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    Type 1'stars R Us

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    Post by: becca59, Jan 27, 2022 at 7:22 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Removing libre sensor

    Use the water and plenty of soap whilst in the shower, teasing gently as you go. To all those saying just grin and bare it. Stupidly I did that...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 26, 2022 at 7:04 AM in forum: Ask A Question
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    Dexcom Query

    I think come April the rules for type 1s are to change so that we can all access CGMs of either type. Different areas will no longer be allowed to...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 25, 2022 at 7:56 AM in forum: Parents
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    Diabetes 1 course

    Without meaning to sound flippant, we put up with it because it is keeping us alive. 8 years in I daily cook a whole meal from scratch, then...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 23, 2022 at 8:37 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1s and last meal bolus of the day

    5pm as a rule. Most days I eat main meal in the middle of the afternoon and only eat later if a bit low. So not injecting. However, if out gadding...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 23, 2022 at 8:17 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Best blood glucose monitor for upload/analytics

    As @Antje77 says, you can get a free trial of Libre. Technology is moving forwards at a fast pace. Don’t discount before trying. I tried and...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 22, 2022 at 9:10 AM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Diabetes 1 course

    @grahamrb that sounds positive. They will want to see if the change to the basal has an effect first.
    Post by: becca59, Jan 20, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    @Marie 2 there are some people in this world who do not care about the environment they live in, or the impact that their behaviour has on others....
    Post by: becca59, Jan 20, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Anyone choose mdi over pump?

    I always rejected the pump offer in favour of MDI. However, if offered it now I may consider it for various reasons. As others have said, it...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Diabetes 1 course

    @grahamrb look at this period as short term whilst they assess your wife’s insulin needs. Long term we type 1s now eat when, how often and however...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Managed to get hold of plumber who had had a family emergency. Cannot give us a new date as yet so heating on. Luckily both problems are not an...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1 - A year after diagnosis (Advice)

    @CallumUK a very positive post. You are lucky to be diagnosed in the era of much better technology. Libre has been a game changer. I too self...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 18, 2022 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Plumber a no show. Freezing cold house all day as needed to have boiler cold for work. Not a happy bunny!
    Post by: becca59, Jan 17, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Morning all! Up early awaiting a plumber to fix a leaking tank and fix our hot water which will only heat via the immersion not the boiler. Hoping...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 17, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Diabetes 1 course

    @grahamrb there is no logic to this disease. Accepting that makes dealing with it on a daily basis much easier. Walking and indeed most exercise...
    Post by: becca59, Jan 16, 2022 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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