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    Diabetes and Racism

    I heard that in the States that's largely because they don't have public health care, so if you don't have private insurance the cost of insulin...
    Post by: JAT1, May 23, 2022 at 1:58 AM in forum: Book and Product Reviews
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    How did your parents take the fact that their little child has diabetes?

    I didn't get diabetes until I was an old lady. Back around the time you were diagnosed, my friend was diagnosed and sadly she died blind and with...
    Post by: JAT1, May 23, 2022 at 1:47 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    How did your parents take the fact that their little child has diabetes?

    I admire your attitude very much.
    Post by: JAT1, May 23, 2022 at 1:29 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Of all changes in your "old" lifestyle you had to do, which one was the most difficult?

    My own homemade bread . . .
    Post by: JAT1, May 16, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Trying to stay alive any help

    What have you eaten today? How much insulin did you take for the food you had today and when did you take it? Do you count carbs?
    Post by: JAT1, May 16, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Any help again please

    Different foods do digest differently. Food combinations also affect carb absorption. For example, if I eat a carrot on its own, the carbs are...
    Post by: JAT1, May 6, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    So tired of trying to find a reasonable doctor

    I'm in Canada. Prescriptions for diabetes Type 1 aren't mandatory. My drugstore knows me so they know I'm getting the insulin for myself.
    Post by: JAT1, May 3, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    So tired of trying to find a reasonable doctor

    I totally understand your feelings about doctors. I haven't seen any in ages because of that.
    Post by: JAT1, May 3, 2022 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Insulin action issue

    It may also depend on what you ate that drove you up to 15. It's my experience that not all carbs affect me equally.
    Post by: JAT1, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Explaining your condition to others

    Having Type 1 is hard enough as it is, but dealing with the likes of your bf is worse.
    Post by: JAT1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Hypos or is it?

    I feel absolutely great, full of energy, when I'm in the 4s. Once below that, I get a particular feeling so I check my blood sugar and eat a few...
    Post by: JAT1, Apr 25, 2022 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Insulin help ...

    It could take more than a few days to get back on track. My insulin needs change when I don't sleep well enough and am tired during the day....
    Post by: JAT1, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    To low carb or not to low carb

    I'm Type 1 and for me keeping below 140 carbs per day, with no more than 30 at a single feed keeps me off the rollercoaster. I never eat grains,...
    Post by: JAT1, Apr 4, 2022 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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    I have never been able to “manage” my levels.

    I'm type 1 and I am fortunately in range nearly always. I ate sensibly as you have described you do, then the first thing I did on my 'management...
    Post by: JAT1, Mar 22, 2022 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    Odd things affecting BG, all types

    If I feel cold and I do a finger prick test, my sugar level is dropping. Although, it could be that low sugar causes me to feel cold.
    Post by: JAT1, Oct 1, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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