Recent Content by Petey_89

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    Type 1 Best pen needles to use?

    Hi, What are the best pen needles to use? Currently using: BD Autoshield™ Duo (5mm 30G) http://www.bdinteractivemedia.com/safety/?product=Duo&lang=en-UK with Novo Nordisk ® FelxPen® insulin pens Thanks in advance
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Will do - hope I get more joy from them.
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Thanks for the advice - are those the BD Nano™ 4mm Pen Needle ones?
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    Type 1 Sight improved following diagnosis?

    Hi there, I have diagnosed with Type 1 in the last week and strangely my sight has improved? anyone experienced this? I wear glasses all the time and have done now for most of my life. I now can't see clearly when I wear my glasses, everything is a blur. My vision is somewhat the best its...
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Thanks @catapillar for the warm welcome and information provided. Sounds like a good idea on obtaining a blood same, I shall give this a go. I'm using BD AutoShield Duo 5mm needles. I have little fat on my tummy, so I usually sit in a chair to relax muscles and do a pinch fold to get some fat up...
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    My gosh that's bad!! I have had a game in getting my 'necessary essentials' added to my repeat prescription. Only one type of pen was added and I need two. I have spent the last two day getting my GP to add needles, test strips and lancets etc. All should be ready to collect tomorrow. It's a...
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Thanks LittleG for the warm welcome. Getting to talk to/see a doctor is an unbelievable nightmare - especially when newly diagnosed with a serious health condition. Some many questions to ask. I hope these forums can shed some light until I can discuss further with my GP.
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Thanks June for the warm welcome and advice provided. I shall give this a go when I next test my bloods.
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    Recently diagnosed - General advice please

    Hi there, My name is Pete and I'm 26 and was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic last Tuesday (14/06/16). Overview The news came a quite a shock and my symptoms came on rather quickly within about 3 weeks i.e. feeling thirsty, going to the toilet more often and feeling tied etc. I'm a slender build...
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    Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 14/06/2016

    Diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 14/06/2016