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I LOVED reading your post, it’s all so relatable and very very true and you put it into words so well, so thank you for this. xxxxx

hi, I have a FB page My Insulin Pump and Me. I was diagnosed age 10 and a now 60. xxxxx

Thank you. I have found my insulin doses are a little reduced with taking Ozempic/Semiglutide. I believe I need to make more effort at eating healthier and exercising. I guess i’m feeling jaded and fed up and looking for things to blame other than myself. I need a change of attitude or focus but...

I’ve been on it on and off for about 2 years. Initially I lost 10 lbs. It does decrease your appetite. I’m about 40-50 lbs overweight. Just wondering if anyone else is taking it for insulin resistance? xxxx

i don’t know really, I tolerate the dose I’m on but wonder if it’s doing my body any good? I’ve just started doing/using a weighted hula hoop for the last 20 days! I should focus on reducing carbs a bit. Thank you for your lovely reply xxx

Hi I was prescribed Semiglutide for insulin resistance. Am Type1 since age 10 in 1973. I need to lose 50lbs but am not taking the Ozempic for weight loss. I’m also on Metformin (about 20 years ), I’m on a Tandem T-Slim hybrid closed loop pump. My latest hba1c was 58. Is anyone else on Ozempic...

Hi, I’m Cathy. I was diagnosed in 1973 round Easter time. I’m 59. I’m on T-Slim hybrid closed loop pump with DexcomG6 which I love. I do miss Omnipod for swimming though. I work as an Ophthalmic Technician. I have mild background retinopathy and some kidney function impairment, not much. I’m...

The US seem to have a huge range of goods for people doing low carb. I hate the low fat stuff and it’s almost always higher in carbs. It’s nice to have choice and I would appreciate more (any) low carb versions of things instead of the low fat stuff. X

Hi, (Magicfire) was the meeting at The Liner in Liverpool? I was st that meeting with a talk by Ian Lake and Dr Unwin. I thought it was so interesting. I’m a big carb/sweet tooth addict and now I really want to change to low carb.

I’ve been type 1 for 45 years (I wasn’t well controlled in my teens &20’s). I’m doing a bit better now but still not brilliant, current hba1c is 9. I’m on a pump (2 Years) and am trying to do low carb. I have a deep fear of heart attack/stroke, it keeps me worrying such a lot. I’m in my mid...

Thank you everyone, it's lovely to be able to 'chat' to you all. X cathy

hello, I've had type 1 for 40 yrs this year. I follow the DAFNE regime. I work, married, 2 children (21 and 15). Struggle to keep good control all the time as am an emotional eater, ie when stressed, bored etc. nit had any major happenings. Some laser to my right eye that is all. I am a but of...