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  1. Kalobe
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    Diagnosed last week but no support

    Dr Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. Sugar Surfing These are two good books to start with. Both recommend regular home blood tests or CGM. I would...
    Post by: Kalobe, Dec 8, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  2. Kalobe
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Fasting blood glucose 5.5.
    Post by: Kalobe, Nov 17, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  3. Kalobe
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    Anyone who had a shielding letter before get another this week?

    I’ve had a second shielding letter but NOT because I have type 1. I am taking immunosuppressants.
    Post by: Kalobe, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. Kalobe
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    Anyone suffer with a really bad burning stomach?

    Google gastroparesis diabetes
    Post by: Kalobe, Mar 2, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. Kalobe
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    What was your bg reading last night and this morning?

    4.7 before bed 4.7 before breakfast
    Post by: Kalobe, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  6. Kalobe
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    What have you eaten today?

    Two boiled eggs; (breakfast) Beef and green peppers (tea time) I ate half a cake at lunchtime because that was all that was available but it was...
    Post by: Kalobe, May 30, 2019 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  7. Kalobe
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    What equipment do you carry?

    I’m going on a cycle tour for a couple of months. It is recommended by Diabetes UK that one take twice as much insulin and syringes/insulin pens...
    Post by: Kalobe, May 24, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Kalobe
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    Carbs in Celeriac

    So either 3. 7 or 20 per 100g !!? Does anyone actually know?
    Post by: Kalobe, Mar 27, 2019 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  9. Kalobe
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    Fasting when on Insulin?

    Basal will be needed as this is meant to keep you stable when fasting. Bolus is only to cover food so if you are eating less or missing a meal...
    Post by: Kalobe, Mar 22, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  10. Kalobe
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    Highest/lowest Reading

    Highest 21.8 lowest 3.2 I was having a really bad day!!! I’ve come out of hospital and my sugars are very variable. Trying bolus tests. Hey ho on...
    Post by: Kalobe, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. Kalobe
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    Cycle Touring (living from a Pannier)

    Camping. I do have a trailer too but was wondering if there were any specific LARGE bags for diabetes storage. I've seen twee little hand bags and...
    Post by: Kalobe, Feb 22, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. Kalobe
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    Cycle Touring (living from a Pannier)

    Has anyone else been long term cycle touring? I'm after hints and tips for carting pump and all the necessary cannula changes; CGM and all the...
    Thread by: Kalobe, Feb 22, 2019, 4 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  13. Kalobe
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    Lower blood sugars but higher cholesterol

    “The great cholesterol con” by Dr Malcolm Kendrick is a good read. The research shows that cholesterol is actually quite good for you if you are a...
    Post by: Kalobe, Jan 4, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  14. Kalobe
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    Type one using Medtronic 640G

    Type one using Medtronic 640G
    Status Update by Kalobe, Nov 27, 2018
  15. Kalobe
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    Accu-chek Insight V Medtronic 640g?

    I quite often can get my sensors to last 10 - 12 days (self funding, every little extra helps!) the signal will eventually start to drop out for a...
    Post by: Kalobe, Jul 11, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  16. Kalobe
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    Steady But High Fasting Basal

    Heat eh? Diabetes is such fun! I’ll try the temp basal Chas C. Thanks for the suggestion.
    Post by: Kalobe, Jul 11, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  17. Kalobe
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    Steady But High Fasting Basal

    My blood glucose has been high for a few weeks. It is very steady when I do a fasting basal test but sitting between 8 and 9.5mmol/L (144 and...
    Thread by: Kalobe, Jul 11, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  18. Kalobe
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    Accu-chek Insight V Medtronic 640g?

    I use Medtronics 640g. I’ve been using Medtronics for 6 years. I think this pump is the bees knees. It can be remotely accessed via the Contour...
    Post by: Kalobe, Jul 6, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  19. Kalobe
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    T1 Low Carb What Should I Know

    Have you read 'Diabetes Solution' by Dr R Bernstein. It has a lot of good info in it.
    Post by: Kalobe, Jun 15, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  20. Kalobe
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    Low Blood Glucose Levels

    I'd let them know what you are doing as they might be able to help with the reduction in dosing. (Beware that they may not like it!)
    Post by: Kalobe, Jun 15, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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