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  1. Juicyj

    Worcs type 1 meeting - Meter Mates

    Hi everyone, our type 1 group @Meter Mates' meets tomorrow night at 7pm, The Alma Tavern in Worcs, it's a friendly huddle but nice to meet other type 1's, carers are also welcome :)
  2. Juicyj

    Type 1 support group in Worcs

    For anyone who lives in or near to Worcs - our t1 support group meets this evening at The Alma Tavern, Worcs at 7pm, we are a friendly group of t1's who meet monthly to support each other - we are always open to new members so if you fancy joining us please come along. Interestingly, Partha Kar...
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    Dexcom G6 vs G7

    Exciting news that Dexcom's new G7 has now received it's CE-mark, which means that Dexcom is allowed to sell the device now in Europe. There's some distinct advances on the G6, namely size as it's 60% smaller, now round and can be inserted with one hand, it's also more accurate than the G6 and...
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    Help for t1 kids in Ukraine

    I saw this posted on Facebook in the T1d London meet up group chat and feel it's vital to do all we can to help support those in need during these really tough times, I have just cleared my drawer of all unused pump sets that I can't give back to the NHS, my unused meters and all other items I...
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    Grief and managing type 1

    I recently lost my step dad and have struggled massively with my type 1, from not checking levels, not taking insulin when I should to eating whatever is easiest. It's been a really hard couple of weeks. I know i'll get back in the driving seat again but wanted to find out how others have...
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    5 things any newly diagnosed type 1 should know

    Written by Stephen Ponder and from the sugarsurfing.com website, this extract is what all newly diagnosed type 1’s should be told, please share: Type 1 diabetes often arrives totally unexpected. Shock, denial, fear, and sadness are usual first reactions. For most, the maelstrom of negative...
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    Statins and type 1

    I’ve received a letter and prescription for statins from my local GP stating that because I have diabetes the current recommendation is that I should start taking a statin - question is should I and what are people’s thoughts on this ?
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    Abbott Diabetes care - Webinar on mental health

    Posting this for the benefit of anyone interested in diabetes and mental health, you can register on this link for a webinar on 25th November at 5pm: https://app.livestorm.co/freestyle-uk-ire/diabetes-and-mental-health FreeStyle is committed to support you getting the most from your FreeStyle...
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    Worcester Type 1 group starting January 2020

    There's a new group starting up in my neck of the woods in Worcestershire called Type 1 Meter Mates, the first group meeting is on 23rd January at Waitrose's community meeting room on the London Road at 7pm, hopefully if any Worcs type 1's see this and fancy going then I'll see you there :)
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    Developing self compassion

    Many times on the forum I read about members who are facing difficult times, whether it's dealing with a new diagnosis or the grind of their management becoming over whelming, very often it's hard to put yourself first and to be kind to yourself and we can become overly critical of ourselves...
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    The real cost of living in denial

    I recently attended my annual hospital diabetes review, the girl before me was wheeled into her apt having had her foot amputated quite recently, I saw the consultant afterwards who actually looked relieved that I was managing my t1, didn’t have any questions and was happy to see him the...
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    Calling type 1 runners - Swansea Half marathon

    I have heard that Diabetes UK are looking to break the world record for the most type 1 runners at the Swansea Half Marathon in June, anyone here planning on joining in ? https://www.diabetes.org.uk/get_involved/fundraising-events/swansea-half-marathon If so what's your running strategy ...
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    Walking and finding groups to walk with

    Personally I love nothing more than a ramble round the countryside, it's so good to get out into our beautiful countryside and breath fresh air, helps the blood glucose levels, stress levels and increases endorphins and aids sleep too. If anyone is struggling to get outside more then there are...
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    Incorrect food labelling

    Curious to ask who has come across incorrect values on the food labels ? Obviously carb content is of paramount importance on labelling, get it wrong and it's either hypo or hyper, I came unstuck yesterday on a soup label, it was chicken soup but had potato and cornflour in, label said 300g...
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    Links with type 1 diagnosis, gut bacteria and the immune system

    I read an interesting article recently about Cancer Scientist - Mel Greaves who's been working over the last 30 years in the field of children and leukaemia and has recently been knighted for his work. In the article it discusses the role of the immune system and impact of gut microbes on the...
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    Help I forgot my t1 kit is now closed

    I’ve found out this evening that sadly this Facebook group is now closed as Facebook has deemed that it breeched it’s rules. I’ve personally used this site a number of times to help folk in need who have travelled and forgotten to take kit, this resource was incredibly useful to t1 folk who’ve...
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    World Mental Health Day - Tips for dealing with anxiety

    As anyone living with a health condition can testify, it's tough at times, so in recognition of today and in case anyone is looking for some support, I read an article today and have picked out some useful points which can help in dealing with anxiety: THE ART OF DISTRACTION Sometimes we can...
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    Medtronic Enlite

    I am hoping to get some feedback from an Enlite user and how they get on with using this cgm, also is it failsafe at avoiding hypos ?
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    New Nhs Resource For Type 1

    This is a new release from the NHS for all new and seasoned type 1 diabetics, a useful resource to save in your favourites: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-1-diabetes/
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    How Has Your Life Changed Since Being Diagnosed ?

    I was diagnosed 6 years ago and was a Business Development Manager, but found after diagnosis that I struggled with keeping my bg levels in check and was having hypos whilst in client meetings, it left my confidence dented and of course it affected my performance. I now do a finance role so am...