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    Morning correction/basal dosing

    I believe this the dawn phenomenon.. I suffered from it a lot and was doing exactly what u r doing and my consultant was telling me just as ur consultant telling u :D.. they always afraid from corrections doses. Anyways, I did few things and got this controlled 100% 1. I switched to Tresiba...
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    newbie! type 1 for 24 years

    Although it's only couple of days for me here .. it's very comfortable and healthy to be surrounded with like minded, understanding community ... I'm T1 for 15 yrs and I'm 29. Welcome aboard :)
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    Am so Surprised!

    Then, u can skip the basal dose u missed and take it tonight possibly 2 hours earlier than usual.. Also, u may need to measure before meals to make sure everything is fine. Tresiba profile lasts for around 36 hours and as u r taking relatively small amount - honeymoon, I guess- then u r fine...
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    Am so Surprised!

    Hello, Which type of basal are u taking and how many units? U said u r taking it normally at night .. but at what time?
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    NovoRapid resistance and alternatives?

    Hello Shannon I went through the same recently with the novorapid (13 yrs now) and I was frustrated as I couldn't know the reason behind and lasts for few weeks. I switched to Apidra and my numbers didn't went high as it was. But overall levels were not satisfying to me as I couldn't get...
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    Question for Tresiba users

    I switched to Tresiba 3 months ago (was on Lantus before). I second Juicyj here as this point is crucial: it may took u few days to settle in; so, don't jump doses quickly. Another point, although Tresiba action profile lasts around 36 hrs, try to stick ~ 24 hrs in order to keep it steady.
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    So, should I worry about my cholesterol in LC diet?

    Interesting, ill check out this topic.
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    Are multivitamins a must for type 1?

    Thanks a lot @Juicyj; I'll do some blood tests and decide accordingly.
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    Are multivitamins a must for type 1?

    Hi, I've been advised that having a multivitamins -specially B12- is a must for type 1? Is it? And should I make any tests or just start taking them ?
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    So, should I worry about my cholesterol in LC diet?

    Thanks a lot; I'll take a look at it.
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    I need help

    Hi Emily, Well, u just made the first step toward resolving ur issue by writing this down here. Now, the 2nd step - and may sound crazy- is to accept the diabetes not as a nightmare disease u r forced to live with; but as a friend and advisor which directs u for a healthier life style even most...
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    So, should I worry about my cholesterol in LC diet?

    Im type 1 diabetic and this is my 2nd day in LC diet.. I'm targeting 50-60 gm (70% less than before :D) Although I'm trying to limit the saturated fats in my diet, Im worried about the fat intake (will be around 65% of total daily intake).. shall I consider this?
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    Feeling hyperglycemic while glucose level is normal

    For 14 years now ... my hba1c on average is 7.2 ... I didn't try to test my BG overnight... Perhaps I may check it this night
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    Feeling hyperglycemic while glucose level is normal

    Well, sometimes I woke up to go to the bathroom at 5-6 am, dry mouth, some pain in my feet. Some other days I woke up very normally without any of these.
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    My district manager pulled me into the office and gave me a hard time about my condition. Advice?

    Hi Catsymoo, I think I'm missing smth here ! Dear friend, forget about ur job for the time being and start focus on managing ur diabetes and make ur health the motive to control it not the job. I had a hard time trying to manage my diabetes with trying to keep my performance not affected in my...
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    Feeling hyperglycemic while glucose level is normal

    Hello all, This is my first post in this forum and I really liked it :) . I've been lately experiencing some symptoms of hyperglycemia after waking up directly although my blood glucose levels are around 120 (a bit high for fasting). My last hba1c is 7.2 and I'm on tresiba & novo rapid. Any ideas?