Recent Content by linsay

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    Type 1 and been "discharged to my GP"

    See your GP they will just put you back on the clinic. Happened to me too.
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    Manually insert an infusion site?!

    I have done it a few times in an emergency at work. Its ok i can cope with it but the link assist is so much easier. Sent from my SM-G920F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    Pumps and airport security

    I am going to Majorca next week. Does anyone know if they have body scanner. I am worried about the way back. Its such a big airport and worried it may cause a drama. Thanks Sent from my SM-G920F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    I was 9 in 1986. On holiday in ibiza. In hosp a week there then a week here. All changed nowadays. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Raging

    Great that you like it and are enjoying the classes. I know its a bit scary. I absolutely understand that people get confused between hypee and hypo but I would not expect this from qualified gym instructors. I would have thoufht it was quite important for them to know about it. Perhaps im...
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    Raging

    I went to the local sport centre today to sign up to a class. It's 45mins discussion and 45mins activity. Great I thought. So I go in and get the induction weight height bp etc. Then she says so we need to be carefil if you have a hypo u must make sure you have your insulin with you in the...
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    A positive point about Type 1

    I also saw people in my local tesco collecting. I stopped to put all my change in. My dad was with me and was about to announce my condition as he does, im used to it. The men collecting couldmt have been anymore rude. They did not stop their conversation between themselves. No smile and worst...
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    grrrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!

    Sky Tv ............. ggggggrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Gym

    Hi. Thanks for your reply. Yeah maybe just taking it off is the best. In theory u shouldnt need it for a short time. My programme is only half an hour but yesterday I was only there for an induction so didnt do lots. Im not really sure what im going to do before etc. Think your right with the...
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    Gym

    Hi all. Just looking for some ideas. I joined the gym today(very big step for me) I was just wondering where you guys put your pump when exercising. I had it in my bra today but not comfy. I have looked at clothes with the ipod pockets but the pump is too big. Does anyone use the iphone things...
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    Boots sent worker home

    Re: Boots sent worker home Maybe the worker should carry gluco gel with them. You can get it on prescription therefor in my eyes this is medicine and no need for sweetie eating on duty. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Sleeping

    Great ideas. Thanks everyone. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Sleeping

    Thanks guys. Yes the frozen shoulder is giving me a bit of hassle in the night. I will try the pouch as at the moment im wakening up all tangled. Its no good really. I do have a skin but I really dont like the feel of it. I Appreciate your help Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Sleeping

    Hi everyone. Im just wondering what does everyone do with their pump when sleeping. Im having terrible trouble with it at night. Im quite a restless sleeper. Suggestions please. Thanks guys Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Happy!!

    Thanks guys. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App