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    Type 1 Logistics of Swimming with Type1 - help!

    Hi Becca Thanks for the advice an d encouragement I think I worry too much about minor things like taking my phone in for my alarm etc. when I shouldn’t care and do whatever makes me feel comfortable. My BGs also spike a little in the mornings so my routine sounds very similar to you. I too...
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    Type 1 Logistics of Swimming with Type1 - help!

    Hi All Needing to get back into some sort of exercise routine and healthy eating etc. want to lower my HbA1c as it’s crept up. I find the gym very boring and always loved swimming pre my diabetes diagnosis over 10 years ago. I remember losing my confidence in swimming as I remember thinking...
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    Type 1 Travel Insurance

    Thanks guys I ended up with All Clear
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    Type 1 Travel Insurance

    Hi Everyone, I’m going abroad this week and was wondering if anyone knows a good company for travel insurance for people with diabetes? Thanks
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    High Blood Glucose when Menstruating

    Hi Ladies, For the last year I have been off of my contraceptive pill as I wanted a break. I have noticed a pattern, in or around the time of menstruating my BG seems to run higher? Just wondered if hormones affect anyone else monthly?
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    Flu Jab 2021

    Ahh sorry to hear that I hope you are feeling better now!
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    Flu Jab 2021

    Yes good to know it isn’t just me!
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    Flu Jab 2021

    Hi Guys, Recently got my Flu Jab and although it’s not a live vaccine so I shouldn’t get too many side affects I think I may have? My BG seem to be running higher, my body is quite tired and I have had some headaches. I only had a the shot a couple of days ago. I am not worried as I no this...
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    Type 1 Professional Laser Hair Removal

    Thanks for this info it’s put my mind at ease!
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    Type 1 Professional Laser Hair Removal

    I’m looking to get laser hair removal done at a clinic. I wondered if there are any other diabetics out there who have had laser and what was your experience? My leaflet says it may not be suited to someone with uncontrolled diabetes. On the whole my control is generally good! Of course could...
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    Breakfast

    I find granola isn’t so bad, how ever boiled eggs, smoked salmon, melon and ham? If I’m feeling really hungry and need something Carby (because some people do) I have smoked salmoj and egg which is very filling and have one small slice of gluten free bread. I agree finding the right breakfast...
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    Long Covid. A support thread for those who take a while to recover from Covid-19

    I contracted Covid back in mid December I only started to feel myself in Feb. Had the Astra jab and it’s put me back it’s like I’m having to start recovery all over again. I had tests as I thought it was low vit or iron but turns out I’m still fatigued from Covid. The jab unfortunately put me 10...
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    What music are you listening to?

    Listening to a lot of funk lately put me in a good mood