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    How scary is living alone with type 1

    Thanks for the support. I have an insight pump. The DKA was caused by a kink in the tube we think. The hypo I don’t know what caused it. I will talk to my consultant about alarms. My basal rate was tweaked in March after doing some basal testing.
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    How scary is living alone with type 1

    It’s been a bit of a rough week, I ended up in hospital on Friday with DKA, that started in the middle of the night. Last night I had a hypo at 2.3 again in the middle of the night. I live alone and have to deal with it, that in its self isn’t a problem us diabetics are a hardy lot, but when it...
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    Has anyone got consumables from NHS?

    From experience I would wait awhile. I love my pump but in hindsight I went on it too early my sugars weren’t settled which makes it much harder using the pump
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    Other autoimmune diseases linked to T1D?

    Psoriasis of the nails for about 30 years and thyroid about 3 years before t1 diagnosis. All manageable
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    Fasting BG

    I was told to count the carbs but the which sugars only for beans
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    NHS contract for an insulin pump

    I had to sign a similar contract. I’ve been on a pump a little over a year and my hba1c has gone up so they review me every 4 months and keep threatening to take the pump away. At my review last week they decided my basal was at 26% instead of the expected 50%. In all fairness my Dsn has had a...
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    Diabetes MediAlert Tattoo

    I have a sos talisman bracelet that I wear all of the time but I had a tattoo earlier this year. I don’t know how to post a photo on here so have a look at my profile picture
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    Diabetes Camps

    My son went a couple of times when he was in his teens but there was a mixture of ages. They were organised by the hospital in Derby. Each time he went it was to a youth hostel in the Peak District. He had a fantastic time. Rock climbing, kayaking etc. It was run by medical staff which took the...
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    Type 1 Eye test

    Thanks on both therower. I will phone them in the morning
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    Type 1 Eye test

    Thanks Juicyj
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    Type 1 Eye test

    Hi. Just a quick question. How often should a T1 have their eyes tested I don’t mean the retinopathy test I know that’s annually. Thanks
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    New tattoo and piercing

    My son has had all his tattoos since diagnosis I’ve had one since diagnosis (see profile picture) it didn’t take any longer than the other 8 to heal. All I would say is check out the shop and reviews before hand it’s better to pay a bit more and know you’re getting a good clean service.
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    Alcohol, high Blood Glucose before sleep then severe hypo seizure

    My son was 9 when diagnosed he’s 25 now. I went thru all the denial stages as a mother it’s truly heartbreaking and as much as we think we understand I didn’t until I was diagnosed 2 years ago now I get it. All I can say to you is hang in there support him but let him take control he will come...
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    Feeling a bit flat

    Talk about mood swings my nurse has seen the consultant in the hour since leaving her and he’s given the green light for the 19th. I’m now very happy and excited
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    Feeling a bit flat

    Last August my consultant said I could go on a pump so today I had my third appointment for pump training/discussion only to be told they still don’t know if I have funding. They have provisionally said I may have it on the 19th feb but won’t know for sure until the 5th feb. It’s so frustrating...