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To go to doctor or not...

10.8 is much higher than normal, but not life-threatening. Go to a doctor as soon as you can but you don't need to go to Emergency.

Post by: mentat, Dec 7, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Today my doctor said...

Today my doctor said, "One day there will be a cure for doctors reassuring patients about future medical advances."

Thread by: mentat, Aug 12, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Jokes and Humour
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Homeless Type 1

Although I can't give you any advice, I really feel for you and I hope you find a solution. Can you talk to the local paper or something?

Post by: mentat, Aug 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre Pain

The instructions for the Dexcom are for it to go on the abdomen and everyone* wears it on their upper arm as they find it more accurate. It's our...

Post by: mentat, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Freestyle Libre Pain

Have you tried putting it on your abdomen where you have more fat?

Post by: mentat, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Keto dosages

How have your dosages changed since going on Keto? My meal dosages have come down from say 8u to say 5u. Which is about what I expected. But my...

Thread by: mentat, Jan 5, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Learning the lesson. Flat tire in the middle of nowhere

I don't step into an elevator without carbs! Oh and a place I used to work developed an issue where one of the toilets could lock you in; didn't...

Post by: mentat, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Time for BS to peak after meals?

This is unusual for a T1D unless our basal is insulin is too low. It could work, or it might just turn your sugar into a banana (no pun...

Post by: mentat, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Time to test

Personally I would stay away from Weetabix. It dumps a heap of sugar into your blood very quickly. Even if this doesn't spike you much, it's a big...

Post by: mentat, Dec 20, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Continuous Hypo’s

Insulin sensitivities can change suddenly and for no apparent reason. There was a time in my life when my insulin needs would HALVE overnight....

Post by: mentat, Dec 1, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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Hypos at work!

She's not going to get the message, so respond to her hysteria with composure. Politely recite diabetes statistics at her. Something different...

Post by: mentat, Nov 28, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is it normal to be tired even when blood sugar is at normal levels?

If this isn't reactive hypoglycæmia, it's something like it, and might benefit from the same treatments. It is generally good to reduce carbs in...

Post by: mentat, Nov 28, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 1 Honey and Diabetes Type 1

Do you have fruit juice or sugary drinks in your diet? Honey is pretty similar. It gets absorbed fast. The easiest is to add it to a meal, but...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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Feeling down.

That is unprofessional and untrue. The average HbA1c for people your age is around 75. What's yours? You're 15. You are legally a child. Your...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is it normal to be tired even when blood sugar is at normal levels?

If blood sugars have been high for a prolonged period then the body gets used to it and "doesn't like" normal blood sugars until it gets used to...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Delayed NovoRapid - Diagnosed 1 month Ago

Hi BekC! I'm from Sydney, diagnosed at 22 which was 9 years ago. Not likely. Stuff just changes, especially in the honeymoon period, and this...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Low carb eating

Yes 50g is the "rule of thumb." But be aware, at those levels the "hidden carbs" in some vegetables and so on start to add up. I would suggest...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 and having self harming thoughts?

You have to visualise who you want to be. Do you want to be a person in charge of her life, enjoying every moment, strong, doing good things,...

Post by: mentat, Nov 27, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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Why am I not losing weight?

Bone broth with salt. Have you been testing your ketones? If you are not in ketosis that will explain things. Watch out for carbs in vegetables....

Post by: mentat, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Unexplained lows!

Sometimes "it just happens." Probably a hormonal shift or something like that. Count yourself lucky that it only happens to you once in a while....

Post by: mentat, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question

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