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Alexis M Pollak's Answers

  • It is very important to remember that you friend's "next steps" in dealing with the diagnosis are actually lifelong - if she has Type 1 she will be insulin dependent until there is a cure. This is not to...
  • I personally do not find any value in these applications. None of these double as a glucose meter, so you have to enter your information into the application. With everything people with diabetes alre ady...
  • I agree with Jonathan's answer. I am the only person in my family (grandparents and cousins included) that has Type 1, but risk for Type 2 doubles if you have a first degree relative with it.
  • I've never removed the fiber from a total carb count - I always look at total carbs and dose according to my ratio. However, if I'm eating a significant amount of carbs, I may use an extended bolus do se...
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