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    Fund raiser + rasing awareness for type 1

    Dear all, James Black and I are taking part in a project to raise awareness for type 1 diabetes and rasie funds which go towards research into an arificial panreas. Money goes towards 60 hours of research into an artificial pancreas (via the JDRF). The video is an introduction to what we aim...
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    From DAFNE to low carb. How to go about doing it?

    Been doing the DAFNE system for around half a decade. Would like to try out the low carb one. Wondering if anyone could give me some advice on it. -I know that: Units of insulin (both long and short acting) will decrease considerably. I will have to monitor the changes closely. I may lose...
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    Do you think Universities do enough to cater for diabetics?

    Hope its the right place to post this. General question, want to find out about personal experiences. Want to know if diabetics (both type 1 and 2) feel that enough is done to look after them at university, considering that it has a major impact on control (physically, socially and...
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    Why can I do things normally during a hypo?

    Dear experrts, It happens once every blue moon, but when it does happen I feel frustrated to the max. Sometimes when I go low, I can do things normally. Stuff such as text, write, walk, talk, math sums etc. Today my sugar was 1.8 mmol/l and i managed to walk back from the park (5 minute walk)...
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    Glucose Monitors that work in the cold

    General question after experiencing the cold weather and being frustrated when wanting to check my bllod sugar in the cold. Many a rime during this winter I have been frustrated that whenever I used to go out to play some sport (mainly football) in the cold, my glucose monitor did not work. Has...
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    Gaining weight

    Hi every1. New to this forum. After reading tonnes of complaints from individuals about loosing weight whilest being diabetic, my question is: How do you gian weight whilest managing your diabetes as well as your daily routine? I will be starting my first year of university this year and am a...