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Recent Content by Mags H

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    I Kicked Off...

    Thank you
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    I Kicked Off...

    Thank you that is a good point, will discuss with my gp. I've been in 2's n 3's and not really noticed. Was in hosp for something separate and med staff noticed difference in my demeanour when in lower 3 range, but I wasn't aware.
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    I Kicked Off...

    Diagnosed in Jan 18 with HB1AC 83. In February saw consultant for 1st time, everything was new and meeting a blur, received next apt date for July. During this time more educated on condition through forum and other means, so felt I would be more prepared on next visit. Had to ring hospital for...
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    Who knew!

    Okay due to confusion actually rang and spoke to the lady I use for massages, she says it down to you, if you were to be scratched or easily bruised during treatment it will take longer to heal etc, but if you sign their form she is happy to treat. Rang diabetes nurse at hosp, she has never...
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    Who knew!

    [emoji16]
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    Useful

    Okay due to confusion actually rang and spoke to the lady I use for massages, she says it down to you, if you were to be scratched or easily bruised during treatment it will take longer to heal etc, but if you sign their form she is happy to treat. Rang diabetes nurse at hosp, she has never...
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    That a girl... [emoji16]
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    Useful

    Well I for one am glad it's being debunked... will try to ascertain written source. Info given by massage therapist
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    Useful

    Massage therapist - info given as of their training.
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    Useful

    Lol too true! [emoji4]
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    Useful

    Is that a tongue in cheek reply?
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    Who knew!

    5mths in and i still consider being newly diagnosed with LADA 1.5 diabetes. Well tit bits of what I think is very important info, have filtered through, but not from medical professionals. For instance, I found out this week when injecting stomach, we all know to alternate sides, but did you...
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    Totally agree with you and second that diabetic philosophy of life... I don't know much except to say it's very harmful to the blood circulation which can be fatal, only found out yesterday so haven't looked into it.
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    5mths in and i still consider being newly diagnosed. Well tit bits of what I think is very important info, have filtered through, but not from medical professionals. For instance, I found out this week when injecting stomach, we all know to alternate sides, but did you know it's because fatty...
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    Testing after meal

    I test premeal and was given specific times of day to test when discharged from hosp. I'm on insulin so not sure if that makes a difference. Use jazz machine given free on discharge, was paying for meds but doctor has since sorted out exemption so all meds are now free.
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