Recent Content by SophSmiles

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    Pretty id bracelet

    Ooooh thanks :) I'm going to have a look too
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    Weight

    I don't work out my carbs, I'm on humulin M3 will this make a difference? I don't think I'll get the "I'm fat" thing, I'm not worried about it. I want to put weight on I'm athletic and want to be bigger and healthier.
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    Weight

    Hi, I'm pretty new to diabetes so forgive me if I sound a bit stupid. I need to put on weight, I've lost a lot since getting diabetes and my weight is now 7st 5 which is underweight. Normally I'd just eat carbs and sugar but I know that will make me ill. How can I put on weight quickly and...
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    Banners

    I just click the 'x' in the corner of them and they disappear :)
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    Hello from a newbie

    We'll done on the running and weight loss, it sounds like you've made a great start. I'm a newly diagnosed T1 so I'm a bit different but I'm just like you in that I'm still trying to figure all this out and understand my body again. Hope the appointment goes well :) Sophie
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    Friends aged 10-15 new to this

    Hey me too I turned 15 last week and got diagnosed last week, I could really use some friends who understand
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    Weight loss

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    easter eggs

    I've had a kinder egg and a cadburys creme egg, I'm finding it hard having a house full of chocolate
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    Is it worth having diabetic chocolate?

    My nana likes baking so I'm going to try a few different recipes with her, I'll definitely try them thanks :)
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    Is it worth having diabetic chocolate?

    I have been told that you can only have a small amount as most diabetic sweets are laxatives because of the sweeteners, if you can only have a little bit is it worth having diabetic chocolate? Or better just having a small bit of proper chocolate?
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    Diagnosis Stories?

    I was diagnosed with T1 last week, I was exhausted for days all I wanted to do was sleep. I completely lost control of my moods and emotions, I went to the doctors because I thought I might have a hormone imbalance. The doctor initially thought that it was my thyroid, they did a fasting blood...
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    Just want help

    Thank you, I guess I'm still in shock, it feels better knowing other people got upset and angry in the beginning too
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    Just want help

    Thank you jack, I'm from uk I just couldn't sleep, I feel really overwhelmed and angry and emotional. When does it get easier?
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    Anyone 15-17 with T1

    I'm 15 and was diagnosed with type 1 a few days ago, I'm really struggling with it all, I'd definitely like to chat
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    Just want help

    Hi, my name is Sophie I turned 15 2 days ago and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 3 days ago. I'm really struggling with all of it and guess I'm just looking for people who understand and might be able to help me with this. I don't understand my body anymore and my blood sugars just keep...