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    Type 1 - couch to 5k

    I started Parkrun just over three years ago and my Hba1c has significantly improved. I recently completed my 100th Parkrun and have even done several 10 k and even a half marathon. I have a pump and Dexcom. My pump goes to exercise 1 hr before I run and I aim for a BG of about 8 before I start...
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    Non absorbtion

    I have now been a type 1 for over 35 years since I was late teens. I reckon I have had over 50,00 injections. I am now on a pump which is great…..but….I am having insulin absorption issues. I keep trying different areas for the cannula and some work, some don’t. Unfortunately or fortunately I am...
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    Insulin pump since 2009 (thanks Bassetlaw)

    Insulin pump since 2009 (thanks Bassetlaw)
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    Diabetic since 19

    Diabetic since 19
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    About to start (ok, next week)

    To you all, the pump will be a life changer and you will never want to be without it. I’ve been a T1d for over 35 years and had 3 pumps over the last 10 years. It really is so easy, and don’t worry about bed time, mine just roams free as I found it got to warm in a belt. You will get used to...
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    fiasp tailing off quickly - switch to novorapid?

    I have been T1 for over 35 years now and I don’t have any issues with Fiasp, which I have used for the last few years. Yes it does work quick and tails off fast but this will give you your very saw tooth levels. The important thing here is the food that you are eating and it’s glycemic value...
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    T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

    This morning I woke up at 8.6 after a pretty steady night as shown on my G6, and this was after a couple of glasses of red wide and fish and chips, so pretty happy. today is our “Gringley Gallopers” run group at 09:00 for about 6k my routine is a sausage butty at 06:00, 4.5 units of Fiasp...