Hi everyone! I am a type 1 diabetic. Actually, I've had diabetes now for over 25 years and I'm sorry to say that I've been a very bad one .

It's really taken it's tole on my health and I am now finding that I am unable to keep my blood sugars under any kind of control without the use of the low carb way of eating.

I use the insulin pump, and test at least 7 times a day, but more like 8-10 times daily. The problem is, that even with this wonderful technology, I'm bouncing around with low blood sugars of 20-30 then, within a few hours I'm unable to bring them back down below the 400's.

I've decided that it's imperative that I turn to a low carb way of eating, but feel terrible when eating this way. I am completely energyless, can't focus or carry on a conversation and am feeling nauseated most of the time. I have little or no appetite and really can't stand the thought of another bite of protein. I think the problem is that I'm a total sugar and carb addict living on cookies and bagels for over 4 years now.

My question is, does it ever get any better and has anyone else been through this sort of thing. No one else I know that is doing the LC way of eating has had such severe reactions, but then again, there are no other diabetics that I know of either.

Please help if you are able, I really could use some advice and experiences of others that have walked this same road.

Sincerely,
Tami