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Edited on 30/05/2016 at 22:19

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I'm 18, recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, last month. I was wondering if I can eat and drink what I want as I am on insulin. Obviously not proper energy drinks or that stuff, but things like sweets, full fat coke, sugar free red bull. I had full fat coke before hand and it made my sugars go lower, and I feel fine when my sugars are high. Last time my sugars were 26.8 and I felt fine, I didn't feel as ill as I did before I went into hospital. Just need to know, as people think I don't understand, and treat me like a kid because of it. I just want to take control of my own diabetes.

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stephenmcd

30/05/2016 at 22:19

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Hi Asking_Asylum

I would say that the best thing for you do is get on the dafne programme it's a 5 day course that will teach you carb counting it really is worth the time as it gives you the freedom that you need to eat as you want.

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joshua04

06/10/2017 at 23:01

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Yes you would need to go on a carb counting course. Your diabetes nurse should be arranging that for you. You will get all the necessary advice and info there. The course is fantastic and I would advise you to purchase a Carbs n Cals book by Chris Cheyette & Yell Balolia. It is a great buy and is very handy to have if you are on holiday abroad or at a local restaurant for a meal. Though it is advised to only use this if away from home. At home meals should be carb counted. From my experience with my son a higher carb ratio is needed at dinner time to cater for him eating a sugary bun! He knows to limit his sugary foods as they can leave you a little on the high side. Perhaps when he gets on the insulin pump he may be able to eat a little more sugary foods. Time will tell. All the best with everything. Just take care of yourself and you will be grand.

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