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    Antidepressants Reduce Death by One-Third in Diabetic Patients

    https://psychcentral.com/news/2019/07/19/antidepressants-reduce-death-by-one-third-in-diabetic-patients/148429.html
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    For those of you who treat Diabetes related depression with antidepressants

    Hey, How long have you been on antidepressants? Why are you taking them? Do they help? Any side effects? Which antidepressants are you taking? Have you tried any other antidepressants? Why did you decide to take antidepressants? Which other methods have you tried to treat your...
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    Diabetes 1 + Depression + Alcohol/Antidepressants. Experience anyone? H

    Hey, I have had depression since I got Diabetes 1, 15 years ago. During a point in my life, I was on Cymbalta for my Depression which helped me. But the withdrawal effects were difficult. I have also self-medicated with alcohol which has helped. But I realized it is not the way to go...
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    Not losing weight. Why? Dehydration?

    Well, It is a rollercoaster ride at the moment. I suspect I do far too many corrections of my blood sugar by eating apples + protein bars. This diet I mentioned brings me to lows as well. And overcorrecting insulin.I use fast acting Novorapid. And I inject 2 doses of Lantus. 20 in the morning...
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    Not losing weight. Why? Dehydration?

    Hello, No matter what I do I do not seem to lose any weight. I tend to start losing a few pounds but a few days later re-gain it. Example of my regular diet: Morning: 2 boiled eggs Lunch: Chicken + Greek Yoghurt + Broccoli or bulgur and salmon Snack: Apple or Frozen berries Dinner: Pieces of...
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    Tips for 10 hour flight?

    Hey, I'm having a 10-hour flight next week. Starting from 14.50 and arriving at 01.00 at night. What should I think of in terms of keeping my blood sugar balanced and what kind of snacks should I bring to keep my sugar levels norma?
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    Not losing weight?

    Just updated it. I tried low carb diet and lost 10 kilo in 6 months to 1 year.
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    Not losing weight?

    Is this 7 day meal plan for diabetes 1 weight loss worth considering? http://www.eatingwell.com/article/290459/the-best-7-day-diabetes-meal-plan/
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    Not losing weight?

    well, i have never counted calories. RIght now have quite a few hypos. At least 1 daily. And then i have to eat snacks to get it up. And since i'm afraid of high sugars. I have currently adapted to the meal plan i wrote in the original post. But maybe it might be a good idea to include more...
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    Not losing weight?

    Hey, Diabetic 1 here. My daily meal plan looks like this: Breakfast: 1 egg Lunch: Cold raw salmon + nuts + green leaf vegetables Dinner: Cold raw salmon + avocado + tomatoes In between meal snack: apples or nuts I take Tresiba 20 in morning + 20 in the evening. All other occasions when I...
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    Pre-workout meal tips before running?

    Hello, I'm currently on a combination of Ketogenic/Low Carb diet. I plan to do an intensive run for 1+ hours on mornings or evenings to loose weight. What is the best pre-workout meal before running for 1+ hours? I usually eat porridge and take less insulin to get the blood sugar up to...
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    Transparent static grey spot in left eye + high pressure on both eyes. Retinopathy?

    If it is glaucoma I suspect its permanent and needs lifelong treatment? It all started with both of my eyes being red when i woke up one day 1 month ago and both eyes were dizzy. then it disappeared and now i only have a static transparent gray spot in left eye just in the center of my left eye...
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    Transparent static grey spot in left eye + high pressure on both eyes. Retinopathy?

    Hey, I have Diabetes 1. I was at my eye doctor and did a throughout exam on the surface and the bottom of both of my eyes. The exam showed that i have a spot just on the center of my vision on my left eye. And the pressure was higher than normal on both of my eyes. Eye doctor said it is...
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    Your insulin dose with Ketogenic diet?

    Hey, What is your daily insulin dose with Ketogenic diet? What insulin and how many units? How much insulin reduction did you make when you started the Ketogenic diet?
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    Tresiba vs Lantus

    Hey, I switched from taking Lantus twice a day (15 units on the morning) + 15 units on the evening to taking 40 units of Tresiba 20 on morning + 20 in the evening). Taking once a day Tresiba 30 units did not work for me. I got high blood sugars on the evening. My haemoglobin A1c level is 7,5...
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    Your daily ketonic meal plan?

    Hey, What is your daily ketonic meal plan?
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    Your daily low-carb routine?

    Hey, What is your daily low-carb routine? What do you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between?
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    Swinging blood sugars + more insulin = weight gain?

    I used to take lantus 15 on morning and 15 on evening. GP adviced to atke tresiba once per morning, 30 units. But i have highs every morning atm with this dose. tips?
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    Swinging blood sugars + more insulin = weight gain?

    Hey, I have Diabetes 1 and my weight is 96 kilo. I am 176 cm tall. I want to start loosing at least 10 kilo. But my weight is standing still. I recently switched insulin from Lantus to Tresiba for better blood sugar control. And i have a lot of lows and highs recently which means i need more...
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