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    How to preserve working beta cell

    Thanks. Very helpful.
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    How to preserve working beta cell

    Thanks all. Helpful information . I asked the Diabetic team to understand the analysis taken during early days (Aug2020)and waiting for their update.
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    How to preserve working beta cell

    Referring Dr. Bernstein- Diabetic Solutions book, during initial days of T1D the partly working beta cell can be preserved (I suppose , honeymoon period?). Any experience or advise, please share. Thanks in advance.
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    Swelling in fingers

    My daughter, (12 years , T1D diagnosed Aug. 2020) getting swelling in the fingers (near knuckles) and reddish; No itchy; morning it occurs and stiff fingers. We went blood test and kidney functions are normal; heard ESR level 11 ( should be below 7). Awaiting for Pediatrician appointment...
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    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    The research and improvements in T1D increases the lifetime. Technology and awareness of food nutrition information helps people comparing 4 years (vast improvement if we compare decades). NHS help effectively and let us believe the remedy is not far. Never give up.
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    High Blood sugar

    Possibilities for inaccurate reading ( from experience): 1) Libre won’t give exact blood glucose same as pricking test. During hypo and high validate it with prick test. 2) During prick test, clean your test area(finger) with water. Alcohol wipes gives wrong reading. 3) May be you’re removing...
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    Libre & running

    I recently attended Freestyle Libre training for my daughter (T1D) and tried few for long stay. 1) while applying first time make sure there are no oil or cream in the skin - this would give strong binding 2) try not to place exactly under arm which get rubbed with the body and fall off. 3)...
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    Help

    Hi Gafspa, Be cautious about no carbs may kick off Ketones which leads DKA. My daughter (12yrs) is in honeymoon period and is fluctuating and we closely monitor it.
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    Fasting-mimicking diet (FMD) any experience or suggestions?

    Hi All, Recently my daughter (12 years) diagnosed with T1D, while exploring the healthy eating I found Fasting Mimicking Diet (FMD) could reverse the pancreas function. Is it true? What is the difference between FMD and Keto diet? Any experience or suggestions? please share. Thanks in advance.
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    Very depressed

    My daughter diagnosed recently who is 12 years old. I could understand your pain. As a parent, don’t break with tears in front of your kid. Keep her motivated. Your care plan nurse could help with similar age in your neighbourhood area. It will give you and kid more confidence and support...