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Recent Content by janspencer

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    Who has authority to inject other than ourselves?

    Hi, These ports look amazing. I am also needle phobic despite being type 1 for over 45 years. I have managed to self inject but also taught many, many friends and family to help out over the years. Pump therapy has really changed things as I quickly adapted to the insertion of the cannula and I...
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    Type 1 and low carb suppers

    Juicyj, could it be 'dawn phenomenum' where the liver releases some glucose in the early hours to give the body a boost to wake up? My basal rate increases between 5am and 7am to account for this.Try googling 'Rocky Morning Highs?: Diabetes Forecast Magazine' for more info about possible causes...
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    New to the pump.. any advice for hiding it as a female?

    I have a medtronic pump with a clip attached and wear it clipped on to my bra between the cups. I have found this very comfortable and I am able to wear quite fitted clothing and camisole tops without it being noticable. I tried using a pump case that clipped on to the bra but found that the...
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    5:2 fast diet

    Hi, I was given an article about the 5:2 diet and decided to give it a try. I find it quite easy to follow on two work days by missing out breakfast, having a piece of fruit for lunch then egg. salmon or steak with salad in the evening. My blood sugar on these days stays very stable and I do not...
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