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    Foot questions

    Hi, I'm a newly (6months) and currently diagnosed type 1, my doc says type 1 but I'm only using Lantus, my last H1AC was 4.9 and my endocrinologist is testing me for everything C-peptide, LADA, MODY etc. However, my question is concerning neuropathy and in-particularly of the feet. I'm...
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    Exercise help...

    Hej, I've recently been diagnosed, 6 months give or take, my endocrinologist is still testing to find out exactly which type... But my question is exercise, now I've been active and running 15-20km a week plus football once a week for the last 10 years or so, I'm 6 foot and weigh around 76kg...
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    Low-Carb Health Risks

    So now it appears Low-Carb diets also pose health risks! http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8218780.stm
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    New Meter for children

    Might be of interest for parents of children who are diabetic. http://www.bayerdidget.co.uk/
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    Bruising

    Hi everyone, A quick question, been diagnosed now for a month and injecting Lantus for about the same amount of time. My question concerns increased bruising. I'm quite active run around 15km a week plus an hour or two of football a week. However, I've noticed that I now seem to bruise rather...
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    Forum Suggestion

    Hello all, Newly diagnosed, 2 weeks, currently on Lantus (10u in the evening) which has helped lower my morning numbers and my spikes after eating seem more controllable. Now my doc has diagnosed me as Type 1 and I have visit to the endocrinologist tomorrow that may or not change this and or my...
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    Some number advice.

    Had a non-diabetes related blood test a few months ago and my Doc flagged a high-ish fasting blood glucose (6.1) going back in a few months for a 2nd follow-up test. My mother has been Type2 for 40-odd years and so as a gift she brought me a home testing unit! Maybe would have preferred an iPod...