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  1. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    This is exactly what my thought process was as well. I do not get any hypo symptoms above 3 mmol/L (based on Libre Optium readings). Only at a...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Thank you for your comments, much appreciated. Can you point me to the source claiming brain damage starts below 3.5 mmol/L? I am yet to find any...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Yes, it is not insurmountable problem. My last HbA1c was 34 = 5.3%. As per HbA1c Units Converter - this relates to an avg bg level of 5.8mmol/L. I...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 8, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Sorry, I might have missed it. I can cut back on my injections, it will just mean I either have more hypos (too large&fast single dosage for...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    I disagree. One thing that perspires from dr B’s book is the message - know/learn your body. The other message is - the less variables, the more...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    I am on Tresiba (basal) and Humalog (for meals). I follow Dr Bernstein's protocol to an extent because I haven't got access to regular insulin. I...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Because it is an ****** pain to manage my lifestyle this way. We are talking about at least 9 injections to cover meals. Instead, I would just do...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Well, I mainly eat lamb and beef which means I get a rather flat blood glucose increase after meals. The problem is Humalog is too fast and too...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Yes, I am wearing Libre. They told me they have never seen T1D so well controlled, ever. So if I am so well controlled, what is there to fear?...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. deszcznocity
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    Strategy for getting R insulin (UK NHS)

    Hello everyone, I am following Dr Bernstein's protocol in the sense I use Tresiba and eat low/no carb for 9 months now. At my diagnosis in Sept...
    Thread by: deszcznocity, Jul 7, 2020, 22 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. deszcznocity
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    Fruit, fructose and blood glucose

    I recommend Fat Chance: Fructose 2.0 by Prof. Lustig on youtube. It will blow your mind.
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Fruit, fructose and blood glucose

    Fructose passes directly through the liver and the liver responds converting it to triglicerides. Fructose blocks metabolism of glucose in the...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jun 28, 2020 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  13. deszcznocity
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    Diabetes and statins

    Please search on youtube for: The cholesterol hypothesis is wrong - Malcolm Kendrick - Part 1 Dr. Malcolm Kendrick on Doctoring Data or if you...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jun 11, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  14. deszcznocity
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    High A1C levels can be lowered f you put in work to lower it

    Buy his book - Dr Bernstein's Diabetes Solution. Also find his videos on youtube. That will get you started.
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: Alternative Treatments
  15. deszcznocity
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    High A1C levels can be lowered f you put in work to lower it

    It is possible to be type 1 and be in ketosis. You just need to know what you are doing. I have been following dr Bernstein's protocol which is...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: Alternative Treatments
  16. deszcznocity
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    Blood Sugar Anxiety

    I am type I following Dr Bernstein’s diabetes solution book guidelines and have Freestyle Libre on me. I still check me blood glucose every 2-4...
    Post by: deszcznocity, May 18, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
  17. deszcznocity
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    Muscle spasms / cramps

    I supplement with 1g chelated magnesium bisglycinate daily, but you can eat as well brazil nuts and walnuts. As for potassium - I drink salty home...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Apr 16, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  18. deszcznocity
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    Type 2 and shielding letter

    There is plenty of articles - just google: In the Age of COVID-19, Metabolic Health is More Important than Ever Dr. Mariela Glandt Why High Blood...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Apr 3, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  19. deszcznocity
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    I feel like i wont be happy again:(((

    Regarding your diagnosis - have you heard about Dr Bernstein's diabetes solution book? I would highly recommend it. If you can't get it in your...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Apr 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  20. deszcznocity
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    Apple and Bowl of Porridge

    Please google Dr Unwin's NICE Endorsed Infonographics - 1 bowl of porridge is equivalent to 4 teaspoons of sugar, 1 apple is on average an...
    Post by: deszcznocity, Mar 27, 2020 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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