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  1. kay2409
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    My Mum has been diagnosed as Type 2, I’ve been Type 1 for 13 years.

    Thank you all for the advice! It’s greatly appreciated! We have already started with a change of diet/ portion sizes. She was in a bit of shock...
    Post by: kay2409, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    My Mum has been diagnosed as Type 2, I’ve been Type 1 for 13 years.

    Hi! I’m just looking for some advice regarding Type 2 and using Diasticks! My mum has just picked up her prescription of Diasticks, which has...
    Thread by: kay2409, Jan 11, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Type 1 getting back into Rugby... with a Libre sensor

    Hi! With the Six Nations being on at the moment, it’s whetted my appetite to get back into playing rugby! Especially seeing Henry Slade being a...
    Thread by: kay2409, Feb 18, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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    Covers For Accu-chek Insight Pump

    Hi! I’m just wondering if there’s any advice regarding covers for the insight pump? I have enquired with Roche and they said they don’t...
    Thread by: kay2409, Sep 7, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  5. kay2409
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    Type 1 Going To Gigs/ Events

    Hi! I’m just looking for some advice regarding how people handle the security issue when going to events! I have recently encountered problems...
    Thread by: kay2409, Jul 29, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  6. kay2409
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    Type 1 Type 1 with mega high bg's and ketones

    Thank you all, bg's are down to 'normal' range but consultant wants to find out what caused the high bg's so having tests done plus my pump...
    Post by: kay2409, Jun 4, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
  7. kay2409
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    Type 1 Type 1 with mega high bg's and ketones

    Thank you very much for your help! My mum is just taking me to A&E 111 recommendation. Nothing was working, I even injected Humalog with a pen. Kx
    Post by: kay2409, Jun 3, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
  8. kay2409
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    Type 1 Type 1 with mega high bg's and ketones

    Hey guys! Just need a bit of advice. I've had high bg readings for a couple of weeks now but the past day or two they have become incredibly high,...
    Thread by: kay2409, Jun 3, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  9. kay2409
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    has any type 1 ever managed to lose weight while on Insulin

    I don't calorie count. I count carbs and try to stick to a low carb diet. I have either scrambled eggs or skyr yoghurt with berries and milled...
    Post by: kay2409, Apr 12, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. kay2409
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    Diagnosed 2 weeks ago (type 1)

    Get on a DAFNE course as soon as you can, it'll help you at Uni with carb counting so you will be able to eat a more varied and nutritious diet. I...
    Post by: kay2409, Mar 24, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. kay2409
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    The Hidden Killer. Type 2 Diabetes.

    I was quite annoyed when they mentioned Type 1 diabetes and that it's a condition you're born with! I was diagnosed just before I turned 19. I...
    Post by: kay2409, Oct 4, 2016 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Anyone Type 1's Between 18-30 Here?

    Hi there! I'm 27 and have just had my 9th dia-versary. Have been on a pump for nearly 2 years now. Also have never met a T1 before, plenty of T2's...
    Post by: kay2409, Aug 26, 2016 in forum: Young People/Adults
  13. kay2409
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    Tattoo care

    [ATTACH] this is my new tatt on my right ribs
    Post by: kay2409, May 10, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. kay2409
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    Tattoo care

    Had my 3rd tattoo (1st since diagnosis) done last Thursday and has healed really well and quite quickly. Keep levels as "normal" for yourself as...
    Post by: kay2409, May 6, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Lidl high protein roll.

    I work for Lidl and the High protein rolls are a permanent line, some days the store you visit may be low or out of stock as the product is...
    Post by: kay2409, Jun 20, 2015 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Can animals / your pets sense when you are not well...

    When I was hypo, my dog used to come up to me and nudge me until I treated myself. Never trained to detect it, yet he knew. Always remember when...
    Post by: kay2409, Dec 3, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  17. kay2409
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    - What is your name? Kayleigh - How old are you? 26 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do...
    Post by: kay2409, Nov 25, 2014 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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