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    Does anyone with type 1 take magnesium supplements please

    Hi does anybody with type 1 take magnesium supplements?. I've read that it helps with heel fissures and also blood sugar control. Very tempted! Thanks
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    Low carb

    Hi All . I want to lose a bit of weight (about a stone ). Want to try low carb been type 1 for 38 years . Does anybody have any tips ,menu ideas please x
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    Type 1 or Type 2 - help please

    I can understand why you're worried . If it was me or my children (adults) i would phone the old hospital and speak to her old consultants there. They could then reassure you if the new hospital has her notes or not and if not they maybe making their own diagnosis of her condition. I have been...
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    weight loss

    Ok, thanks for the info
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    weight loss

    Thanks, my weight actually stays pretty much the same but as i'm a stone overweight i've decided to finally do something about it . I'm going to increase my walking too , Thyroid is fine , but thanks for suggesting it x
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    weight loss

    Thanks, carbs vary really , depending on what i fancy :) but approx 120g
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    weight loss

    Thank you , great advice
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    weight loss

    Yes ,I want to lose a stone, i have'nt been too precise with my cal counting . My diabetes nurse said i'd lose weight on 1500 but maybe i should reduce it to 1200. Obviously i reduce my insulin to counteract this ,but im still a bit confused as to why my blood sugar goes up after exercise if its...
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    weight loss

    Thanks, i do eat pretty healthly and not putting on weight , just want to lose it . I will look into the low carb ones :/
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    weight loss

    Hi, i'm new on here so not really sure where i should post this question,sorry guys , but i'm looking for an easy to follow diet for type 1. Diabetes dietitians don't give out dietary advice anymore, they only help with insulin adjustments as people find their own diets. I work 12 hour shifts so...
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    Newbie in London

    Hi James, Maybe if you pop into your local hospital diabetes centre, they will be able to see you or give you all the info you need whilst you wait for your appointment with the doc, The diabetes nurses i see are a great help. Good Luck. Maybe someone could help me?.....I'm new on here too.I've...