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    Freestyle Libre now available in iPhone

    You might be type 3c
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    A very interesting question about basal insulin (Lantus/Tresiba/Levemir).

    Given the mechanism of action and binding of the insulin within the body (The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Tresiba) there would be no benefit at all in injecting yourself 3 times vs single dose.
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    Type 1 and low carb -how low do you go?

    Me too. Its not as simple as cutting out carbs and sugar drops. There are swings and roundabouts
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    Injecting while at work.

    I have had T1D for >30yrs. I inject at work, in the airport, at restaurants and anywhere else I need to. I refuse to go to some sequestered corner, or worse still, a toilet cubicle to inject. The injection is over in a matter of seconds. Its discrete. Anyone offended by it can close their eyes...
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    "Complete diabetic remission!"

    No test has 100% sensitivity or specificity. A1C has a n error rate of +/- 0.5% or 5mmol/Mol. OGTT are also very variable and much more dependant on subject and operator adhering to the protocol. 3 days of adequate CHO intake, correct fasting period and correct timing of venesection. Even when...