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  1. Loraines
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (full on chat)

    At last after 5 years of Type 1.5 LADA, I have gone down from 8.3Mmol to 7.5 hba1c. Doctor is very pleased with me I’ve lost 10kg too.
    Post by: Loraines, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: General Chat
  2. Loraines
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    Hello folks

    :chicken: Mine was a day a week for 5 weeks and was so interesting that I didn’t want it to end. They go through your numbers and suggest...
    Post by: Loraines, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. Loraines
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    Have you ever lied about having T1D...?

    I agree. I felt so sure I was acing an interview and then I told her I was diabetic and could see her attitude change. I didn’t get the job as I...
    Post by: Loraines, Nov 21, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. Loraines
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    Libre Sensor

    The fact is, before I discovered Libre, I rarely ever finger pricked because it hurts too much. I’m a typist and my fingers were uncomfortably...
    Post by: Loraines, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Libre Sensor

    Post by: Loraines, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  6. Loraines
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    Libre Sensor

    I find my Libre absolutely indispensable and can’t imagine going back to finger pricking. Dont care what the cost.
    Post by: Loraines, Mar 15, 2019 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  7. Loraines
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    For people without diabetes, the normal range for the haemoglobin A1c level is between 4% and 5.6%. Haemoglobin A1c levels between 5.7% and 6.4%...
    Post by: Loraines, Nov 16, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Loraines
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Down from 11.1% a year ago to 6.8% this week, post DAFNE course. So worth doing.
    Post by: Loraines, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. Loraines
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    Metformin And Insulin

    I ate just as many carbs before I had to take insulin, and lost 12 kg over a year. But now on insulin I am permanently hungry, even lightheaded...
    Post by: Loraines, Aug 15, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Loraines
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    Metformin And Insulin

    I find insulin makes me so hungry. Would taking Metformin enable me to reduce the cravings?
    Post by: Loraines, Aug 15, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. Loraines
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    Levemir Or Tresiba?

    By the way, I am Type 1.5 LADA
    Post by: Loraines, Jun 22, 2018 in forum: Insulin
  12. Loraines
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    Levemir Or Tresiba?

    I’ve heard good things about Levemir but my Diabetes Educator would not let me change from Lantus as it us ‘stronger’. I have very uncontrolled BG...
    Post by: Loraines, Jun 22, 2018 in forum: Insulin
  13. Loraines
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    Gliclazide is it that bad?

    Does anyone have experience with Bydureon / Byetta? My doctor wants to put me on this as my BS won't come down from 11mmol +. Weekly injections...
    Post by: Loraines, Sep 15, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  14. Loraines
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    neuropathy ?

    Excuse me, but I am new to this. What's this R ALA everyone seems to be talking about?
    Post by: Loraines, Sep 15, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Complications
  15. Loraines
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    Gliclazide is it that bad?

    I now take 160mg Gliclazide a day, alongside 1000 Metformin. Both doses were doubled recently when I caught the flu virus and my BS shot up to...
    Post by: Loraines, Sep 14, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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    High morning sugars

    I have terrible dawn phenomenon levels between 12 and 22. No other symptoms. Sweat during the night but usually only get up once to use the loo....
    Post by: Loraines, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    OMG. 16.7. What's going on? Spiked with my current chest infection...
    Post by: Loraines, Jul 11, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    low carb snack with long shelf life

    I find having bottled water in the car really helps between meals. Schweppes do one with lemon or lime taste, but no calories/carbs - I hate...
    Post by: Loraines, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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