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Going back a few years!

I was 5 years old living in South Africa in 1972 when I was diagnosed. I have found it a very difficult disease to live with. Thankfully the...

Post by: Diabetic46years, May 3, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Different Ways Of Taking Insulin

The pens should be available as opposed to the old-fashioned syringe. Be very careful with your doses and be prepared for some low blood sugars...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Have to keep going ... and stay positive, Type 1 46 years and counting ...

Have to keep going ... and stay positive, Type 1 46 years and counting ...

Status Update by Diabetic46years, Jun 19, 2018
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Type 1 Binge eating disorder

It is a very difficult thing to manage, and people don't appreciate what goes into to keeping blood sugar stable between 4-6/7mm/l. My...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 17, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

8.8 is not too bad. The thing to do is make sure it doesn't go higher during the night.

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 17, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

I had a very bad start to the day. Blood sugar of 19 mm/l. It is my own fault because I didn't eat sensibly yesterday and I drank wine. So, it...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 17, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1 For 46 Years

Hi Thanks for your message and insights. The weirdness of how one feels at particular blood glucose levels. And yes, that 10mm hunger, I know it...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 14, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Type 1 Binge eating disorder

Boy, reading all these posts makes me realise how not alone I am. Because alone is how we feel. Binge eating and over eating is more often than...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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Diabulimia

It is helpful to read your experiences. Weight is one of the hardest things to control when you have diabetes. Increasing exercise to lose weight...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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Type 1 For 46 Years

Yes, the technology has changed drastically. When I was first diagnosed I was testing my urine using a bunsen burner and a test tube. To get a...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Type 1 For 46 Years

Gosh, I am overwhelmed at the replies to my post. Thank you. So I guess it's not necessarily a lonely place. I am based in South Africa and though...

Post by: Diabetic46years, Jun 12, 2018 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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Type 1 For 46 Years

I joined this Forum last night and am hoping by engaging with other people who have diabetes this life-long battle of managing diabetes may become...

Thread by: Diabetic46years, Jun 11, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Greetings and Introductions

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