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Fasting blood tests on insulin?

Hi, This isn't a definitive answer, but in the past I have always been asked by the consultant/gp/nurse if I feel able to have a fasting test, the...

Post by: loopy-loo, Sep 5, 2008 in forum: Ask A Question
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LOW CARB SUCCESS STORIES

Re: Success stories Hi all, Changed to the low carb way after failing to control my Type 1 diabetes (levemir and novorapid, MDI) following the...

Post by: loopy-loo, Aug 28, 2008 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Two glasses of wine

my very dear friend sent me this today......... When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in day are not enough,...

Thread by: loopy-loo, Aug 12, 2008, 1 replies, in forum: Alternative Treatments
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a step too far?

thanks fergus must admit, I had hoped to be at the lower end of 5 but until they make a low carb version of crisps I fear I may never reach the...

Post by: loopy-loo, Aug 7, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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a step too far?

thanks for the support... Just got back, she was as pleased as I was with the results. HbA1c pre-low carb 7.8 HbA1c low carb 5.8 The...

Post by: loopy-loo, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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a step too far?

Hi fergus, will do. Gonna try and get a good nights sleep so I'm bright eyed and bushy tailed for it. Do other people get this wound up before...

Post by: loopy-loo, Aug 6, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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a step too far?

Hi all, I have got my 6mth review tomorrow with the dsn- Feeling a mixture of apprehension and excitement :wink: the reason for the excitement...

Thread by: loopy-loo, Aug 5, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What's the correct technique to inject?

Hi stephen, You might like to try splitting your dose. Many people benefit from this as levemir tends to have a 12hour 'life' also- this way, you...

Post by: loopy-loo, Aug 5, 2008 in forum: Ask A Question
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smoking

hi there, I've just celebrated my 3yr smoke free anniversary (by buying a new pair of shoes). :) I had smoked from the age of 14, through...

Post by: loopy-loo, Jul 10, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Splitting Levemir - what?

Hi Blackie22 Have you read the switching levemir am pm post, (submitted not long ago). This may help you? :) Regards Lindsey

Post by: loopy-loo, Jul 2, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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changing levemir from pm to am

Hi there, I use levemir as my basal insulin (novorapid for bolus) and have excellent control of my bg's with it. It is very predictable and I...

Post by: loopy-loo, Jul 1, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Statins

Hi Bluejay, I am also a relative newcomer to the low carb way, I started at the beginning of April and have never had better control of bg...

Post by: loopy-loo, Jun 28, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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flippin annoyed

Thanks for the info re clinistix, :D I will def be ordering some of those, or asking my dsn for a script. Not sure about using my meter strips...

Post by: loopy-loo, Jun 23, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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flippin annoyed

good thinkin batman! :D Do I need a presciption or can you just buy them OTC. Also -will it make any difference being mixed with alcohol?...

Post by: loopy-loo, Jun 22, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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flippin annoyed

It's not often I go out, but recently I have had three separate episodes where I have been served a 'fat coke' rather than the diet one...

Thread by: loopy-loo, Jun 22, 2008, 14 replies, in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Have you tried to breastfeed?

Hi Amy Good Luck with your course! I am a t1 diabetic and really wanted to breastfeed my second son (now 20mths old), I had an absolutely...

Post by: loopy-loo, May 7, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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breakfast

Hi fergus, I just wanted to say that today I managed to make a loaf using your bread recipe! :D It has taken me this long to gather all the...

Post by: loopy-loo, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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levemir split???????????what levels????

Hi, I have recently switched from insulatard to levimir. Previously (on the insulatard) I split my dose between every 12 hours and took roughly...

Post by: loopy-loo, Apr 27, 2008 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Bizzarre reaction to low carb diet

Hi fergus, Hopefully one day you will manage to convert them! Surely, when they see how well you manage your bs' levels they realise the madness!?...

Post by: loopy-loo, Apr 10, 2008 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Bizzarre reaction to low carb diet

Hi there! Another freaky eater here. When I was first diagnosed I cut carbs drastically, but still had trouble keeping within good bg's levels,...

Post by: loopy-loo, Apr 8, 2008 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes

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