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What Strategies Do You Use To Lower Your A1c? I’ve Been At The 8 Mark For Way Too Long 😮‍💨.

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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Type 1 Diabetes?

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I Am Looking Into Getting An Insulin Pump And Would Really Appreciate Getting Info On Different Ones.....also Pros And Cons With Pumps.

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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month. Any Advice For Someone Newly Diagnosed With Type 1 Diabetes?

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Does Anyone On Here Suffer From Highs ?

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Managing high blood sugar (hyperglycemia) is a common challenge for people with type 1 diabetes. It can happen due to missed insulin doses, stress, illness, or eating more carbs than planned. If… read more

3 days ago

Whats Your Best Tips Other Than Diet And Exercise To Loose Weight With T1d?

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Ridley Park, PA
A myT1Dteam Member

Stay Motivated even when you wanna give up Pray 🙏🏾 and have faith 🕊️

14 hours ago

Do Anyone With Type 1 For Over 50 Years Have More Low Blood Sugars And Use Less Insulin?

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Nevada City, CA
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Yes, people with type 1 diabetes for over 50 years may experience more frequent low blood sugars and use less insulin. This can be due to changes in insulin requirements, reduced food intake, or other… read more

January 7

Does Any Long Term Type 1s (50 Yrs) Have Lots Of Low Blood Sugar They Didn't Have Before?

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Nevada City, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

As people with type 1 diabetes age, the risk of severe hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) increases. This can happen due to changes in insulin sensitivity, reduced ability to recognize low blood sugar… read more

January 7

How & At What Point Do I Treat Highs When I Am Sick (cold Like Symptoms)??

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Gravette, AR
A myT1Dteam Member

I treat all high blood sugars right away, unless I've just eaten (and my bolus insulin is still active). Talk to your healthcare team on how to treat highs when you are sick!

January 6

My Son Has Type 1 Diabetes And Ju Had His Flu Shot. His GC Levels Are Trending Unusually High Yesterday And Today. Can The Shot Be The Cause

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Rockville, MD
A myT1Dteam Member

That for the Great knowledge I most definitely didn't know any of that

January 5

My Question Is “How Old Is Too Old For A Pump”?

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Pittsburgh, PA
A myT1Dteam Member

So long as you can understand how to use a pump and adjust the settings, you can use a pump. It is a lot to learn, and can be confusing for some. So, be sure to ask a lot of questions on how to… read more

4 days ago

What Are Some Good Cookbooks For Type 1 Diabetics? I'm Looking To Exchange One On Amazon That I Received As A Gift.

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What Do You Do To Not Crave Sweets?

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Rich Hill, MO
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My personal opinion is not to disregard the craving, instead satisfy it the first time around. Have that piece of candy or that piece of cake, just make sure it’s a small amount. My daughter Rae has… read more

January 5

What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Type 1 Diabetes?

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San Francisco, CA
A myT1Dteam Member

Although this says for kids there are some other great freebies for any age

https://dys4kids.org/freebies-for-diabetes/

January 5
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