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    Type 1 - No appetite/hunger pains

    I’m 49 and got diagnosed type 1 about 8 years ago and also suffer with Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder. When I go into mental health crisis I will refuse to eat/drink for multiple days with a combination of either taking 2x dose of Tresiba or none at all, but I never get hungry. I...
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    Male Thrush T1

    Try using Daktacort cream which is a hydrocortisone cream. I needed it to be applied for a few days
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    Glucose levels rising between waking and breakfast

    Thanks for your detailed reply I’m booked on a DAFNE course in September 2020 My background insulin is Tresiba, which lasts 48 hours, and I take it at roughly 6pm each day.
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    Glucose levels rising between waking and breakfast

    I’m T1 and was concerned about the rise before breakfast so I could understand how much insulin I would need as correction
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    Glucose levels rising between waking and breakfast

    Had the Libre fitted for just over a week and I’m a bit confused about the results. Over night my glucose levels gradually lower (mostly) but then increase between when I wake up to my breakfast. Is this normal??
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Nothing. I’m seeing my Diabetic Consultant next week so I will talk to her and see if she can arrange a professionals meeting between the two teams to try and coordinate my care/support/treatment
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Spoke to my Mental Health Worker today. She had no clue about Diabulimia.
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    GlucoMen Aero 2k

    Yes, Ketones only on that meter which errors far to often. Normally use a Accucheck Mobile meter for blood glucose, but currently trialing the Freestyle Libre.
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    GlucoMen Aero 2k

    I use that meter for testing ketones and yes, lots of wasted strips. Made worse by GP getting uppity and only allowing 1 pack of 10 ketone test strips per 2 months on repeat. Have to have an argument every 2 weeks (or less) when I need to order more.
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Thank you Next time I see my diabetic nurse/consultant I might ask them if they feel having a pump would be beneficial for my situation
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Thank you for the link. Will try to watch it as soon as I get a free moment
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    So much to unpack and that’s only about 1 pocket full .... But for now I’ll just tap the pocket and carry on with each day
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Thanks for the replies. Having a bit of a wobble at the moment. Will read and reply as soon as I can
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    Thanks for the link. I’ve registered for the webinar We have 7 kids, and whilst most of the time they are my safety factor and reason to live, I also have deep periods where I feel such a burden on my family that they become the reason I want to end it all to end that burden. I understand...
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    Type 1, Self-Harmer, Insulin is a weapon

    I’m having the Libre fitted next month for a 2 week trial so hopefully my partner will be able to monitor my levels easier, but checking is only part of the daily battle I’ve been under the Mental Health Services since 2011 and had various therapies including group work and MBT. CBT is no...
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