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    Insulin before Versus after Food?

    My five year old daughter was diagnosed with Type 1, two days ago whilst on holiday. Hospital 1 gave fast acting as Insulin dose after counting the carbs of what she’d actually eaten fit breakfast/lunch etc. Hospital 2 gives fast acting insulin dose pre meal based on what food she’s been...
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    I started on insulin today!

    Hi all I have been to see my diabetes team today and they have put me onto insulin. 4 injections a day to be precise, with 2 different types of insulin. I have also been told to continue taking 4 tablets of Gliclazide as well. Feeling like a human pin cushion, slightly sore but keeping...
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