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Hello ! Im my husband carer & in the past couple of months he was diagnosed has type 1 , a huge shock. So I’m on a learning curve with this additional element of care , I take care of all his medication
 
hello @DPK Welcome to the forum They are a great bunch of people on here full of support Remember no question to small or to silly.Perhaps you would like to tell us more about his meds
take care
gail
 
Thanks gail
He’s on insulin 21 units & metformin twice daily, he’s to be reassessed in early February, to see if he needs to go onto fact acting insulin with every meal .
 
Welcome to the forum @DPK

Which insulins has your husband been precribed?

Two resources which are frequently recommended for newcomers to the world of T1 are:

Type 1 Diabetes in Children Adolescents and Young People by Ragnar Hanas - ignore the title, this is suitable for people of all ages!

Think Like a Pancreas by Gary Scheiner (written by a US specialist in a chatty style)

You might also find this overview of matching insulin doses to different means helpful:

Learn about carb counting

Being aware of the amount of carbs in food and drinks is important for everyone with diabetes, we've got some tips to help you do this.
www.diabetes.org.uk www.diabetes.org.uk

Good luck, and keep asking questions 🙂
 
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