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    Reasons for Leg Nerves with red marks

    I'm an insulin dependent diabetic from the past 51 years. I'm on insulin. I have developed red marks in the legs and there is pain in my feet. Many a times I'm not able to balance when climbing stairs or getting down from stairs. Doctors say it's because of longer duration of diabetes. Has...
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    Precautions to manage insulin and diet while travelling

    Hi Juicy, Thanks for sharing your incite. I take Human Actrapid and Lantus. Only twice a day. Check sugar levels before taking a shot both in the morning and night. I will definitely ensure to keep sugar levels at a higher level.
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    Precautions to manage insulin and diet while travelling

    Thank you for the suggestions. Helps to hear from people who have had experience. I will definitely follow your suggestions [emoji106]
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    Precautions to manage insulin and diet while travelling

    Hi I want suggestions on how to manage insulin and diet while travelling. If I walk for some time my sugar level goes down to 40. What precautions should I take to stop fluctuations in sugar level. Can I take chocolates as well as juices. Please suggest.
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    Eglucent Mix 50 Insulin

    Hello, A few months ago a friend of my brother suggested to use Eglucent Mix 50 Insulin. I used to inject Actrapid and Lantus. Lantus was one time shot and Actrapid was twice. But, with that regime I used to get hypos in the night. Hence, he suggested to use Eglucent Mix 50 pen thrice daily...
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    Fructosamine test

    Thank you for giving me an incite. I hope to follow up with my doctor
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    Fructosamine test

    Hi, My doctors always do Fructosamine test to assess my sugar levels. The result is always 300+. My sugar levels fluctuate a lot. Can anyone let me know why it is done and how to control it?
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    Thanks a lot for the information. Have started to check sugar levels 2 hours after BF, Lunch, dinner and ensure to eat something. Love your reply.
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    Yes what you quoted is right. I am scared of getting hypo while I am on the road. I will surely take your advice. I have started to check my sugar levels frequently and reduced the frequency of hypos. Thanks a lot.
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    Sure will do it. Thank you for the wonderful reply. Thanks a lot
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    I have hypo because I am scared of eating, but the reverse happens.
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    My blood sugars go low as much as 30 and some times I faint and when I wake up two hours later, I eat regular food. The sugar level spikes. The reason for low sugars is I am scared of high sugars hence eat minimal food.
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    Adjusting Insulin Dose Post Hypo

    Hello there, Whenever I Have a Hypo, the sugar levels rise after eating. It ranges from 350-450. How to treat the rise in the sugar level. Is it normal to take an increased fast acting insulin. This does bring my sugars to normal condition after 2 hours. Are there any drawbacks of...
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    5am Hypo Tired And Feeling Lonely.

    Hi there, You are not alone, I am also in the same line. Been Type 1 diabetic since the age of 7 on Insulin for the pst 46 years. The night time Hypos are nightmare. But they can be resolved easily. Emotional stress can have an effect on Insulin sensitivity. You are on the right track. Be...
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    Reasons For Insulin Sensitivity

    Thanks a lot will check basal insulin.
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    Reasons For Insulin Sensitivity

    Thanks for your suggestion. How to test for basal insulin, to know if the insulin dosage is correct.
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    Reasons For Insulin Sensitivity

    Hello, I have been on Insulin for past 46 years, was on Mixtard then on Human Actrapid and Human Insulatard. For past 1 year i have become sensitive to Human Actrapid. When I started with it it was 15 units of Actrapid and 15 units of Insulatard. Now I am just taking half of the dosage. If...
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    Is it recommended to eat Pomegranate

    I have a question, I am type 1 diabetic on Insulin. Is it okay to eat pomegranate around one cup. Will it increase sugar levels? Please suggest.
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    Is Apple Cyder Vinegar good for Type 1

    As I was going through the benefits of Apple Cyder Vinegar I want to know is it beneficial for Type 1 diabetic only on Insulin. Has any of Type 1 consumed it and found it beneficial. Like reduction in blood sugar level, urinary tract infection.
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    Pros and Cons of Shifting from Injection to Insulin Pump

    I am a Type 1 diabetic on Insulin for around 45 years now. On Actrapid and Insulatard thrice a day. Actrapid thrice a day and Insulatard twice a day. Now for past six months though my HBA1C is 5.7 fructosamine assay is very high 288. Urine protein and urine creatinine levels are very high. I...