Recent Content by Roberto

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    Changing ratios

    Breakfasts are the same for me.... Fine all week, same 1:15 ratio for the same breakfast of porridge and a low fat yoghurt. Then today was up at 10.3 2 hours after. It's frustrating!
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    1st diabetic holiday - advice needed

    Can't believe the useful tips I pick up on this forum even after 21 years of t1! I've never once been advised not to put insulin in the hold, I normally split between hand luggage and hold! Guess it could be common sense though....haha! In off to the US in 3 weeks time and the one thing...
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    How long have you had your bg meter & pens?

    It's locked away in a drawer so so shouldn't of been dropped.... What is the control solution??
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    How long have you had your bg meter & pens?

    Ive got anti bacterial hand wash at my desk which I always use before testing, only got strips last week so surely can't be that! Tested on my home meter just now and was 5.5! Think ill need a new meter for work then..
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    How long have you had your bg meter & pens?

    Was going to start a new topic but since there is a meter one already..... Anyone having issues with their xceed? Just tested pre lunch, 3.6, odd didn't feel hypo, tested to make sure, 13.6.....and again 5.4. Feel a bit bad wasting 3 strips but that's a incredible swing? I'm away home for my...
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    Travel Insurance

    Thanks.... I'm hoping I wil be okay, never had a hospital appointment due to Diabetes in my 21 years of having it fortunetly. Only time I've been back to hospital overnight is for anaphylactic shock from Peanut allegy in 1993 and 2009. I will keep that company in mind though. :thumbup:
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    Travel Insurance

    It says its free but when I declared I was type 1 I was charged 40 quid extra last year. This has almost doubled this year. It's Florida I'm going so need to make sure I'm fully covered - I believe medical bills are really high there! Touch wood never needed assistance before!
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    Travel Insurance

    Thanks! I'll have a proper look tonight, 40 is about the best deal I've had so far...
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    Travel Insurance

    Anyone recommend anyone for pre existing medical conditions?? Normally just use my bank but they seen to have upped there price! Are there companies who specialise in this?? Also called my doctors surgery yesterday to ask for a new letter for carrying medication..... Was told it will be £20...
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    Feel Like ****.

    Re: Feel Like ****. Would actually be amazing not having to constantly fret about BG's
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    Feel Like ****.

    Re: Feel Like ****. Really do hope pumps and cgm's become available to all soon. Keep pushing for it! I did get a bit annoyed when they told me I was in where near criteria for a pump or cgm. I'm going to keep pestering the though! A cgm would be fantastic to have for exercise and at nights...
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    Lantus ?

    I recently have split it into 6 units in the morning and 10 before my bed. It's working well for me. Maybe best speaking to your clinic first though??
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    Odd reading

    It's annoying when a spanner is thrown in. I've eaten the same every day this week for breakfast and had good BG levels and no hypos. Just tested now for 2 hours after my breakfast and had a 11.1. I'm trying not to get too worked up about it, as long as they are not regular.
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    Odd reading

    Tried splitting your lantus?? Suggested to me on here last week and in now splitting my lantus to 8am and 9pm and touch wood seems to be working well for me.