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    Libre

    I currently use 200-300 VerioFlex test strips a month. Xxx
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    Libre

    Has anyone approached their GP or Consultant regarding getting the Libre on prescription? I know they're not available on the NHS till beginning of November but I just wondered had anyone broached the subject with GP/Clinic? I'm currently on a trial of the DEXCOM (got 4 sensors) and I love it...
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    Hi, Animas Vibe user here

    Hi, I've been type1 for 44 years (diagnosed 2973 age 9) and on the Animas Vibe since Sept 2015 (I love the pump). I am trying to get my A1c lower (currently 75). I have a Facebook page called My insulin pump and Me if anyone wants to see how I did on the pump from pretty much the beginning of...
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    Basal trend

    My basal rates are between 1.125 and 1.350. I tweak them up and down. TDD (basal only is 29u). I just joined Slimming World and my boluses have dropped but not really the basal rates at present. X
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    Love my Animas Vibe

    Been type 1 for 42 years on injections. I went on the Animas Vibe pump in Sept 2015 (3 1/2 months now). I absolutely love it despite some fairly regular cannula problems (eg sore area needing new cannula, knocking cannula out, bent cannulas and occassionaly bubbles). My blood sugars are...
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    Diabetes onset.

    I've tested my kids blood sugars over the years, often with bribary and saying it wont hurt!
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    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    I was struggling with very high blood sugars (was in work), had been off colour. I work alongside nurses. One asked me what my blood sugar was, I said 33, she said it couldn't possibly be that as I'd be flat on the floor unconscious if it was. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Has anyone here been a diabetic for more than 40 years?

    Been type 1 since April 1973. Whoo hooo. Very proud. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Keytones help

    Whoo hoooo, down to 18.7 Getting there! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Keytones help

    I've never ever had dKA, I've followed DAFNE sick day rules with success. I think this high is me not checking bg's enough and maybe even the eating very little? Scares you a bit though, high blood sugars. Last time it was this high I felt it, felt yucky, drank a lot, felt achy shoulders . This...
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    Keytones help

    Its down to 22.4 after novorapid two hrs ago. Will feel better (mentally!) when its heading for the 10's. I guess 4 hrs is a good time fir the 7 units to work their fullest, then might need a bit more. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Keytones help

    Retested an hr later after injecting 7 units novorapid and its now 23.7. Keytones now 0.2. Must admit I barely ate today so didn't test either, no a good idea. Will test every half hr or so. Will remember to wash my hands ( I hadn't). Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Keytones help

    Thanks. No, type 1 for 41 yrs. have no idea why it is so high, not that high. Will keep testing every half hr or so. Did have 'nibbles' at my slimming world class but my blood sugar wouldnt normally be that high. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Keytones help

    Just tested my blood sugar which is 33. Weirdly I dont feel 'high'. Just tested fir Keytones on my freestyle optium, keytones are 0.3 have no idea what this means. Help, anyone know? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 1 rules we accidentally break :/

    I have my insulin and levemir pens in fridge. I have 'snack/insulin' amnesia sometimes. I forgetto change my pen needles and finger lancet gadget. I forget to rotate my injection sites. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App