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  1. slimtony
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    Honeymoon Period....Confusing !!

    Hi, Something to discuss with your DSN is the possibility of using Levemir twice daily instead of once. Half a unit in the morning and half a...
    Post by: slimtony, May 27, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Long-Standing Diabetic...Hypo Symptoms?

    I find that my reaction to a hypo can vary depending on the speed that my sugars have dropped. If it's a long slow decline (perhaps caused by...
    Post by: slimtony, May 27, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Anonymous Question Saladmaster

    First off, "diabetes", and "type 1 diabetes" aren't necessarily the same condition. They claim that their product prevents diabetes, but not...
    Post by: slimtony, May 20, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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    1.8mmol/L Hypo

    Hi, I think the exact figure for a "showstopper" will probably vary from person to person. You also have to bear in mind meter accuracy. The...
    Post by: slimtony, May 18, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Scary Night Saturday

    Hi joelcam, While the kind of very high blood sugars that you were seeing aren't good, what causes a more immediate problem is when high ketones...
    Post by: slimtony, Jul 9, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Hot weather

    Hi, The first thing to try is changing your Lantus cartridge for a fresh one. This was usually the reason I'd have highs during hot weather while...
    Post by: slimtony, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    hot weather, holidays and hypos

    Hi Dave, As a general rule, heat will speed up the absorption of insulin. Also as a general rule, the faster an insulin works, the sooner it will...
    Post by: slimtony, Jul 8, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    What Is The Most Accurate BG Machine To Buy For A New T2?

    Re: What Is The Most Accurate BG Machine To Buy For A New T2 Hi, Of all the meters I've tried, my Accu-check Compact Plus is probably the most...
    Post by: slimtony, Jun 7, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Lantus I

    Hi Stuart, I'm going to stick my neck out and say that the majority of those people on a single shot of Lantus tend to take it before bed and at...
    Post by: slimtony, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Really confused, what could be wrong with me?

    Hi SugarSpike, Have a read up about reactive hypoglycemia and see what you think.
    Post by: slimtony, Mar 31, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Hypo's making me ill.

    Hi Sponge89, You'll be surprised how many things can affect your insulin needs. As has already been mentioned, getting more exercise is one....
    Post by: slimtony, Mar 27, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Lantus v Levemir

    Hi, I've tried both Lantus and Levemir, and currently use Levemir 3 times daily. For me, both insulins have a shorter and slightly sharper action...
    Post by: slimtony, Mar 26, 2013 in forum: Insulin
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    Reusing needles

    Hi, One of the main reasons not to reuse needles is contamination (like BobCornelius already said). A clean needle wound will heal faster and...
    Post by: slimtony, Mar 19, 2013 in forum: Insulin
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    Tory moron

    Seriously though, what were the chances of a Tory being an unthinking moron? :mrgreen:
    Post by: slimtony, Nov 29, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    Increase in hypos

    Hi Larkin1, The first thing that comes to mind is Addison's disease. But hopefully it's not that. A more common reason for increasing lows is...
    Post by: slimtony, Nov 27, 2012 in forum: Ask A Question
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    What an Idiot!!!

    Good to hear that you're ok, Jess. It was an easy mistake and most of us have made it at some point. I just wish there was an easier way of...
    Post by: slimtony, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    What an Idiot!!!

    Hi Jess, I recommend that you have some glucose on standby. Considering your normal doses of Novorapid, 20 units is likely to cause quite a drop...
    Post by: slimtony, Oct 15, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    dried fruit & nuts

    Hi kreacher, It's definitely the healthier option, but you might need to approach dried fruit like raisins and sultanas with caution as they are...
    Post by: slimtony, Apr 19, 2012 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Peebles post

    Most dongles are detachable, which makes a cloak unnecessary. :wave:
    Post by: slimtony, Apr 9, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    Good night

    I think there should be a proper resignations section on the forum, where people can request their membership is deleted, have a self-absorbed...
    Post by: slimtony, Apr 8, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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