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  1. mayannaise

    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Mine is down to about 6.6 or 6.7 now, from around 8.5. Pretty proud of it, though I'm sure it could improve more.
  2. mayannaise

    Ladies blood sugar and mirena coil help please.

    My blood sugars are affected more so by my periods/cycles than my IUD. I have a Mirena as well, and my sugars stayed the same as long as I was off my period. My blood sugars have been running low, though this is almost my 3rd year on my IUD with no removal, so maybe it's just my body finally...
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    Type 1 Running out of insulin?

    Thank you all for replying! I use Novolog Flex pens, as well as lantus(though I have like 30 pens of lantus that aren't opened). My insurance is quite pesky with what they'll pay but I have enough cash atm that I'm willing to pay the extra for just a pen or two more. Would it cost the same to as...
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    Type 1 Running out of insulin?

    I'm in the U.S . I'm not already low carbing. I'm going to call my doctor tomorrow and try to explain that the amount of pens I'm getting is really low, though I'm unsure of when my prescription will be filled if they change the amount. Also, I didn't know they had replaceable cartridges for...
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    Type 1 Running out of insulin?

    I'm often finding myself running out of insulin or running close to barely being able to make the month with the amount I have. I use about 5 pens a month( lost my sensitivity to insulin, it's been almost 11 years). I was wondering if it would be possible to just low carb the rest of the month...