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  1. maria030660

    Pump Review

    I was on the Medtronic pump for a few years and past months i have been struggling to keep stuff under control. When Medtronic recalled a lot of batches of Quickset infusion sets i stopped pumping all together and went back to injections. Guess what within 2 days i was a lot better and my HbA1c...
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    Pancreas transplant

    I know for your people it can be a pain to manage their diabetes. My daughter has also type one and she was the same age when i was diagnosed. As i see it more as a way of life (low carb) and have no hassle with my BG my daughter on the other hand finds it terrible to be a diabetic, tries to...
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    Are you over-weight?

    The DM has published enough rubbish about it. Low carb works for a lot of people including me and i was able to shed the weight....
  4. maria030660

    Started insulin, gained weight. Help please.

    Its a very common thing that when you use inulin you can gain weight. The best way is to go low carb because the more insulin you use the harder the weight gain and when you reduce carbs to about 50/60 grams you need a lot less but in your case disvuss it with your consultant and ask for...
  5. maria030660

    Finding people my age

    i keep dreaming i am 21 again but when i look in the mirror and in my passport.....i could be as old as your mother;)
  6. maria030660

    Carb counting

    I use the app Carbs and Cals on my iphone, its great and the i enter the carb value in the mysugr app. I went low carb a while ago and really feel the benefit of that.
  7. maria030660

    What have you bought when shopping with low blood sugars?

    CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!! And donuts ...basically all stuff which you shouldnt eat when a type 1 diabetic;)
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    Foods for T1 with upset stomach and diarrhoea and vomiting - help

    A little bit of broth helps for me..hope you feel better soon
  9. maria030660

    Personal Question

    I lost a lot of weight when i was first diagnosed 33 years ago and my period stayed away for 3 months, then it came back irregular and then it regulated.....dont worry too much about it, stress can disrupt your period as well....and your BG;)
  10. maria030660

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Today I had Skyrr with some blueberries for breakfast, in my lunchbox is a piece of dutch cheese with 2 gerkins and one omelette with ham and one pear
  11. maria030660

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Thanks for the tip although I must admit that I am not so much of a freezer. I like to buy it fresh and cook it fresh. And as I got my husband finally joined in on low carb to lose his belly I try to keep stuff as tasty as possible so he won't be tempted to cheat. Surprisingly he loves the low...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Perfect! I have put it on my shopping list and have a go at it this weekend
  13. maria030660

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    I have been starring at cauliflower rice at the supermarket it wondered what it tastes like
  14. maria030660

    Prednisolone and HIGH BM

    It can be called steroid induced diabetes, if you google it and read about it it will put your mind at rest, stress makes the bg worse. Get well soon [emoji847]
  15. maria030660

    Prednisolone and HIGH BM

    Hi there I had several chest infections and had several courses as there was no other choice. Prednisone is famous for raising the bg sky high. You have to sit it out and manage it as best as you can. Your bg will return to normal 10 days after taking the last one
  16. maria030660

    Reeses peanut butter cup low carb or not

    I try to stay around 50 grams of carbohydrates as I want to lose some kilos
  17. maria030660

    Reeses peanut butter cup low carb or not

    Love the home made cups. So far I was able to resist the reeses ones and if I have to just one cup. My bg is perfect and I want to keep it that way. Especially now I am older and have been a type 1 for decades. What else you eat when the craving becomes too strong?
  18. maria030660

    Pre bolusing and Fiasp

    It's novorapid with 2 additional ingredients in it. It's available in the uk but still not in Ireland, we're always 2 years behind
  19. maria030660

    Snacks on the go.

    I just returned from Sevilla and I munched on fish tapas there. On the plane I had cheese and gherkins in my bag
  20. maria030660

    Do you carry low carb snacks with you ?

    I carry cheese cubes and gherkins with me
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