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    Your Thoughts On The Cause, Of Type 1 Diabetes

    So I have no family with type 1 (or type 2) apart from my uncle by marriage. I got really ill after getting my MMR jab and was diagnosed a week later which I guess would fit in with the trauma or virus theory. However it could be sheer coincidence and another illness ! I personally don't...
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    Taking wrong insulin

    My mum did that once! 30 units of novo instead of mixtard (which i don't think is an insulin anymore... ) I was 7 and thought it was the ebst day ever, when my mum took me to the shop, stood me in front of the sweets aisle and told me I could get anything I want. Stayed home from school that...
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    Hypo And Panic Attack

    @laurakirkup so one of my new hypo symptoms is anxiety (super fun..!) the first few times it happened I thought the anxiety lead to the hypo, but then started seeing that the only times I felt the crippling heartbeat in my ears, disassociation or other things which I related to anxiety, they...
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    Not Waking Up

    It's something I have to remind myself that hypos can get serious very quickly! I've been diabetic for over 20 years and often don't treat my small hypos immediately... bad habit I know!
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    Sudden Really High Blood Sugar In The Morning

    It might also be an overnight low causing a liver dump?
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    Diabetes & Vitiligo

    Ah I developed vitiligo as a child (having been diabetic since I was 1) but it's now faded apart from a few small patches!
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    Sudden Really High Blood Sugar In The Morning

    Have you tested overnight? Sometimes I go to bed with a decent number and then due to delayed release (e.g. more fat in my dinner) or too little insulin to cover the dinner I get a spike and it stays high over night, which needs me to deal with the insulin alter on. Otherwise if it's a slow rise...
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    Irish Diabetes Care

    And it's pretty easy to buy otc? Just got some things to think about in wage negotiations, and wanted to see if diabetes was going to end up costing me more!
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    Levemir Peak

    My Levemir normally peaks within the first few hours of taking it - not a problem at night but I find I often have lower blood sugars after breakfast due to the combo of levemir plus novo rapid. Most long acting insulins do have a slight peak. I have to say the levemir peak is mini compared to...
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    Irish Diabetes Care

    Hello! I might be moving to Ireland for work (Dublin to be precise) and I've tried to do some research about diabetes care in Ireland but it seems to be very confusing. can anyone give me a breakdown of how it works, who I need to talk to and costs? Also I know you can buy the libre over the...
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    Partner Struggling With Diagnosis

    @Lynnbob something to consider is whether there is another diabetes team nearby which he could be transferred to? This might not be a practical option depending on where you live, but it is something to think about as a possibility. Have a look if there are other clinics in your local area and...
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    Dating With T1d And An Insulin Pump

    @sophc I don't have a pump but am on MDI which means on every first date I've always injected. Most people are curious and interested to find out about diabetes, many will tell you about their grandparents or aunts and uncles and a rare few will have the same reaction as that guy! I agree with...
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    Eurostar security checks

    Make sure you scan the letter and save a copy in case you lose it!
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    New Type 1!

    I'm 22 but was diagnosed over 20 years ago so can't really help with the newly diagnosed feeling. However, I do want echo what is said above, you can live a fulfilling life and diabetes is just another part of it. It can be overwhelming at times, but remember you are doing the job of an internal...
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    How many Hypos

    I think around 1-2 a day unless I'm ill - but normally these are just before eating if I've been slightly delayed in cooking or something after pre-bolusing. One's that I have to specifically treat, maybe 2-3 a week. I rarely get wiped out by hypos unless they are extended overnight ones or...
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    Type 1 and living alone, is it safe?

    I used to travel loads for work - new city every two weeks so didn't have a chance to cultivate good relationships with neighbours! I wasn't too worried about hypos as I always had hypo treatment nearby and all over the flat/hotel room wherever I was living. I've always been really open about my...
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    Lumpy tum

    By lumpy do you mean lots of small lumps or larger almost fatty deposits? There are a few things which might help. As @himtoo posted above, making sure the injection sites are spread out is really useful. I find giving my larger doses (for me this is long acting) into my legs and bum is easier...
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    Smoking

    I started smoking as a diabetic, was diagnosed as a small child, social smoking in my teens. I often get asked why I haven't yet quit and it's mainly because I find it so much easier to drink less and drink slower when smoking, meaning my blood sugars during nights out and nights after are far...
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    Passed my test by licence only valid for 1 year?

    @Rokaab @urbanracer I think it must be something to do with it being my first licence. I'm fine for now, but will see if I get that three year renewal period next year! I know a lot of the regulations have changed so this must be part of that - just wondered if anyone knew what the logic was...
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    Passed my test by licence only valid for 1 year?

    I'm only 22 so doubt this is the case!