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    Itchy hands.

    I would like to thank everyone for their replies....NOT. Perhaps if I told a stupid joke or started a boring word game, I would get more response.
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    Itchy hands.

    Over the last few days, my hands have started itching quite severely. It is not the usual tingling in the fingers that I feel when I am going low, but all over the hands and it feels like all of the nerve endings are tingling. I wonder if it is a circulation problem. Any ideas please.
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    60 (7.6 in old money).Not to bad I think.
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    Statins

    Another day, another scare! Should we take them or not?
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    Flu Jab

    I always have this dilemma every year , should I or shouldn't I. I always end up having it but I still have doubts.
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Re: What are your H test results? 7.2 and she seemed quite pleased with that so I take it that it is ok.
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    Riot Update

    Just seen a rather large black 80's soulstar running down my street with a 50 inch tv under his arm.... think it was Looter Vandross!!!
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    Topical maybe??

    The FDA have announced that Viagra can no longer be ordered using the trade name but can only be obtained using it's official chemical name Micoxaflopin. :D
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    Metformin - Type One Diabetes

    I am on 2 x 500mg of metformin daily. My consultant said that it was to help with the absorption of insulin into the body.
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    Flu jab 2010/2011

    Re: Flu jab 2010. I've booked my annual jab for next Monday but now I know the Swine Flu vaccine will be included, I am not sure if I should have it or not! :?
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    Hayfever!

    Just a quick update, since changing to Hayfever medication containing loratadine, my bg levels have returned to near normality and they have been more effective controling my symptons. I wonder if the stress of the game against Germany will affect my Bg levels?
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    Hayfever!

    Many thanks for your replies, it is greatly appreciated. I have been taking Hayfever medication containing Cetirizine so I will change it and give the loratadine a go. I think this is in Clarytin but will check. I will let you know if there is any improvement. I have also used Boots Hayfever...
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    Hayfever!

    I am a Type 1 and have been suffering badly with Hayfever for the last few days. I have been taking a daily anti-histamine to help. The problem is that my sugar levels have been very erratic to say the least, and have been a lot higher than usual. I have increased my insulin to compensate but...
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    The guilty pleasure thread

    My guilty pleasure....... HARIBO!!!! Iknow I shouldn't and my sugar levels go into orbit, but I can't help it!! :roll:
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    HI guys:)

    A big welcome!
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    Metformin!

    Many thanks for the link Catherine, I didn't even know these existed. The conclusions appear to indicate that the Metformin has little effect on Type 1s after a year and I have now been on this for over three years. Something to discuss at my next appointment I think!
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    Metformin!

    That's brilliant. I feel a lot better knowing I am not the only one on it and it sounds as if it is working well for you. I have not lost any weight but perhaps it has prevented me putting more on!
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    Metformin!

    I know what you mean, I always lose weight when there is a diet regime in the house....no snacks or crisps! I know it's good for me but it really sucks!! Dave
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    Music Music Music!

    First single - Jeepster by T.Rex (8/- 6d from Boots in Burton-on-Trent). First Album - Deep Purple, Made in Japan The most embarrasing album I bought was for my daughter - Honest - and it was Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers!!
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    Metformin!

    Hi Michael, Did it work for you? Dave