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    Type 1 LCHF and Pump?

    Good to know! Thanks for that. However, they scare me off about getting the pump because when I'm doing lchf and doing the fasting days.. if I'm drastically reducing my basal and I get any stress or injury that I will not have enough background insulin to save me from going into dka.
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    Type 1 LCHF and Pump?

    They say it will make my life that much easier- being able to give myself insulin and yes they are all for me getting onto one.
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    Type 1 LCHF and Pump?

    Hello, I was curious as to who is doing the lchf diet and is type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump. What is your humalog in units that's in the background being pumped out every hour? Also, how many grams of carbs, fat and protein are you consuming. I'm trying to apply for an insulin pump but...
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    Type 1 Dexcom G4/CGM: continuous glucose monitor

    Hello, I've recently been set up with the Dexcom G4. Now, I am wondering where everyone is placing them around their bodies. I was only shown the stomach and the health care providers never mentioned anywhere else. I am slowly realizing that the stomach isn't an ideal place for me...
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    Type 1 Cheating

    Does anyone have those cheat days? Which means dabbling into junk foods and if so, how often? Weekly/monthly?
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    Anyone Type 1's Between 18-30 Here?

    23 years old and type 1 for 16 years now!
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    Why Is My Blood Sugar Rising In The Afternoon/evening For No Obvious Reason

    I have the exact same situation happening to me. I don't know what to do either other than having to take more humalog, however, the nutritionist says that I shouldn't have to. I guess it's time to see my endo and figure something out. Food I usually eat at lunch is an avocado with olive oil...
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    Type 1 moods.

    I find myself to have mood swings if my sugars are sitting high. Maybe this could be a playing part of them?