Recent Content by Lva1989

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    T1 diagnosis - at last

    So interesting they have just released new NICE guidelines that they will soon be offering all type 1 diabetics cgm
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    General alcohol and exercise advice

    My advice is to ask what the courses are so you can kinda think about insulin before, I was bridesmaid in April I injected every 2 courses knowing what was coming next. I always find my levels are fine or high whilst drinking its the hangover I struggle with and am always low pretty much all...
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    Hypos at work

    Thank you for your reply, I am learning now at what times I start to slump with my sugars and am getting used to what snacks are handy to eat and when! It’s such a juggling act, but I love my job so much so it’s a challenge but my job is not somthing I want to give up! Just learning to be...
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    Hypos at work

    Thank you, I got told that also due to infection control of finger pricking non stop it’s obviously not hygienic and good to have ‘open wounds’ and I can’t obviously plaster all my fingers haha I’m gonna really push for it, I saw my go today for a meds review and she said she’s gonna chase it...
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    Hypos at work

    Thank you for your responses I will push for the libre as I defo think it will benefit me! First hba1c back today at 53 so I’m happy with that
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    Do you weigh yourself every day?

    I weigh myself most days however I agree it can become obsessive. Always try and switch to weekly but it's a bit of a habit now!!
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    Hypos at work

    Thank you so much :) I hate raisins but like.other dried fruit so may try Glucose tabs make me feel a bit sick so need to try different approaches
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    Hypos at work

    Thank you all I am hoping I can get a libre based on my job and not being able to test sugars a lot of dealing with a busy department of very sick patients. This may sound silly but I have never spoken to an endo? Is this something I should push for
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    Hypos at work

    My DN said they will not give libre until 6 months after diagnoses and I can't afford to fund myself. I do think this will help as checking sugars all the time is hard at work! My colleagues know and I've been taken off nightshifts to better control but just shocked at how quick after eating...
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    Hypos at work

    I was diagnosed type 1 in March after feeling run down and lots of diabetic signs such as extreme first, urine infections etc. Due to lots of autoimmune problems HAD test was done with was positive and antibodies through the roof. I am on 6 units morning and 4 units evening of Levimer and...
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    Metformin

    I am on insulin and metformin (type 1) since being diagnosed about 4 months ago I have lost a stone without dieting. Think it is probably more that I am snacking less and eating proper meals more then anything.
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    Doom and Gloom

    Hi there I’m a fellow Alopecian [emoji1327]‍♀️ also vitaligo. I have recently been diagnosed type 1 and underactive thyroid (all about 2 months ago) and I’m kinda living in the doom and gloom stage at the moment where I just feel like I can’t get a break! I feel like I’ve had to deal with...
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    Correction doses

    Thank you all for your advice it’s been really helpful, My blood sugars have been between normal and 18 since I’ve started measuring them! I’m not sure if forcing a hypo is somthing I want to do, as I have seen patients experiencing them at work, think that’s probably why I’m so nervous! But...
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    Correction doses

    No that was super helpful thank you, I know it’s all gonna be pretty trial and error as as everybody is different! Just abit panicky as never experienced a hypo before [emoji51]
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    Correction doses

    Hi there I have recently been diagnosed type 1 (3 weeks ago) originally thought as type 2 but doctors were quick to link all my autoimmune stuff and carry out extensive bloods which showed type 1. For 3 weeks I’ve been taking Levimir morning and night but the dietician just said to start on...