221, member: 372717"] Hi [USER=513835]@Millie74[/USER]. I'm an oldtimer T1, diagnosed 51 years ago as a child, so I've experienced many different forms of T1 treatment (from fixed dose insulin and no glucometers up to cgms at the present day). Insulin is your friend. Even those on keto diets need it to survive, and 100 years ago T1 diabetics lived for months/years on a keto diet and eventually died, because insulin wasn't available yet. My understanding (possibly incorrect) is that keeping your levels normal will keep your insulin production going for as long as possible. There are Olympic athletes with T1, you can lead an active life with it. If you start on small doses now then you can gradually work out how it affects your body. If you can afford a cgm then you can set alarms so you don't go hypo - the cgm will warn you [B]before [/B]your glucose level goes low. If you want to eat low carb, then do so. There is a facebook group Typeonegrit who follow Dr Bernstein's book and you may find them helpful. Don't let diabetes stop you from leading the life you want but as a T1/LADA you have to recognise that insulin will eventually be part of that life. Good luck. You can do this. [/QUOTE]
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