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    Dexcom G6 app and iOS updates

    I always update my iPhone to latest iOS, mostly to have latest security fixes. Get a daily message that Dexcom is 'testing' latest iOS versions,...
    Post by: oldgreymare, Jun 9, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Are you going to get vaccinated?

    I have had both jabs AZ - first in February, 2nd in early May. Some side effects from first jab, none from second. My reasoning for taking this...
    Post by: oldgreymare, Jun 1, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Covid vaccine?

    Well, I was born in the 1950's and mRNA was both part of my then Biology A - level, plus explored in more detail with my Physiology BSc -...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 28, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Covid vaccine?

    Pragmatically that is simply your personal opinion, which you are of course entitled to. But please respect others that have a different opinion...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 28, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Is anyone trying out the poseidon study for themselves ?

    I also aim to take vit D3 and omega 3 daily, but typically a few misses so probably 5 times a week? Vit D originally prescribed by my endo as...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 24, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Paranoia and fear in low carb community

    Unfortunately at least in developed western countries, diet and exercise have become the new religions and the debates are easily as controversial...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 23, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Taking the 2nd AstraZeneca Jab ???

    I don't have time to relink to all the data but my understanding is that data to support aerosol transmission as the MAIN vector even in...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 21, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Low carb insulin confusion

    I think a roughly 50:50 split between basal and bolus insulins is only used as a crude starting point. As noted above, it needs fine-tuning for...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 21, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Lightbulb moment for diet

    As others have mentioned there are various options to try and sustainably lose weight, reduce fatty liver. I'm also in the camp of wanting to lose...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 21, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    COVID and Type 1

    I'll try and see if I can find some of the evidence but unfortunately the hardest aspect of this infectious disease is that asymptomatic...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 21, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    COVID and Type 1

    I live on my own and before my support bubble came to visit they all took the lateral flow tests (too young to qualify for vaccination at the...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 20, 2021 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Virtual DAFNE Course

    So now in the middle of week two. Really good discussion between group members on our very varied experiences. We all felt the new DAFNE virtual...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 20, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Anyone notice their BS higher since having statin increased?

    Absolutely agreed. Statins can lower LDL cholesterol in postmenopausal women, but to my knowledge no studies show that this results in prolonged...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 15, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Coconut water

    Are you still in Singapore? You should be able to get raw coconuts without horrible mileage to cut open for actual fresh juice as opposed to a...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 14, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Coconut water

    The give away is in the ingredients - I've been spoilt by real fresh juice in SE Asia - don't see why sucrose is needed...
    Post by: oldgreymare, May 13, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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