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  1. Glynis1

    Which diet suits Overweight Type 1 - Low Carb High Fat or Mediterranean

    Hi I am type 1 diagnosed over 48 years ago. Have generally been very well controlled - no complications to date BUT I have gained weight over last 10 years despite following low calorie diet (800 cals per day). I have recently started taking the bullet proof coffee and missing out breakfast but...
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    Rise in blood sugars after waking

    Hi, I am a veteran type 1 of 48 years. However I have recently started to try and low carb as I need to lose some weight. On waking my blood sugars are well within normal range - 4.8 - 6.5. I miss out breakfast but take my long acting Levemir (taken as 2 shots am and pm). I am finding that from...
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    Disposing of used pens and needles

    How do most people dispose of used pens and needles? I have just found out that they count as biological waste. I have up to now put the needleless used pen with the lid on in the bin. Needles I have re sheaved securely and put these in the bin too. My GP refused to give me a sharps bin or any...