Use this area of the forum for all discussion specifically relating to Type 1 Diabetes. Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:29:08 +0000 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:29:08 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/type-1-diabetes.19/ Tue, 11 Jul 2017 21:12:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-the-contraceptive-pill-affect-glucose-numbers.123335/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-the-contraceptive-pill-affect-glucose-numbers.123335/ invalid@example.com (Kiryn83) Kiryn83
My contraception pill is for 21 days, then I have a seven day period break. My problem is everyday my insulin requirements change. I can go from using 9 units of lantus up to 12 units and novorapid 0.5 units per 10g carbs up to 2 units per 10g carbs.

Is plays havoc with my numbers and I am finding it so difficult to...

Can the contraceptive pill affect glucose numbers?]]> 8 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:24:03 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/boderline-underactive-thyroid.123267/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/boderline-underactive-thyroid.123267/ invalid@example.com (Katey14064) Katey14064 I got.my HBA1C test back at a 45..Which on my letter she says this is excellent? No idea what this means

The next part of the letter shows said that my bloods show a Boderline underactive thyroid and I am to have tests for this in 6 weeks and then a meeting with my consultant. Does anyone else have this? How does it effect diabetes and your life? If im put on thiroxin what are the side effects etc??

Thanks in advance

Katety]]> 18 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:13:32 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/any-benefits-help-im-type-one.123367/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/any-benefits-help-im-type-one.123367/ invalid@example.com (ANDuncan!) ANDuncan!
Any Benefits ? Help I'm type one]]> 6 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 18:41:55 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/freestyle-libre-blue-collar.123373/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/freestyle-libre-blue-collar.123373/ invalid@example.com (Kay1964_) Kay1964_ My first freestyle libre starter pack arrived today and my husband decided to push the blue collar on the applicator to see how hard I'd have to push it on my arm and it sprung in , now the sensor is in the applicator and I can't push the applicator on my arm as it's already pushed in ,
Any way to pop out the blue collar so I can use that sensor. ?
Many thanks
Kay]]> Tue, 11 Jul 2017 14:21:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-you-have-any-other-autoimmune-conditions.121835/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/do-you-have-any-other-autoimmune-conditions.121835/ invalid@example.com (gavin86) gavin86 21 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 11:40:22 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dexcom-error.123339/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dexcom-error.123339/ invalid@example.com (BeccyB) BeccyB
My question is whether this is most likely to be a problem with my transmitter (which was brand new 10 days ago), or whether this is a sign that my sensor is dead and I...

Dexcom Error]]> 5 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 21:47:03 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/drinking-alcohol-cider.122932/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/drinking-alcohol-cider.122932/ invalid@example.com (Diabetes8) Diabetes8
Today I've had 3 ciders and I haven't gave myself any insulin apart from correction doses and carbing for my food. My blood sugar was quite high (18). I just don't know how to manage alcohol with t1 and I really need some help. Right now I'm scared to go to sleep in case I have a severe hypo in the night from the alcohol I drank. Please help? Any advice on how to manage alcohol/ experiences with alcohol and their diabetes (specifically cider)]]> 8 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 20:14:07 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/my-unglamorous-symptoms-how-the-hell-do-i-tell-this-guy-the-truth.123310/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/my-unglamorous-symptoms-how-the-hell-do-i-tell-this-guy-the-truth.123310/ invalid@example.com (JenLondon88) JenLondon88
My unglamorous symptoms: how the hell do I tell this guy the truth?]]> 12 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:34:18 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/confusion-over-tiredness.123190/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/confusion-over-tiredness.123190/ invalid@example.com (Lynz84) Lynz84
A little confused by differing opinions on tiredness for type 1s. I am very tired a lot. I have no underlying conditions and no deficiencies and sleep and eat fine. My sugars are largely under control aside from the odd blip or really hot weather like we have just had. My DSN has said that its just part of the condition which is totally ok but.....when on this forum, people tend to say that we shouldnt be tired just because of diabetes so I am a bit confused.

Do any of you...

Confusion over tiredness]]> 20 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 17:10:20 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-freestyle-libre.123129/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/new-to-freestyle-libre.123129/ invalid@example.com (John_H) John_H
V excited to be trying out the Freestyle Libre sensor for the first time. I've only had it on for an hour and finger pricking tells me I'm just under 5 mmol/l. The sensor tells me I'm just under 3mmol/l. Is it usual for it to be inaccurate for a short while after initial application? Also, any recommendations for the least expensive method for getting my next one?

Regards

John]]> 12 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:34:39 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/earliest-morning-injections.123241/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/earliest-morning-injections.123241/ invalid@example.com (donnellysdogs) donnellysdogs
I have never heard of many doing this..

My regime (cuurently):

Insulatard at 4am
Insulatard at 8am
Also Novorapid at 8am.

3 injections to cope with rises from DP and getting out of bed..

Also on tresiba injection at night.

Is there anybody else on forum that wakes up early (4hours before actually waking) to counteract rises?

My consultants make out that they...

Earliest morning injections]]> 12 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 16:32:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/jardiance-for-t1.122161/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/jardiance-for-t1.122161/ invalid@example.com (Chowie) Chowie I have been prescribed with Jardiance. Has any other T1 had experience on it. I could only find a reference here to a trial starting and only one response to someone that was on on it, with no indication of how long they had been on it and if indeed it was the real thing? Nearly everything I have read on the Net says not suitable for T1 (except for a trial and no results).]]> 4 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:56:41 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/help-persistent-high-after-a-2-2-low.123301/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/help-persistent-high-after-a-2-2-low.123301/ invalid@example.com (A13926) A13926
I am thinking her body released some hormones following the low and we are currently battling against that.

Ketones were 0.3 this morning. Anyone had this before.]]> 6 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 12:00:03 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cgm-libre-funding-who-has-it.105034/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cgm-libre-funding-who-has-it.105034/ invalid@example.com (donnellysdogs) donnellysdogs
I have put in my notes to APPG for them to look at this website for real life experiences of peoples experiences for funding and whether these items if technology have helped.

As NICE do not approach real patients for feedback I was hoping for peoples experiences..and please would you if you would confirm if you would allow me to copy your experiences...

CGM / Libre funding- who has it?]]> 67 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 06:32:05 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hi-a-little-about-me-and-some-pump-bolus-questions.123192/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/hi-a-little-about-me-and-some-pump-bolus-questions.123192/ invalid@example.com (TeJay) TeJay
We live in the US, Arkansas

I've been on insulin for 31 years

At this stage in my life there are no apparent complications from my diabetes. That is primarily due to the fact that I listened to my doctors.

I do have heart disease and three stents but there was no real heart attack and therefore no heart damage. Before asking yes there is heart disease in my family. According to the doctors diabetes effects the smaller arteries surrounding the...

Hi - a little about me and some pump/bolus questions]]> 2 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 20:19:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/paramedic-making-decisions-on-type1s-ability-to-look-after-his-children.81086/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/paramedic-making-decisions-on-type1s-ability-to-look-after-his-children.81086/ invalid@example.com (catherinecherub) catherinecherub
http://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2015...d-to-social-services-after-hypo-93457456.html]]> 29 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 18:28:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-and-multiple-sclerosis-treatment.123252/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1-and-multiple-sclerosis-treatment.123252/ invalid@example.com (badmedisin) badmedisin Just wondering if there's anyone else out there with type 1 and MS?

I guess it'd make sense that your immune system might want to destro more than just your pancreas

Anyway, last year I was diagnosed with MS after 10 years of being fobbed off with "it's diabetic neuropathy, try increasing your insulin" etc.

Last week I started treatment with Plegridy (interferon beta) for MS and my BG has been high since, despite having a load of extra insulin. Obviously I'm gradually increasing...

Type 1 and multiple sclerosis treatment]]> 2 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 17:49:30 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/accu-chek-test-cassette.123265/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/accu-chek-test-cassette.123265/ invalid@example.com (matthewwallis) matthewwallis
The temperature of them can't exceed 30 degrees or go below 2 but has anybody stored them in the fridge before?]]> 2 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 14:50:13 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/insulin-after-surgery.123003/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/insulin-after-surgery.123003/ invalid@example.com (Shazzle80) Shazzle80
I've just had major surgery on my abdomen and have been instructed to rest as much as possible for the next 2 weeks.......I'm literally moving to go to the toilet and walk to the table.

My blood sugars have started to raise, presumably as I'm not burning off any energy.

Do you think I need to increase how much insulin I'm using as obviously I'm likely to heal better if my sugars are good. For added info I carb count.

Thanks all ]]> 8 Sun, 09 Jul 2017 10:49:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetic-1-abroad-help.123251/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/diabetic-1-abroad-help.123251/ invalid@example.com (HarrogateDave) HarrogateDave
I seriously dont know what to do anymore. I will fight to the end for my mrs but this is killing us....

Any advice or support would be appreciated and this lonely and worrying time in Crete.

Thanks.]]> 7