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  1. ade2020

    Spikes

    Hello Well my GAD test came back as normal so Diabetic Nurse & Dr said they are considering me as not type 1. Initially when diagnosed with diabetes they gave me background Levemir 9mg and Apidra 6mg before food. I was diagnosed on 24th January 2020 and immediately put myself on a low carb...
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    Managing Diabetes On The Bike

    Hi All I am wondering how fellow cyclists manage their diabetes while out on a longer ride 3 hours plus. I am aware you should be stopping to check your BS every 20-30 mins especially if like me your newly diagnosed and still getting used to managing your BS on an ordinary day to day basis...
  3. ade2020

    Tips For Managing Levels When Cycling.

    Hello Newbie diagnosed and a keen cyclist although last year only managed 93 hrs on the bike. So to kickstart my year of cycling I signed up to do Tour Of Flanders Sportive in April 108 miles distance.So joined a spin class to get my training underway and road miles a few times a week with...
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    Diagnosed on Friday as having Diabetes

    Hi, Newly diagnosed as of Friday 23rd when I was sent to hospital due to my blood test results following a 15.9 blood sugar test at my pharmacy. My ketones were 99 so gp phoned the hospital and sent me straight over. I have to wait for a further blood test which should determine the type. I...