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  1. Smithsky
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    I heard some stats today that 25% of cases are diabetes related but not giving details of type 1 or 2 - type 1 is an autoimmune issue type 2...
    Post by: Smithsky, May 14, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Diagnosed This Week - Minimal Info Given - Not Sure What to Do

    Be careful about exercising hard with blood sugar over 250, if you are not producing enough insulin then you will be causing more damage with your...
    Post by: Smithsky, Mar 1, 2017 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    I have been type 1 for a few years, I was in my 40's so it was a bit of a change in mindset but is normally OK ish. (pre menopause now is turning...
    Post by: Smithsky, Jan 8, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Novorapid not so rapid?

    I am really concerned about all the mixed messages, as far as I know novo rapid doesn't start working for about 10 minutes and peaks after an hour...
    Post by: Smithsky, Jun 20, 2016 in forum: Insulin
  5. Smithsky
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    needles hurt...

    Hi Jamie I have the BD 4mm microfine and they are usually great but sometimes it does hurt a tad. Avoid injecting straight from the fridge but...
    Post by: Smithsky, Jun 1, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  6. Smithsky
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    Type 1 - newly diagnosed

    Post by: Smithsky, May 12, 2016 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
  7. Smithsky
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    Changing over to Levemir from Lantus

    I was switched from Lantus to Levamir for the morning highs and started at half my lantus dose for each but it wasn't enough and I adjusted till...
    Post by: Smithsky, Apr 12, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Is Dry Skin A Symptom Of Diabetes?

    Psoriasis is supposed to be higher with type 1 and 2. I've had psoriasis attacks for many years - I find the hair one is linked more to stress...
    Post by: Smithsky, Mar 22, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    How can I use coconut oil

    Coconut oil is fantastic as it is supposed to be more efficiently digested therefore less likely to hand around, Really good for stir frying veg...
    Post by: Smithsky, Feb 16, 2016 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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    Can some one help me please.

    Hi Codrah and all, I wanted to comment though haven't before - it all gets a bit technical for me sometimes. I would say it is not a great idea...
    Post by: Smithsky, Mar 26, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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