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  1. webmuppet

    Itching - is there an end to it ?

    I was diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes 14 months ago and I’ve recently developed ‘sensitive skin’ and I’m scratching myself to bits. My GP has prescribed antihistamines, Betnovate (hydrocortisone) and emollient cream but it hasn’t helped much. I’ve been in touch with my local hospital’s...
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    Boosting your carb levels for exercise ? (Sports Nutrition)

    This may seem like a stupid question but I’m a bit confused and could do with the benefit of other people’s experience. I’ve just been reading an advertising blurb for OTE sports nutrition products and it suggests that an athlete should be consuming 60g of carbs per hour whilst engaged in high...
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    Cycling and aching (Type 1 LADA)

    I'm 56 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just over a year ago, I carb count and manage my blood sugars with Levermir and Novorapid - I'm usually pretty good at keeping my levels between 4 to 7. I've become quite a keen cyclist and I've been averaging about 100 miles per week but...