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Hello I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes about 5 months ago. My GP referred me to a course called DAFNE . What is it? (Dose Adjustment for normal eating) The course was 5 days long and led by a Dietitian and Diabetes Specialist Nurse. I can pretty much sum up that DAFNE is a course where it encourages Type 1 diabetics to eat what they like as long as you accuratley calculate the Carbohydrate portion in each meal and snack you have in the day. The course opens your eyes to how many units you need for your average portion size, it also helps you understand how to treat your hypo's/hyper's. There is extensive discussions on how to adjust your insulin when you exercise, are ill and they provide food every day for the group so that your new skills can be put to the test with assistance from them. I cannot describe how much this course has helped me and others to control my blood glucose levels, and most of them including myself hadn't even heard of DAFNE untill recently. So If your a type 1 diabetic and struggling to deal with controlling your levels or you just need someone to talk to, I strongly reccomend this course for you 