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    Tresiba

    I was on Lantus for numerous years....changed to Tresiba approximately 6 months ago! Much better....less hypo's, especiallyduring the night.
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    Freestyle libre blue collar

    Did similar. Abbots sent me a replacement, free of charge. Check with your DSN on fitting! Or You Tube it!!!! Good luck. Brilliant device!!!!
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    reactions of people

    Hi Nat I'm not a parent of a Child with T1 Diabetes, but I have been T1 for over 40yrs...... 52 now! The only thing that wasn't allowed in my life was scuba diving in the Caribbean....& I can live without a wet fish in my face.lol I've had an adventurous life. Lived & worked all over the world...
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    metformin and alcohol

    I'm T1 for 40yrs.....been on Metformin for last 8/9 years,as well as Insulin. I drink every weekend! I am a person.....not just a diabetic! Just monitor your blood glucose. Being on Metformin doesn't cause hypo's like Insulin does whilst drinking alcohol.....Cheers x
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    Type 1 Anyone Losing Hypo Awareness?

    After 40yrs. I've lost hypo-awareness. Even as low as 1.7, Run my sugars between 8 & 12. Recently changed Insulin from Lantus to Tresiba, which seems to decrease hypo's
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    Insulin and Metformin

    Been Type 1, for 40 years. Been on 500mg X 4 of Metformin for 8 years. Prescribed for weight control which helped. Reduced insulin by 50%. No side effects, other than a bit of flatulence at night. Lol, good luck x
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    Metformin & Type 1

    T1 & Metformin I have been T1 for 39 years. Been on Metformin for 8 years. Originally for weight control & management. I had put 2 stone on!!!! Wasn't happy! It helped get my weight under control, along with the gym & less Vino..... I found my Insulin requirements fell by 50%. Instead of...