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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Finally lol after a dose of 2 units correction dose!
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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Yes true! Thankyou
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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Well I put a fresh cartridge in yesterday
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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Breakfast varies but can be gluten free flakes or gf toast. Not had gf porridge for a while. Yes I carb count and use the Hedia app for dosage and correction dosage. Perhaps I should have injected more for the porridge. Checked my insulin pen and it’s working fine and I did replace the cartridge...
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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Thankyou so much that’s really helpful! No they aren’t usually that high before I go to the gym.!yes I’m questioning my insulin pen this morning - currently out but will check as I know it was getting near the line to change cartridge. Ah I’m new to fiasp so was expecting quicker responses but...
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    Sugars not going down even after exercise

    Hi all. Woke at 8 am with sugars at 8.8. I had porridge for breakfast and injected my Fiasp just 3 units instead of 4 as I knew I was going to the gym later. Arrived gym 12 noon. Sugars high 15 and usually they down rapidly with cardio. One hour later and a lot more exercise than usual they...
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    Anyone got diabetic retinopathy

    My result last year was that I had some degree of retinopathy in left eye which is obviously scary and I do remember slight pain in my eye when my eye moved left to right. However today’s result showed no signs of retinopathy- amazed- no pain now but didn’t realise it could rectify itself?
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    Neuropathy in arms possibility

    Hi well I gave bursitis in my right shoulder blade with impingement and been to a few physio appointments since but my neck x Ray showed disc problems and next physio appt I will discuss this as gp wasn’t helpful
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    Risk score for heart attack and stroke

    So I tried one low dose of avorstatin but I felt so nauseous and depressed I didn’t take another! I’m 5.9 but my hdl is high! I also go to the gym 3 times week and weight starting to lower slowly and blood pressure best it’s ever been. I had never been given advice on what causes high...
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    Which kinds of exercise raise / lower blood sugar?

    I do a gentle gym routine 3 times week. Try to have high bg levels before I start. 15 mins bike no resistance lowers my bg considerably then 30 mins low resistance weights lowers then levels. If I go manic with the bike I go too low and end up eating jellybabies in the gym so defeats the whole...
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    Cbd oil advice

    Hi all. I’m type 1.5 and find it difficult to sleep also anxiety as a passenger in a car. Due to go away next weekend. I’ve tried the cbd drinks called Trip and really like them[emoji846] gives a calming feeling but wanted to try the oil. It’s not cheap and so many oils out there I wondered if...
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    Risk score for heart attack and stroke

    Well my sister has mini strokes and my dad passed with a stroke yet mum none of those. But I will try a low dose as hoping the benefits outweigh the hindrances - Thankyou everyone
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    Risk score for heart attack and stroke

    Hi my score is 17% so will be starting on statins low dose soon as this has raised since last yearly review. I’m type 1.5 on Novorapid and Tresiba and diagnosed just before lockdown. Good or bad reviews of statins?
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    How low is too low? Scarily Libre says 2.9!

    Thankyou so much I will set Libre to that