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Recent Content by becca59

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Vitamin D, Covid 19 and type 1

I have been taking Vitamin D for years with cod liver oil. I don’t know if it has made a difference to my control but my TIR is between 80/90%....

Post by: becca59, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:33 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1'stars R Us

@Marie 2 loved this description of the trials of eating pizza. Also the fact that it hasn’t put you off, just given you a determination to come up...

Post by: becca59, Oct 23, 2020 at 8:28 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre

I suffered with skin issues when I started using the Libre 4 years ago. I discovered via my team that there were 2 different problems. Allergy to...

Post by: becca59, Oct 22, 2020 at 8:28 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Refillable Insulin Pens

@MarkMunday totally agree, the ability to see how much and when last injection was is brilliant. Have I taken that basal today? Oh yes I have phew!

Post by: becca59, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:33 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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How do you rotate injection sites?

I move areas every week. Keep buttocks just for basal and swap buttocks each week. Abdomen, stomach, left and right thigh. So basically a 4 week...

Post by: becca59, Oct 19, 2020 at 5:49 PM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Refillable Insulin Pens

Had exactly this issue a fortnight ago. Was non plussed when I picked up prescription as was the receptionist when I rang surgery on getting home....

Post by: becca59, Oct 19, 2020 at 5:45 PM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Swimming and insulin

It’s interesting reading all these posts re swimming. Pre Covid (still not been back) I attended a training session class twice a week. It started...

Post by: becca59, Oct 17, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Alcohol

I was a while after diagnosis before I dared drink again. Then went in gradually. I don’t tend to drink when out (not that I’ve been anywhere to...

Post by: becca59, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Alcohol

I was a while after diagnosis before I dared drink again. Then went in gradually. I don’t tend to drink when out (not that I’ve been anywhere to...

Post by: becca59, Oct 16, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Covid/Coronavirus and diabetes - the numbers

The advice is-You do not need a test unless you show symptoms. Have you been in close proximity? If yes isolate for 14 days. You may test negative...

Post by: becca59, Oct 14, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Honestly now , how often do you change your lancet

When I remember. Not very often!

Post by: becca59, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1'stars R Us

Good morning from Cornwall. Hurrah! After unpacking, a late meal and too much wine, stumbled into bed on a 6 awoke at 4 on an 18!! Injected and...

Post by: becca59, Oct 11, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Bolus ratio keeps changing, exhausted with it all!

@JMoli yep me too. Gave up on permanent long term ratios a long time ago. It is too frustrating. I just need to know my ratio in the morning is at...

Post by: becca59, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Eye tests

Asked about my scan during phone consult on Monday. Last one April 2019. Apparently if previous one was normal it will be next April before I have...

Post by: becca59, Oct 9, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1'stars R Us

Had a wonderful day with our 3 year old grandson. He is just a delight and makes you forget everything going on. Helped me with a ginger cake for...

Post by: becca59, Oct 8, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes