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    Frozen shoulder/trigger finger

    I had frozen shoulder in both shoulders. Initially I had a steroid injection, which I regretted having, as it didn't help and gave me high sugars for about a month after. In the end I had surgery on my right shoulder followed by physio and after a while my left one thawed. That was just over a...
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    Frozen Shoulder Surgery and BGs

    Also I must add that I was told it was going to be very painful. This wasn't the case at all, and I was very surprised at the fact there was hardly any visible bruising. Hope you find that reassuring and good luck. I'm just waiting to decide whether to have the other shoulder operated on or not...
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    Frozen Shoulder Surgery and BGs

    I had an op for frozen shoulder in July. Prior to this in feb I had a steroid injection. The effects of the injection raised my blood sugars quite drastically for 2 months and didn't actually help. I'm now 2 months post op. I wouldn't agree to another injection. Post op my sugars were very high...
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    E cig

    Ive been puffing away on these since May, and dont find it has any effect on my sugar levels. I use ten motives.
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    Pregnant type1 unaware i was pregnant help please

    Hi, I had my first at 24. Type 1. Ive since gone on to have 3 more all with good outcomes. I found my diabetic team were wonderful. Use them whenever you need to. Im sure your diabetic nurse will never mind a call between appointments if youre ever worried . Nightime hypos were the norm though...
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    Whats everyones worst fall off the wagon?

    What happened to dose adjustment for normal eating? eating fish and chips and the likes and adjusting your insulin dose accordingly does not mean you have fallen off the wagon. Surely the management of diabetes these days, allows us to follow a near normal diet without us feeling guilty. Hence...
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    Type 1 Diabetic With NEW Tattoo

    I have recently had a diabetic tattoo on my wrist, and can honestly say it didnt hurt at all, and I have skinny wrists lol :D I would post a picture but I have no idea how to go about it :?