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    Does the 780G+G4 work well when eating low carb?

    Hi all, I have been testing the 780G + Guardian4 sensor for about 6 weeks now but have not yet felt very much improvement in comparison with my former system (Ypsopump + FSL2). I recently learned from Medtronic that using a low total daily dose might cause the algorithm to have less...
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    Reduce packaging of canula's

    Hi all, For my backpack trekking vacation I need to take lots of insulin pump canula's and tubings with me. That means a lot of volume and of course a lot of disposal after use because they are all packed separately in sterile blisters. I would like to reduce volume, weight and trash in my...
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    Basal and bolus balance on a low carb diet

    Hi all, Since a few weeks I have the Freestyle Libre 1 sensor and notice more highs after meals than I was aware of with blood glucose testing. I am searching now to find the best balance in my insulin dosing to avoid that without getting too much hypo's. I have been told and have read many...
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    Information on long term effect of teflon cannulas?

    Hi all, I've been trying to find information on the effect on health when using teflon canulas long term. I have not found any info on the internet so far. I'm having weird joint and muscle problems and sometimes think it may be caused by toxins, maybe from teflon. Has anybody have information...
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    Wearing a patch pump: do they stick to the body well?

    Hi all, What are your experiences with wearing a patch pump like the Omnipod or Kaleido? Do they stick well on your skin? Or do they loosen when you sweat? Or when you change clothes? Can you stick them on your belly and do they stick even with a belt on? Or when bending over a lot (for example...
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    New pump to choose - how safe is bluetooth on your body?

    Hi all, I have had AccuChek pumps for the last 16 years and it is time for a new pump. I have diabetes type 1 for 40 years now, pretty much of personal experienciece, eating low card, with a Hb1Ac of approx. 53 and have not felt the need or advantage to use pump features like bolus calculators...
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    Misdiagnosed

    Hi all, I want to share the following with you, just in case it might trigger and help anyone in the same situation. I have type 1 myself since I was 11 and am 49 years old at the moment. My mother is 78 years old and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes two years ago. In these 2 years her blood...
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    coconut flour

    Hi all, Does any of you use coconut flour in your ketogenic diet? And how do you interprete the nutritional value of it? I have bought organic coconut flour with the following information per 100 grams: Kcal 413, Fat 8.5 g, Protein 19 g, Carbs 26 g of which sugars 8 g, fibers 39 g. I have...
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    Protein & Gluconeogenesis

    Hi all, I found this webpage with - for me - helpful background information on protein and gluconeogenesis: http://www.tuitnutrition.com/2017/07/gluconeogenesis.html. Maybe you also find it interesting. Greetings, Rianne
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    Hypo signals and glycogen when following a ketogenic diet

    Hi all, I'm a starter with eating ketogenic and already received very useful information from several of you. Thanks for that! I now encounter a new experience, about which I already read something, but need to learn more about: I do get less signals now, when going low with by blood glucose...
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    Question about starting ketogenic diet with type 1

    Hi all, I'm a type 1 diabetic for 38 years and use an insulin pump. Despite low carb, I find it difficult to control blood sugars. Since a week I am trying to eat ketogenic. I experience that my basal insulin needs to be adjusted and am trying to finetune that. Is there anyone with type 1 who...