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    Can anyone remember blood test strips in the 80s

    I was 14 when I was diagnosed -- 58 years ago -- so I went through the entire gamut of testing devices. First there were urine tests, Clinitest (involved test tubes) then Testape (a roll of yellow tape that turned green when positive). The first blood test involved strips that resulted in very...
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    Hair Thining?

    Perhaps those with type 2 are more susceptible to hair loss? After more than 50 years with type 1, my hair is as thick as ever.
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    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    "So sugar is bad for you. How about honey?"
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    What sugar substitute works best for you...

    I don't use them, except for aspartame in diet soda.
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    Low Blood Sugars

    Do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes? I have type 1, and I've found that house cleaning often lowers blood sugar to a point where I'm likely to go into a hypo. If you're taking a fast-taking insulin before dinner, lower the dose and test 1-2 hours after beginning dinner. The blood-sugar...
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    Festive Drinks

    Non-alcoholic lager contains the same amount of or more carbohydrates than regular beer, so drinking it makes no difference. Like beer, sweet wines (e.g. port), liqueurs, etc. contain carbohydrates. Dry wines and distilled liquors like whisky, gin, brandy, rum etc. contain no carbohydrates but...