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Type 1 diabetes and daily life
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Posted on 09/07/2014 12:34
Hello everyone,
Have you taken any special precautions in your daily life order to manage your diabetes? Maybe a change of diet, sports, smoking habits etc.?
Good day to you all,
Marina
Beginning of the discussion - 10/07/2014
Type 1 diabetes and daily life https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/living-with-type-1-diabetes/type-1-diabetes-and-daily-life-58Posted on 10/07/2014 15:01
In the beginning I thought I wasn't supposed to eat carbs, because of the diabetes, but then I talked to a dietitian, which really helped me to find a good balance in my diet. And I found out that I should eat carbs! I definitely recommend a dietitian to help you.
The diabetes is still quite new for me, so I am always alert. Eg. taking really good care of my feet, since I know that problems with the feet is a common side effect with diabetes. Does anyone have tips for keeping their feet healthy?
Posted on 11/09/2014 12:34
I have stopped smoking and I am very aware of my diet. I find that travelling has become a little more difficult, especially because I love travelling in remote areas where I am not sure what I can get to eat. So now I tend to take the "safe choices" of staying in cities and hotels with a good selection of foods.
Posted on 19/09/2014 17:55
Diet and sport are key for me. I find that it is easier to manage my diabetes when I make sure to exercise. Of course I have to think about how much and when to do it. I think the biggest precaution I have taken is to be more organized with my food and fitness.
Posted on 28/10/2014 14:22
Have always been pretty healthy in my life. No smoking, no exessive drinking, healthy eating, lots of sport. So I haven't really changed much. Now I just have to be aware of what I eat compared to my exercise level. But I have been doing this for so long that I have a pretty good idea of how to eat when exercising.
Posted on 17/03/2015 11:08
I found this the other day and I think it really portraits well what we go through the moment we wake up :D
Cheers