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  1. Struma
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    Fasting blood sugar level rising

    I think this is still a very modest increase, and shouldn't be too anxiety provoking. Ongoing dietary manipulations would be first port of call....
    Post by: Struma, Nov 6, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Sukkarto SR

    @Taniae May be your advice needs modifying slightly, you may well have missed the poster says she is Type 1 diabetic taking insulin and...
    Post by: Struma, Nov 6, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  3. Struma
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    no bolus insulin needed. is this a problem if blood glucose is normal

    It is not known for anyone. @ert offers accurate advice.
    Post by: Struma, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Can your diabetes be reversed as you get older? Overdose of Insulin?

    I would Request phone consultation with in a time interval. If not successful seek advice from PALS.
    Post by: Struma, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Can your diabetes be reversed as you get older? Overdose of Insulin?

    I think this warrants discussion with your father's current medical team to seek clarification.
    Post by: Struma, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Sweetners in medication

    Carticure is glucosamine. The implication is of a worsening in insulin resistance. Astute GP, but not due to sorbitol probably. Might there have...
    Post by: Struma, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Non-Diabetic Medication
  7. Struma
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    Does fresh fruit sugar increase blood sugar

    Articles vs blood sugar meter Which takes priority? Personalised care?
    Post by: Struma, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  8. Struma
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    What is your go to food when feeling unwell

    Cream cracker and crème fraîche dips. Blood sugar rises, but… Hot toast with marmalade and cheese. They're go to, occasional, intermittent,...
    Post by: Struma, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. Struma
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    Recommend Reading on Insulin

    I stuffed that up! Apologies for inconveniencing. @Flora123 Main 'homes' appear to be Diabetes Daily and Diatribe. YouTube:...
    Post by: Struma, Oct 28, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Struma
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    How do you rotate injection sites?

    I use the grid from the diabetes app 'Diabetes:M'. But can't reach all of them so just follow what I can. A web search will reveal many area/grid...
    Post by: Struma, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Recommend Reading on Insulin

    Bright Spots and Land Mines by Adam Brown Excellent, Available free online. edited 28th for correct surname.
    Post by: Struma, Oct 21, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. Struma
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    Numbing cream

    Yes, 'Amotop', successfully. Worth a try. '
    Post by: Struma, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
  13. Struma
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    Face to face with Neuro tomorrow

    Just a small offer of help - maybe get a toilet frame(s) before the need is urgent. They're really cheap actually, and a blessing!
    Post by: Struma, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    Good morning all. A certain paucity of attendance on the thread. A little illness for myself. A very sudden, intense sadness for my family. I...
    Post by: Struma, Oct 1, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  15. Struma
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    Added medication

    Take heart my friend. Half a tablet is a starting dose, not a finishing dose …
    Post by: Struma, Aug 2, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  16. Struma
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    Advice on rapid-acting insulin.

    If you contact your DNS, they may suggest a trial without NovoRapid, just basal …
    Post by: Struma, Aug 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    My gut feels like a rollercoaster. Won't stop gurgling.

    @akindrat18 What about metformin? Sounds really like it to me… You could try OTC products as a holding measure, whilst awaiting medical...
    Post by: Struma, Jul 31, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Manic libre user

    I believe the current common parlance for this is TIR - Time In Range - 80% is good. I seem to recall Diabetes Daily website running an article...
    Post by: Struma, Jul 27, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  19. Struma
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    Becoming a diabetic counsellor

    I believe in UK the move is towards Diabetic Coachs
    Post by: Struma, Jul 27, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Becoming a diabetic counsellor

    According to American Psycholical Association Directive Counselling an approach to counseling and psychotherapy in which the therapeutic process...
    Post by: Struma, Jul 27, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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