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    Tempted but scared

    I know its a very dangerous thing to do,but im sorely tempted to stop taking my bolus insulin and just have basal.If i stopped just the novorapid for a little while then i could kickstart my weight loss. Before i get shot down,ive had t1d for 43 years and im sick of struggling with my weight.Ive...
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    Carbs and insulin

    Hope this doesnt sound like a dumb question,ive had diabetes for 42 years but still winging it day by day. I would like to lose weight (again) and have always done Weight watchers with varying successes over the years. Im keen to try the low carb option but is it the lack of insulin that helps...
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    Importance?

    Which is the insulin that should never be missed at all costs? Basal or bolus?
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    Fed up

    Thats it in a nutshell.Im just fed up of having diabetes,its been 42 years of holding on to a ledge by my fingertips and its beating me right now.All im doing is correcting highs constantly,i just cant be bothered to do things properly.
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    Low Carbs to lose weight

    Im trying to lose about 10lbs and have been going to weight watchers since last june.Id like to try low carbing to shift the last bit of weight but not sure how much is the right amount to aim for in order to do so.Any tips greatly appreciated [emoji82] [emoji72]
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    Hypo's when low-carbing

    What does everyone take for a hypo while low carbing? My bs is 5.9 without any novorapid today but it wont stay like that overnight
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    Abbott sensor

    Hello,im type 1 and have been for 40 years.Im very insulin sensitive and my levels swing from horrendously low to high on a daily basis. Today i had a Freestyle libre reader,with a sensor attached to my arm.Its only day one for me but i was wondering if anyone else has experience of these.Not...