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  1. lozboz25

    Bolus for Protein and Fat?

    Hello everyone! :) I have just read a article that says a type 1 diabetic should bolus for protein and fat along side carbohydrates. I have never been told to do this for my son, only to bolus him for carbohydrates by his nurses and doctor. When he was first diagnosed (2019) I did my research...
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    • Forum: Food/carb queries + recipes
  2. metallica19732000

    Help please

    Afternoon everyone. I’m really struggling with food. I was put on Metformin a couple of months ago and I have really been watching what I eat but I’m only consuming between 600 & 1000 calories per day. I have irritable bowel and I’m sensitive to gluten. I hate veg except carrots and peas and...
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