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  1. Benny G
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    Dr Bernstein

    For the last 18 months I have been LCHF, and have brought my hba1c down to an almost normal level. I like Bernstein, but he is so hardcore. I...
    Post by: Benny G, Aug 6, 2019 in forum: Type 1 and low carb
  2. Benny G
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    donating blood?

    From age 18 I used to donate every 6 to 8 weeks. They couldn't get enough of my O-neg. When I got the type 1 and started insulin I went to donate...
    Post by: Benny G, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. Benny G
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    Libre and Finger pricking

    Libre and blucon and xdrp+. A couple of strips to calibrate the Libre in xdrip+ then use the smartwatch. All further finger tests are also used to...
    Post by: Benny G, Jul 7, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. Benny G
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    The weekend isn't finished until 'Game of Thrones' in about 4 hours.
    Post by: Benny G, May 19, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. Benny G
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    Has anyone been able to recover their hypoglycemia symptoms?

    The last couple of weeks I have been running my levels higher, upto low double figures, absolutely no hypos. Trying to regain hypo alert at 4ish...
    Post by: Benny G, May 6, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. Benny G
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    honeymoon has anyones lasted years?.

    Type 1 is quite straight forward. All type 1 must inject insulin. Type 2 is much more complicated. Diet and exercise, pills, weight gain, weight...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 21, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. Benny G
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    honeymoon has anyones lasted years?.

    Time will tell.
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Benny G
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    latest news

    ... Or a badge, tie pin, ring, tee shirt, card in wallet, wrist bracelet, necklace, dog tags, mobile phone lock screen, etc That said, my real...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. Benny G
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    honeymoon has anyones lasted years?.

    Honeymoon lasted about 18 months for me. I used to do too much cycling and running and required small amounts of insulin while consuming high...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. Benny G
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    honeymoon has anyones lasted years?.

    Diet and exercise. Sounds more like type 2.
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. Benny G
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    Not using insulin

    I do not know any of the details of your medical situation. Please consult your health care team to discuss your reduced insulin dosage. Take care.
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. Benny G
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    New to all of this

    Hi Soph, Well done surviving the DKA. Now that you are on insulin you will feel much better. Be aware that injecting insulin can encourage rapid...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. Benny G
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    Hypo trip

    Several reasons. As control is tightened you are much closer to the hypo tipping point, therefore always close to hypo. Hypo awareness. Your body...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. Benny G
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    Latest Libre news

    Here in the UK I have a prescription for libre. The script is for 6 months supply therefore 12 boxes. To get a replacement script I have to see my...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  15. Benny G
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    Issues with Levimer - advice please

    Levimer works best as a twice daily split basal (edited by a moderator) but this does depend on patient' needs. If you set your alarm on your...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  16. Benny G
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    Hypo trip

    This last year I have been aggressively low carb and enjoying libre. I have pushed my hba1c down to 39 or 5.7 tight control implies more hypos. I...
    Post by: Benny G, Apr 5, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. Benny G
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    Insulin to carbs or carbs to insulin

    Less carbs means less insulin, means less chance of things going wrong, so experiment for yourself and find what works for you. Personally I have...
    Post by: Benny G, Jan 21, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  18. Benny G
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    Type 1 Diabetics: How often do you pee?

    Drink a lot, pee a lot. High blood glucose. I go every 6 to 8 hours. I drink when thirsty.
    Post by: Benny G, Dec 24, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  19. Benny G
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    Anyone here on low carb doing for long time?

    Dabbled with carb counting and lower carb on and off for years. <50g carb/day LCHF for the last year with impressive results. I have not noticed...
    Post by: Benny G, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Prediabetes
  20. Benny G
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    Permission to follow a low carb diet (and fasting)

    I use libre/blucon with xdrip+ smartwatch. I eat LCHF and have reduced my hba1c to 57 or 7.4, I am aiming for hba1c between 39 and 57 or 5.7 and...
    Post by: Benny G, Dec 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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