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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    Thank you Mark! I will try the basal testing and hopefully things get better.
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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    I think perhaps I do need to increase my basal again. Is increasing insulin resistance normal? I feel like my condition keeps getting worse
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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    I did! Over the last year, I’ve increased my Basal from 20u to 31u but it seems to keep increasing (as does my bolus)
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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    I’m on 35 carbs, 35 fat, 11 fibre, and 94 protein. I have gained insulin resistance but I don’t know why!
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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    I am still on LCHF (36c; 35f; 11fibre). Though I’ve found I need to correct twice after the 4 hour curve.
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    Type 1 Need help with insulin-diet-weight equation

    Hello, my name is Royina, I’m 24 years old, and I’ve had T1D for 3 years now. For my first 1.5 years as a diabetic I lived in India, had a low carb,low fat, high fibre diet, and needed very small amounts of insulin (about 15-20 units total a day). Last Feb I moved to Australia and since then the...
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    The 'Golden' 6 1/2 Years and beyond

    This is a really informative post! I think that HCPs try to first set up a routine for you, because as you mentioned they don’t want the patient to get overwhelmed. However, if the patient is older or if the parents do ask, they should mention trial results so that the patient/ parents/...
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    Type 1 Moving to Australia- questions about managing T1D

    Thank you all! I do have overseas health student cover but it will only cover my diabetes related costs after a period of one year so I guess I will have to pay for my medical supplies till that time. I will check with my university regarding making an appointment with a GP. @kitedoc could you...
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    Type 1 Moving to Australia- questions about managing T1D

    Hello, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in July 2017 and have been managing alone since then. I do not have a doctor/ GP in my country and have been managing my BGs alone. I will be moving to Melbourne, Australia in 2 months for my Masters and I had some questions about establishing care/...
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    Type 1 What should I eat on a trip to India?

    Just adding to this chain- there is an app called “HealthifyMe”. It helps with carb counting for Indian food!
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    Type 1 What should I eat on a trip to India?

    Hello! I live in India. I would suggest sticking to the more traditional food like the cooked vegetables (called sabzi), lentil soup (dal) and wheat bread (roti). I would avoid the traditional Indian sweets only because glucose syrup is used to sweeten these so one piece is the equivalent of 6...
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    Is There Any Financial Assistance To Peoples In Other Country?

    Hello kunjava kr, does your job have health insurance?if not I would suggest that you enroll yourself for a policy so that you can cover doctors appointments and emergency expenses atleast. For diabetes supplies I know that many people in India go to government hospitals where you can get...
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    Type 1 Constant Slight Tremor In Hands

    BG is normal, maybe due to a slight reduction in carbs eaten
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    Type 1 Constant Slight Tremor In Hands

    Hello Grant. I’m only on allergy medication. I will check the side effects! I don’t have a GP and my endocrinologist is in a different country so I’m trying to see if I can identify the cause on my own.
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    Type 1 Constant Slight Tremor In Hands

    For about a week I’ve been feeling a constant tremor in my hands. It’s only visible sometimes but to me it feels like my hands are really shaky. Has anyone else experienced this? Really baffled as to what the reason could be.
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    Looking for people to collaborate with for YouTube videos

    Hello! I have been shooting videos to raise more awareness about T1d in my country-more specifically the psychological and emotional aspects of dealing with a chronic illness. Also discuss diet and exercise options. Would love to collaborate with other type 1 diabetics and have them share their...
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    Type 1 T1, just got a tattoo

    I LOVE IT!!!
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    Type 1 T1, just got a tattoo

    I’m trying the slapping/ tapping technique. Seems to be working. Thank you so much everyone for your advice!!
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    Type 1 T1, just got a tattoo

    Got some nappy cream! I have another question- is it just me or does a tattoo itch like crazy!! I know I’m not supposed to scratch it but it does itch a lot. Is that part of the healing process? No redness or inflammation