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Self-treated DKA; Now complications

Hi Daemoncar, as you probably know, DKA isnt a good condition to get into, but I have a friend who is a long term type 1 who gets acid reflex...

Post by: Geri, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Back in the day!!!!!!!!

When I saw the insulin 'gun' and the blue through to orange colour chart for clinitest, I got a lump in my throat as I remember feeling so bad...

Post by: Geri, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Autoimmune Issues with Type 1

Hi, I have type 1 (50 years now) and also extensive vitiligo and hypothyroidism. I sometime also get low levels of cortisol so am regularly tested...

Post by: Geri, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin Shortages Advice Needed!

Thanks for your comments. Will be speaking to GP in a couple of days. :cool:

Post by: Geri, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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One word to describe the moment before your first ever pin prick test

Horror.................my first 'pricking' was with a scalpel blade stabbed into my thumb in 1970 on the childrens ward. My mum couldn't believe...

Post by: Geri, Feb 14, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Insulin Shortages Advice Needed!

Recently, in the last couple of weeks, I have been unable to get medicines from several pharmacies. Last week I visited 7 different pharmacies...

Thread by: Geri, Feb 14, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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how do you guys experience a hypo

I use to find my fingers trembling but now I just feel really tired and I know when Im hypo at night because I wake up and cant sleep. This...

Post by: Geri, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

Hi, just been told that my H test shows I have poor uncontrolled diabetes! The result was 6.9 and it was higher last time. Really confused! I...

Post by: Geri, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Has anyone else seen this 'Appalling' type 2 diabetes advert?

I find this advert offensive because it doesnt distinguish between the different types of diabetes and the often hidden reasons why people get...

Post by: Geri, Sep 15, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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New long lasting insulin name?

Thanks Robert. That does sound like it. :-)

Post by: Geri, May 26, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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New long lasting insulin name?

Hi, I saw my diabetes consultant yesterday and she mentioned a new basal insulin that lasts for around 3 days, beginning with the letter D. I...

Thread by: Geri, May 26, 2016, 13 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

My latest is 8.4 or around 9%. Have been this for around 20 years so got to get it lower.

Post by: Geri, May 26, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

People have said the following over the years....... ''Oh, its reversible you know, if you diet.'' ''Have you learnt to eat properly since your...

Post by: Geri, May 26, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Sugar Tax

Im not in favour of the sugar tax, I often need 2 sips of Lucozade to get rid of a hypo, mind you, a few pence on top of a bottle doesnt bother...

Post by: Geri, Mar 17, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What test was used for your diagnosis?

My father took me to see my local GP with a specimen of urine. I was eight years old and a clinitest was carried out which turned bright orange,...

Post by: Geri, Jan 27, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Side effects of sleep deprivation...

I often have sleep problems and have noticed a raise in BS in the morning when I don't sleep well. I have been prescribed AMITRIPTYLINE tablets...

Post by: Geri, Jan 13, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Doctors letter for overseas travel?

I have taken a letter from my GP who stated and signed my medication. My recent GP did this for free but in the past I have been charged around...

Post by: Geri, Jan 16, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What does a cure mean for you?

I would love it if a proper cure could be developed during my lifetime. It would mean no more hypos as well as high sugars and the foreboding...

Post by: Geri, Jan 16, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Diabetic coma - hypo

Fortunately I havnt had one of these in a while, but there was once when I was living alone when I woke up on the living room floor and tried with...

Post by: Geri, Oct 16, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Diabetes Fatigue

Hi Earman, yes, I know how long term diabetes feels. I can scarcely move today, lack of sleep (insomnia) and feeling tired all over. Ive had...

Post by: Geri, Oct 7, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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