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    is it time for insulin

    You're very welcome. :D I think it's a great book but after a couple of years of insulin use I dont often refer to it, except on occasion....
    Post by: g-man, Dec 1, 2011 in forum: Ask A Question
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    is it time for insulin

    I was in a similar position a few years ago when I was on various tablets. Being type 1.5 the tablets lasted about 4 years before the effect...
    Post by: g-man, Nov 29, 2011 in forum: Ask A Question
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    BG levels and facet joint injections

    Well, a little progress. Today I woke to a 5.9 :D Such a relief after constantly waking up to 12's and 13's. I have been using a spreadsheet...
    Post by: g-man, Sep 30, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    BG levels and facet joint injections

    The procedure was very easy. Basically they put an infusion device on the back of my hand and then gave me a sedative. Apparently some people...
    Post by: g-man, Sep 29, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    BG levels and facet joint injections

    About 10 days ago, I had some facet joint injections done to help with an ongoing back problem. They did warn me that my levels might be elevated...
    Thread by: g-man, Sep 29, 2011, 5 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Dexcom Seven Plus CGM Review

    Interesting review but the point above is slightly worrying. Somewhat infuriating given the cost of the unit to begin with, but despite never...
    Post by: g-man, Jun 23, 2011 in forum: Book and Product Reviews
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    Awful experience last night.

    Sorry to hear of the problems you're having. If you are going towards the insulin route, I would recommend reading a book called 'Using Insulin'....
    Post by: g-man, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Splitting Levemir

    Interesting thread. I originally had a split dose but it was driving me mad, injecting at work or injecting first thing stopped working for me....
    Post by: g-man, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Sciatica or neuropathy?

    I too am suffering from sciatica. All started last August, could be gym related (I was going 4+ times a week) or could be posture at work etc....
    Post by: g-man, Jun 21, 2011 in forum: Ask A Question
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    How dangerous is a hypo during sleep

    I inject Levemir once a day at around 6-7pm or whenever I take my evening meal. I find it lasts the full 24hrs (everyone is different I guess)....
    Post by: g-man, May 12, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building

    Re: Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building. The PHD stuff has a slightly higher percentage of protein per serving (74% as opposed to 70%)...
    Post by: g-man, Mar 3, 2011 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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    Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building

    Re: Protein Shake/Supplement for Muscle Building. I use PHD Pharma Whey HT+ Chocolate Cookie flavour. :) Probably the best tasting protein on...
    Post by: g-man, Feb 28, 2011 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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    BG rise after exercise?

    When your level is close to 14mmol then any additional exercise will push it further upwards. There is a reason for this but I cannot remember...
    Post by: g-man, Jan 11, 2011 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Need to gain weight !!!

    My other suggestion would be to get a set of body fat scales, by that I mean a proper one that you stand on like bathroom scales. You need to...
    Post by: g-man, Oct 5, 2010 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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