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    Diabetes apps for iPhone

    Hi What is the best free app available for iPhone for T1s? Thanks guys Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    T1 and low carb diet ?

    I am a T1 and need to shed a few pounds. Is it possible to follow a low carb diet or maybe for lunch have no carbs at all?? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Cinnamon

    This spice has been proved to help in weight loss by stabilising blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity. Is it safe for T1s to take? What effect will it have ? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Stress - T1

    I have had a really stressful and emotional day. My blood sugars have rocketed thru the roof for no apparent reason!!! Not eaten anything out the ordinary and taking my insulin. Can stress and emotions make bs rise? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    One hour behind

    Can anyone tell me why when I post a thread or reply to one, the time on the post is an hour behind what it actually is. Is this a forum problem or my phone ? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    3 times a day

    Hi I am a T1 and have injections of novorapid 3 times a day before meals and balance with carbs. Can I have a meal - say lunch with no carbs and no injection ? Maybe a salad? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetone

    Apparently these are vitamins specifically targeted at diabetics. Anyone know anything about them? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetic cure

    Apparently in the daily express tomorrow there is an article on a jab you can have to cure diabetes !!! Can't wait to read that one !! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Bubble

    Hi Does anyone know what would happen if I inject an air bubble by mistake? I have had the odd bubble in my insulin Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Working out sugar

    Am I right in thinking that to work out how many spoons of sugar are in food is to take the total sugar content and divide by 4? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Neuropathy

    Hi guys I don't know if I have this in my shoulder/hands. It only tends to happen at night while in bed. I will wake up and my arm is numb but my hand is really sore with pins and needles. I have to shake my hand to get it back to "normal". Anyone else had this? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Donating blood

    I was told by a nurse that people with diabetes will be able to give blood soon. As I am a rare type I would be interested . Anyone else heard about this? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    I should have known!!

    Half a bottle of wine, a nice relaxing bath and a bg of 7 at bed time. I should have known I would have a hypo in the night !!! Lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    New record low???

    I was woken by a car alarm at 3am and I decided to check by bg level as felt a bit strange. It was 1.8. Yes!!! One point eight!! Is this a new record low??? Bit concerned I did not wake up cos it was so low. Am ok now Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Bubble

    I have a bubble in my vial of novorapid. I have tried everything to get rid of it. Should I be worried about it? Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Plummeting !!

    Ok people. I had bg level of 9.3 before evening meal and had 55g carbs so had 5 units novo rapid 2 hours ago and now my bg is 2.5!!! Why? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    T1 carb counting

    Hi there. I have been type1 for 20 years and realised reading forum that I dont count my carbs In relation to amount of injection it's very confusing reading all the posts on here!!! How much carbs should I have per 1 unit if novo rapid? Is it total carbs as says on packets or do I have to...
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    Tattoos

    Hello I am a type 1 and getting a tattoo should I watch for any drops in blood sugars as it is being done? Anyone had one ? Cheers Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Magnetic jewelley

    Are diabetics allowed to wear a magnetic bracelet? I am type 1 and got one as a present as I have aches and pains and no energy. Has anyone got one?