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    Fiasp Duration

    I’m confused about all this. My consultant has recommended I change to Fiasp from Novo to act quicker and avoid “postprandial” spikes. So is it also possible that its effectiveness is shorter..... so why don’t I just take more Novo? Reluctant to change one set of issues for another.
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    The base is made of PORK!

    In my previous (non diabetic) life I once made a « pizza » with fennel base and loads of cheese for a veggie supper. Think it would work with celeriac slices too
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    Bread Alternative

    Yes, I’m beginning to find carbs are a treat. Easiest breakfasts (cereal) & easy family tea like quiche, pies, pasta & Pizza are a disaster for my BGs. So I’m starting to have eggs for breakfast with salad (lettuce, tomatoes) Ham, cheese, deli sliced beef or chicken, tinned mackerel or sardines...
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    New Type One Diabetic

    Hi MarkET. I’m 51 too and I was diagnosed T1 1 year ago. No medical background, no family history, a total bombshell. In fact I remember crying over the phone to the very nice man who told me to get myself into A&E as I was on the point of DKA. (No idea what that meant of course). I think I was...
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    Jokes

    I’m rubbidh AT technology and have failed to upload a photo of last issue Private Eye cartoon on p. 19 (issue 1471 June 1-14) so here goes in words. One for the cynical. Enjoy. A man walks into a pharmacy and says “I’ve come for my repeat prescription” Pharmacy Assistant “Oh no not you again”...
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    Type 1 Bad Habits

    What’s The emoticon for “fall about laughing” :)))
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    Make a sentence from five letters :D

    No we are not related JONES
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    New member

    9 months since my T1 diagnosing and I still struggle to maintain bs below 10 for more than 24 hrs. However I was SO ILL like you. I’m now just grateful to still be here in one piece and learning something everyday....Have you ever had a hypo? Boy oh boy they are SCAREY. To be avoided if...
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    Green & Blacks sale in Tesco

    How lovely to talk about chocolate. Very thought provoking too. Things that come to mind for me: 1) Before my type 1 diagnosis last year I was treated to a tasting session at .Hotel Chocolat. I prefer dark chocolate anyway but have now learnt to REALLY appreciate 80% even 90% single origin. It...