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Recent Content by Emmett7

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    Covid vaccination

    Hello all - I'm T1 and had the vaccine yesterday. My BG have jumped big time today which could be a complete coincidence but....... My BG are usually pretty good (HBa1C - 50ish). Splitting head too - however it is a no brainer having the jab and I know my BG will settle.
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    Any type 1 diabetics on Metformin?

    Hi I've been T1 40 years and have been on metformin for 6 months. There has definitely been.an improvement in my BS - particularly throughout the night. I have had no ill effects so would give it a go and monitor the impact it has or conversely doesn't have - then you can make a more discerning...
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    Lockdown

    Thank you and all the best.
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    Lockdown

    Thank you
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    Lockdown

    Hello all. I've posted a couple of times in the past but thought I would share this. I have been T1 for over 40 years (now 50) and whilst I have never completely abused the condition I have never been a saint neither. As a teacher I have been off work for getting on 11 weeks - back in March i...
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Update: this morning I have been sent a RA by the Local Authority I work for. In the RA it is unequivocal that anyone with diabetes should continue to work at home (obviously this is a local measure and not a national measure but I imagine the RA being used will be universal amongst schools). Jon
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Thanks Dee
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Cheers Sarah
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Thank you
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Thank you
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Thank you for your time replying and the advice given.
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    Type 1 and Teacher

    Hello all. With the potential impending reopening of schools for some students I am querying where I stand. As a type 1 for 40 years i am unclear as to guidance in regards to me returning to school when it reopens. There is no pressure coming from my employer however any advice would be most...
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    Help!

    Hello and your message really touched me. I'm type 1 was diagnosed at 10 and I have recently turned 50. I know the feelings you are going through and in my 40 years of managing the condition I have had periods of time when I just could not be bothered facing up to its demands - a silly attitude...
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    Post breakfast high BG

    Hello I've got a couple of points in regards your issue. I've been type 1 for 40 years - recently my control has improved markedly which I put down to.a number of points. My consultant has changed my medication: levemir to tresiba, prescribed me metformin and I have been provided with a Libre...
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    Metformin

    Hello all I'm new to the site - 40 years type 1 and probably the best control I have ever had! I have recently been prescribed Metformin by my Consultant. I have noticed that since then I have a suppressed appetite. Any thoughts?
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