Recent Content by fionajo

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    Foot Sprain

    Hi I have a sprain on my left foot which is a pain. Relived as i went to the doctors today as i was worried about the swelling and the tenderness but she didnt think it was anything more than a sprain. I was going to use deep heat but then realised that i need to check this out first. Does...
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    Gym Advice

    Hi and thanks for your replies. Early morning is the most ideal time for me to work out. I need to be back home at 8 to get my son ready for school and myself ready for work. I like to get it over and done with in the morning and feel good for the rest of the day. I think I will try and get up...
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    Gym Advice

    Hi again, managed to go to the gym this morning at last. Had a morning reading of 9.8 and debated whether to take some orange juice before I went as I thought I might be ok but in the end decided to have some and my bs count was then 12.8. Worked out for 30mins, worked up a wee sweat but bs was...
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    Gym Advice

    Hi guys, thanks for your replies. I will take the oj before I go and then take my insulin when I get back and have my breakfast. I'm sure it will be fine, I'm going to take it easy and like you say keep checking my bg. Thanks again Fiona
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    Gym Advice

    Hi, I was diagnosed a week ago with type 1. I use the NovoMix 30 flex pen for insulin twice a day (once before breakfast and then before dinner). I had started going to the gym before being diagnosed doing a mixture of walking and jogging on the treadmill trying to work up to jogging for 30...
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    Hello

    Hi I'm Fiona and was just diagnosed with type one last Thursday, a bit of a shock to say the least :( Lots to get my head around but it would be great to talk to others who understand - feel a bit alone at the moment. Cheers Fiona