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    peripheral neuropathy affecting motor function.

    Hi, I have been having problems with muscle weakness, and dexterity in my legs, feet, hands and arms and fasciculations over the same areas (muscle twitching) i have been referred to a neurologist who will be conducting EMG and nerve tests in a months time. I was very concerned it was...
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    Foot problems - any experience?

    Hi all, Anybody have experience of foot nerve problems and their onset? I am losing sensation underneath some of my toes and under the pad of my right foot only. pricks are noticeably duller and have a very mild sensation a bit like pins and needles. It has come on in the last 3 - 6 months...
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    Nuts

    I'm eating 30g of KP nuts on a flatish line, no bolus on board. I'm not taking an injection for the snack. Carbohydrate 1.7g Protein 9.0g Should i take into account the protein when recording carbs? (9.0g @ 50% = 4.5g Carb) So should i count 1.7g or 6.2g ? (1.7 + 4.5) What does...
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    Can Anyone Else..

    Squeeze a drop of blood from their finger without using a finger pricker. I just found out I can..
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    Is Freestyle Libre Available Currently In Uk?

    I want to trial a cgm product. Whenever i go on the freestyle libre site it says they are not taking on new customers. Has anyone else had problems obtaining a Freestyle libre?
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    Protein?

    Please could somebody offer a clear / concise explanation on how protein affects bloods sugars and how i might take that into consideration when controlling my bloods, if i were to eat very low carb meals from time to time. (not all the time) Much thankings in advance
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    My Ongoing Basal Testing

    Do you think 5 hours after injecting original Novorapid dose is about right time to make any corrections, assuming food was consumed four hours prior to that? Or do you think i should wait the full 6 hours. thanks chis
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    Insulin dosing advice gratefully recieved

    Currently using Levemir @ 23:00 18 u daily Novorapid for meals, on average around 6 - 9 units each meal depending on what i'm eating. I am carbohydrate counting and using ratios to calculate Novorapid doses - frequently 1u:10g Injecting around 30 mins before meals (most of the time) I am...
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    Saying hello,

    Hi there, 40 year old with type 1. Diagnosed at 16 years old (late) mid 90's Close control method for most of that. A young family and increased alcohol intake has made control much more difficult and has got steadily worse in the last 5 years so just trying to wrestle it back, and thought...