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That sounds really tough. Just to say my trust told me to up my insulin by 4 units automatically if I get a fasting over 5. I've only been on insulin 1 week and I'm already at 26 units, started on 14 one week ago. If you are UK based some good treats that might help are oppo ice-cream, that usually gives good readings as it is high protein. I also found "my protein" pizzas in Iceland which are pricey but I can eat half and get readings on the 5s. They are so filling I'd normally eat a whole pizza easily but can only eat half of one of those. But yeah as above sounds like you are dealing with a lot and having fastings around 5.3 might not be perfect but you are obviously working hard. I'd ask them to up insulin or if they have some method like I described above so you can just increase insulin when you need and don't have to worry about it.
Thank you for the advice @Tanya and thank you @Alice xx
I absolutely feel you!
I don't have any advice but all I can say is I feel you! I'm the same, feel like nothing I do changes the outcome, it makes you feel mentally so low! You are doing an amazing job with what you can in your situation, try giving yourself some well deserved credit! X