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    Falling HbA1c

    I was diagnosed as T 1 in Oct 2017 where my HbA1c was 14%. Was put on Novorapid 8 units each before meals and Lantus 21 units at bedtime. My next result in Dec 17 was 7.4%, Mar 18 was 6% and this week in May 18 is down to 5.4%. My I:C ratio is 7 and my daily carb intake is restricted to about...
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    Hungry all the time

    Been diagnosed as a T1 6 months back and on Novorapid 7 units (+/-) before each meal and Lantus 21 units. Prior to the diagnoses I lost weight from 76kgs to 66 kgs over a period of 5 months. Now I weigh 72 kgs and trying to keep it that way. My last Hba1c was 7.2% and my BG is (thankfully) more...
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    Insulin prefilled disposable pens or cartridges

    Diagnosed as a T1 about 5 months back and have been using Novorapid and Lantus prefilled disposable pens (use & throw) as prescribed by my GP. I now learnt that both these insulins also come in cartridges which are about 25% cheaper than the disposable pen type. Just am not very sure if I...
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    Type 1 newly diagnosed needs lots of advice

    Hi everyone, I am a 50 year old man diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a few months back. I lost about 10 kgs weight in just 6 months which led to my hospitalization where my sugar reading was at 14. Yesterday was my first Hba1c and it came to 7.4. I am on 8 units of Novarapid before each meal and...