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Any T1DM currently on Metformin?

I've recently started taking Sukkarto SR, though I don't find that it has done much for FBG levels so far.

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

Sorry. When I say vials, I do mean the penfill cartridges.

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

This time - I don't know. They're closed until Monday so I'll find out then.

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

Boots normally send a text message to say it is ready to pick up. Last time, it got to 5 working days so I popped in speculatively and they had...

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

Three months?? I suppose that way you won't have problems come Brexit! [emoji5] I had really just made an assumption that they wouldn't really...

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

Interesting. How long does it normally take from request to have you prescription made up? This local Boots just seems to betting slower and slower.

Post by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Is there a long lead time on insulin right now?

Hi. I put in an EPS request for Novorapid and Levemir (and needles) on Nov 8th as I was down to the last pen and vial of each. The surgery...

Thread by: Bertyboy, Nov 17, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What Cooking Oil Are You Using?

Olives are vegetables too. I think we need to take this whole debate about oils back to first principles. What is it that is actually concerning...

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 17, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Unbelievable

"One"

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 15, 2018 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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Long Haul Flights, How Do You Calculate Insulin Injections With 12 Hours Time Change?

I've used this handy calculator for long haul. You can print out the schedule. http://diabetestravel.org

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Diagnosed Yesterday

I sort of self diagnosed as type 2 because I'd been feeling terrible for several months, then my eyesight started to go quite quickly at about the...

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Big Shock! Diagnosed With Type 2 This Week

Sorry to hear that, Kev. Out of interest, with relatively high A1C and glucose levels, did your GP also run any ketone tests?

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 13, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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How many Hypos

Diagnosed Nov 2017. Had a mild hypo in December (3.8). Other than that, none.

Post by: Bertyboy, Jun 2, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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"Free from...."

Ok, just tried a mug-cake. Not bad, texture-wise. Could have done with a bit more stevia, but it's in the right direction! Thanks for the heads-up!

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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"Free from...."

I think I'm just craving a dessert that isn't yoghurt and berries. They're nice enough, just a bit samey after 7 months. I do occasionally make...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Type 1 and living alone, is it safe?

I hadn't really considered telling my neighbours about my diabetes. I'm quite a private person, so other than close family and friends, it's just...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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"Free from...."

Sure, I get this. Meat, cheese and veg are the staple of my diet anyway (I do wonder how vegan diabetics get by!). But this could be said for...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Type 1. 3 weeks diagnosed.

On a slightly more serious note, what is is that would make you think of dropping out of college and why do you feel dining out is not an option?...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 1. 3 weeks diagnosed.

Was diagnosed in November and I'm actually finding it fine; a little bit of a routine a couple of times a day and the occasional trip to the...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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"Free from...."

I don't generally stray away from the meat, dairy and non-starchy veg mantra, but just ocassionally, I have a craving for dessert or something...

Post by: Bertyboy, May 28, 2018 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes

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