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    Covid vaccine?

    Hello all, I wanted to post on several issues, but read that it was about "experiences" on certain vaccines, and all other posts would be deleted. So, I'm going to express my thoughts here. First off I am Type 1/LADA for the last 5 yrs. I realize and know this was set-off by an auto-immune...
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    My A1C

    Went to endo for my blood work. My A1C is a 4.9! Trying to post picture of test results. I am thrilled beyond belief. Last November I was 15. Sent from my LG-H634 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Some good news!

    Three months ago my husband was put on statins, Crestor. He is not a diabetic. I started him on a low carb (30 a day), moderate protein/fat diet. Mimicking Dr. Bernstein's diet, and adding avocados and healthy fats to keep him full. Also, he upped his cardio to 55 minutes 5 times a week...
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    insulin

    I have a question, how long does insulin last in fridge, unopened. Pharmacist told me up to two years, that seems awfully long. She did clarify that once open it expires in 28 days. I am on Levemir and Novolog. Thanks
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    Blood-work results, surreal!

    Just back from doctor's office after waiting 2 weeks for requested GAD-65. Results show GAD (65) at 250.0, doctor looked at me incredulously and said, "I can't believe you are a type 1 diabetic/LADA" seriously? I felt detached from myself (worried I was having a hypo, not). My HGB. A1C was a...
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    Change due possibly to different insulin?

    I am a runner, have been for the last 20+ years. When my adventures started with diabetes my levels would increase drastically after running 8 miles (175-250). For the last 2 weeks doctor started me Levemir and Novolog, with this I have been dropping to 57-70 after exercising. I always carry...
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    me and diabetes

    Hello all~~ Last November I found myself hospitalized, weighing in at 95 lbs. Normally I weigh 115, a runner, 52-years-old, eat organically, cook at home, healthy (or so I thought). My levels were in 600, this was a shock, my husband and I thought for sure I had cancer. Doctor told me my body...