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    Change in blood sugars when not exercising

    Ok that’s good to know- I’m pretty consistent with how I take my insulin and my daily routine so it’s always a surprise when things change haha
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    Change in blood sugars when not exercising

    Hello, I have a question. T1D, diagnosed 1.5 years ago. Not in honey moon phase anymore. So I normally workout about 1 hr or more a day 5-6 days a week. I have had this habit for a long time and even when I’ve taken a break not really noticed any changes. I haven’t worked out for 6 days and my...
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    Type 1 Vaccines and blood sugar?

    Hello everyone, I am type 1 and am relatively stable, however I have been on a course of rabies vaccines and my insulin needs have doubled. I was bitten by a cat quite badly and had 1 tetanus vaccine and my first rabies vaccine 2 weeks ago. I was also put on antibiotics. I have been off...
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    Cold feet

    I’m the same, constantly have cold hands/feet. I think it’s just how your body is- I’ve had it forever and years before I was diagnosed, now still the same and I have stable blood sugars and am very active. Maybe bring it up with your doctor next time but I wouldn’t worry too much x
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    Type 1 keto

    I am also 22 on low carb. Low carb requires some knowledge, eg almost everything has carbs, you just need to know how much do you can fairly dose it. It just be sure he’s taking the right amount on insulin as it can be deceiving. Maybe he’s drinking more? Eg tea/coffee/ any sort of drink? It’s...
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    Increased insulin need after illness

    Thanks, first illness with diabetes so still learning about how my body responds! x
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    Increased insulin need after illness

    Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a year and a half ago, am 22 female living in Kenya. I recently got a bad tummy bug which turned into a gut infection about 3 weeks ago. I am completely better now and have not been on any other medications for at least 3 weeks. I have noticed I...