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    Insulin Bumps (Lipohypertrophy)

    Hi all, i'm T1 28 years and injected all this time until 4-5 years ago when I moved onto a pump. I've been much more active, healthy, etc over the past 2-3 and now that i've lost weight the insulin bumps and general 'insulin belly' are very visible. I've not injected there for years and pump...
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    Cricket, CGM and Pump

    Having just discovered that @tim2000s s has a website about cricket and diabetes I'm gutted that I missed the chance to speak to you directly at the recent #pwdc2016 event (apologies, hopefully next year :))! I'm a big cricket fan myself and play regularly for local team and have a few concerns...
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    PWDC16

    I was there...now thinking of doing one of their bike rides when I'm in shape....and increasing my forum and twitter presence!
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    Type 1 - Sugar Addiction

    I think I read somewhere that if you quit sugar it takes your body 66 days to stop craving it! Strong willpower and its achievable....write your aim everywhere to remind you and the reasons why you should stop. Sent from my iPad
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    Change from Glargine & Novarapid to Humulin I & S

    Thanks for the all the replies! Im not back at the doctors for 3-6 months but I think i'll stick to Lantus and Novarapid. I've searched all of Google and cant find any other reasons or case studies of people that have changed over to Humalin. The nurse did show me a 'case study' from the PCT...
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    Change from Glargine & Novarapid to Humulin I & S

    Hi all, I went for my annual check up with the nurse at my local GP and have been asked why I am still on Lantus Glargine and Novarapid... I was then introduced to Humulin I and S (?) as alternatives and was told to think about changing before my next appointment in six months time. I have...
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    Low Carbing & Fibre

    Thank you - i'll give all your suggestions a try! Sent from my iPad
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    Low Carbing & Fibre

    Hello thinking of going on a low carb diet for a longer period of time. Was just wondering what food people eat to obtain fibre intake whilst avoiding high blood sugar spikes? Not a fan of food that tastes like cardboard! Sent from my iPad
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    Breakfast On The Go!

    Hi, Im looking to start on a low carb diet and have been reading all of this forum and Dr. Bernsteins book, etc... I currently work in an office, get up out of bed as late as possible, jump in the shower, grab a cereal bar and get in the car. Ideally I would like to stay in bed as long as...
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    Hello!

    Hi, I'm Andrew, aged 22, live in Derbyshire. I'm Type 1 diabetic and have been for just under 20 years. I went on the DAFNE course a few years ago and have 'half decent control' with HBA1C's around 5.5. The aim of joining this forum is to share a few tips, improve my control - feel free to ask...