Hello everyone
Diagnosed T1 about 6 weeks ago at age 39 after experiencing all the classic symptoms - lost weight, constantly thirsty etc. Looked like a skeleton (usually pretty sporty). Put it down to lockdown weirdness at first and probably should have gone to the doctors sooner, but now feel much better since diagnosis, weight is back on and adjusting to life with t1 diabetes.
I am on Lantus long-acting insulin (12u) and Novo-Rapid fast-acting. I've had a freestyle libre since diagnosis - what a game changer this must have been vs endless finger stick tests! I've been able to fairly quickly work out what works for me. I've always done a lot of exercise and found that combined with low carb diet i can be in the green range (3.9-10) on the libre 90%+ of the time, with many days at 100%. Usually 2units of novorapid before meals, sometimes none if I've exercised and never more than 6 (4 is usually the most). I find that low carb means less margin for error when trying to balance the carbs with the right amount of insulin. Low carb breakfast especially important as it means you can get at least half the day in range if you've gone to bed in range (and have the right long-acting dose).
Its a lot to take in at first and in some ways I think its harder on the family as they have the worry and questions but without the ability to do anything about it. But with their support, from friends too and obviously the amazing NHS its been about as good as it could have been. Look forward to learning and sharing more experiences.
Chris
Diagnosed T1 about 6 weeks ago at age 39 after experiencing all the classic symptoms - lost weight, constantly thirsty etc. Looked like a skeleton (usually pretty sporty). Put it down to lockdown weirdness at first and probably should have gone to the doctors sooner, but now feel much better since diagnosis, weight is back on and adjusting to life with t1 diabetes.
I am on Lantus long-acting insulin (12u) and Novo-Rapid fast-acting. I've had a freestyle libre since diagnosis - what a game changer this must have been vs endless finger stick tests! I've been able to fairly quickly work out what works for me. I've always done a lot of exercise and found that combined with low carb diet i can be in the green range (3.9-10) on the libre 90%+ of the time, with many days at 100%. Usually 2units of novorapid before meals, sometimes none if I've exercised and never more than 6 (4 is usually the most). I find that low carb means less margin for error when trying to balance the carbs with the right amount of insulin. Low carb breakfast especially important as it means you can get at least half the day in range if you've gone to bed in range (and have the right long-acting dose).
Its a lot to take in at first and in some ways I think its harder on the family as they have the worry and questions but without the ability to do anything about it. But with their support, from friends too and obviously the amazing NHS its been about as good as it could have been. Look forward to learning and sharing more experiences.
Chris
