Recent Content by Richard.arkle

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    profuse sweating at night

    I had the same sweats at night at the same time as having very irregular bs readings and high hba1c. After eliminating everything else I was sure that it is because I was going hypo during the night. My diabetic doctor at ARI sugggested this some time ago but and eventually he tied it up with a...
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    insulin and changes to how it works

    I have just posted a reply to the Lantus discussion group which I think may have some relevance. Used a CGM for 2 years and was offered the pump but turned it down after my experience of the CGM. It isnt the silver bullet. Sites are very restricted, I got a lot of bruising and it was a lot of...
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    LANTUS USERS - PROBLEMS

    Ive been on Lantus for, ummmmm many years, been type 1 for 32, since it came out I think. My Doc says I was one of the first. Started having erratic bs some 3 years ago, getting much worse later, and really struggled through every possible variable. A session with Prof Pearson at ARI had me...
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    help urgent advice ambulance or not

    Just over 2 years ago I returned from a 3 week trip to Iraq, with a very bad case “Sadam's Revenge” that was later diagnosed as a form of dysentery. My brother picked me up from Heathrow and commented on how dreadful I looked, I stayed with him overnight and was violently ill most of the night...
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    Carbs in a Pint?

    I visit Australia from time to time and they have a number of low carb beers. Some are better than others, research purposes only you understand! Have a look at this link...