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    insulin

    Hi Not a clue if posted in the correct section but here goes. i was taken off Aprida insulin about 2 months ago as apparently they have run out of stock. I was then put onto Humalog. Everything was ok at first with this insulin then over the last couple of weeks my BG have gone haywire with...
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    LOW CARB DIET - A NEWBIES GUIDE

    Re: Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Hi I think that I am getting my head around the principles of a low card diet and the benefits which it should bring. However I am somewhat of a traditionist when it comes to food, i.e. breakfast, lunch and supper I quite possibly could live on...
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    Sugarfree diet drinks - What's the score?

    Hi Same sort of question. I am trying to quit smoking after 30 years and many failed attempts. At the moment 3 weeks without. I have been using "sugar free" gum and "sugar free" polos. My bloods have gone up from a average 8 to readings of 11 to 12. So are the "sugar free" really "sugar free" Andy
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    frozen shoulder carpal tunnel syndrome

    Hi I had Frozen Shoulder to my left shoulder about 10 years ago. I suffered it for about 2 years and I was in agony with it. My GP put me on anti inflams, had physio cortisone etc but nothing worked. Got me booked in at hospital to have it manipulated (had to go in overnight to sort out the...
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    PC Software

    Hi Thanks for the tip. I still use XP Pro as it does what it says on the can Cheers Andy
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    LOW CARB DIET - A NEWBIES GUIDE

    Comments on Low carb diet - a newbies guide Hi It is either my age, too much insulin or a combination of both. Although I get the basics of low carbs I cannot grasp what a good diet is for insulin used. I have been type 1 for about 40 years and have an average reading of around the 8% mark. I...
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    PC Software

    Hi Ang, Thanks for that. I have just checked my meters website and they provide software/cable etc for a PC. So problems solved, just have to learn how to use the stuff when it arrives Cheers Andy
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    PC Software

    Hi Folks I am looking for some PC software which I can use to monitor my blood sugar readings, i.e. averages, trends etc. I have looked on the internet and there seems to be so many programs out there I am now utterly confused (does not take a lot) Any suggestions on which programe is easy to...
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    Glucose readings

    Hi Nigel Many thanks for that I will ask at clinic Cheers Andy
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    Glucose readings

    Hi Many thanks for the replies. After being diabetic for this long I am pretty stuck in the "old regime" of not adjusting the insulin to the food eaten. I am interested in the DAFNE course though, How do you go on it. Do you have to be put on it by your GP or can you enroll yourself Once again...
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    Glucose readings

    Hi everyone, Got a slight issue which is baffling me. I have been a type 1 for about 40 years, since childhood. It has to be said I did not really respect the condition for about 30 years. I currently take 10 units Actrapid morning 10 Actrapid lunch 10 Actrapid early evening and 24 Lantus about...