Recent Content by Agnnessa

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    diabetes cause you hair

    Just as an update, I've been taking biotin everyday and been using caffeine shampoo and toner. The rate the hair is falling definitely has slowed! :) I have also been low carbing, which meant my blood sugar levels became lower and more stable. Feeling much more positive now :) Sent from the...
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    Ketones levels

    Thank you Patch, for your reply and information provided. It have obtained very helpful information. I have ordered the book but it hasn't arrived yet. I've been consuming around 30g of carbs a day, but as I only have diabetes for just two months I am still short of knowledge.. Will get there...
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    Ketones levels

    Hello, I've been following low carb diet for last two weeks and my blood sugars have been getting more stable each day, staying around 5. Yay :)) I have checked my ketones levels and it is on a rise, and now it is 2.2. I'm worried as I had DKA 2 months ago and wouldn't want to end up back in...
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    diabetes cause you hair

    I've spoken about the hair loss with my gp and diabetes nurse and apparently it is normal due to the body going through severe shock and adjusting to new hormone treatments. Was told that once my blood sugar levels are fully under control and are stable, hair loss should stop and hopefully...
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    When I was diagnosed mid May 2013 it was 17%. Got my results yesterday (5/07/13) and it's 10.1%. Well pleased. :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Ordered an iPhone and iBGStar..

    Hi, I've found using MyNetDiary very useful. It allows you to record everything in one place and export reports to take with when u go to see diabetes nurse. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Exceptionally tired since starting insulin

    Hi meercat, I've been diagnosed less than 2 months ago and initially was put on lantus. Felt worse that going into hospital with DKA.. Had a follow up meeting with diabetes doctor couple of weeks ago and was put on levemir. Since then, I feel much better now, full of energy and definitely...