Recent Content by Lovelylivpet

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    Carrying Things Around!

    Hi, I manage to carry my pump supplies and a spare injection extra in this bag. I can also fit my BG kit and Lucosade tablets inside. You can by them for about £5 on Amazon , and are also usually available in garden centres ect. Hope this helps.
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    10-12 type ones?

    Hi, Well I carried sound a lot if spare stuff in my bag (including my bg kit). However as I went to more and more lessons I got loads of books , so I gave in some stuff to first aid. I always to my bg tests at break time and at lunch. You get asked a lot of questions : eg " is that a phone "...
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    10-12 type ones?

    Hey, I'm 12 , I have been diabetic for 10 years now I'll be happy to talk !
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    Girls only ! How does your period effect your control?

    Hi, I was just wondering how other girls' periods effect their blood sugar readings ? I tend to range higher ; any one I'm the same situation got any advice ? Thanks x
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    Logging tip

    I have that as well! It's the best Diabetes app out there.
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    2 year old with type 1

    Hi, I know this reply is late , but better late than never I suppose. I was diagnosed when I was 2 as well ; so as much as I don't understand how you nor my mother felt , I do know certain characteristics I used to show. Hope the following helps : Highs: wetting nappy, Dry lips, extreme...
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    Blood Sugars won't come down!

    Thanks Brett :) Yes, I've previously considered putting up my Basel rates. I have put on a increased Basel rate until tommorow morning (when I will see if I should put it up\down anymore). Hopefully all will get better soon.Again,thanks for the help.
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    Blood Sugars won't come down!

    Hi, Lately (past month or 2) my blood sugars have been hell to control. The nearly always range from 13- 20 mmol/L , and to honest it's making me feel ill. My next consultant meeting is in February ; I'm considering emailing her and asking her if she thinks my Basel Rates and/or insulin...
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    Insulin Pumps!

    Yey! Congrats ! You'll really love the pump: it makes life much easier for alotof people
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    A question for those who were diagnosed in young stages

    I was two when I was diagnosed ;( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    It's all falling to pieces again

    Thanks to all, it's been really helpful- especially abbydoot. I'll try my very best!!!
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    High HBA1C- Help

    :oops: :cry: A week or so ago, I went to have my HBA1C done. It had gone up from 8.3 mmol/L to 10.3 mmol/L. I wanted to cry when I found out- but it was my own stupid fault I suppose. We rearranged my basel rates on my pump, and my consultant said for me to come back in a months time to check...
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    It's all falling to pieces again

    Hi Emmie, Thanks for all the advice, but I've been on the pump for about 4 years now. About the snaking, thanks - can you suggest any low carb snacks/meals. :)
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    Difficult daughter

    Your daughter sounds like me. I never want to take no for an answer, and always want my own way - I'm 11. I also go on and on about things a lot. To tell you the truth, I feel like nobody understands. Which is true, because even if you have a twin sister with T1, she would take a different...
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    It's all falling to pieces again

    :thumbdown: :cry: :cry: Please note- I am on a pump In the last few weeks, my BG Levels have mostly been 21- 25 mmol/L. It's rare when I'm between my target of 4-8. My HBA1C was previously 8.1 , but now I'm almost certain that it will be in the 9's. Just to add to the pressure, my...