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Merry Christmas!

Morning all, I haven’t posted for a while but I’ve recently found out that the daughter of an old friend of mine has been diagnosed with type 1...

Thread by: Debloubed, Dec 17, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: General Chat
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Freestyle libre!! Just been allowed to order:)

I loved my first libre but unfortunately, after 4 months of usage I finally gave in and accepted it wasn't for me. After terrible rashes from the...

Post by: Debloubed, Dec 3, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Libre Sensor reaction

Hi new boy, could you confirm which boots tape you use? Just the usual 'plaster' tape and you put the sensor over it? Does it stay on for 14 days?

Post by: Debloubed, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Libre Sensor reaction

Due to the cost mainly, I get x2 libre sensors for approx £100 plus shipping and they last 14 days so x2 per month. I admit I don't know too much...

Post by: Debloubed, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Libre Sensor reaction

For what it's worth, I sent an email to Abbott asking for advise on the skin reaction and was told to stop using the sensors and to see a...

Post by: Debloubed, Sep 28, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Freestyle Libre Poll - Have you had a skin reaction ?

Just taken off my 6th sensor after 2 weeks of insane itching - now I know why! Skin is read raw. The sensor prior to this one left a red mark but...

Post by: Debloubed, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Stress lows

I know, I am lucky but interestingly, today he and I had a meeting and half way through he produced some biscuits!! I think he is paranoid! But it...

Post by: Debloubed, Aug 28, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Stress lows

So I know you all know this but I a living proof that a stressful situation can cause a significant drop in BG! I was in a meeting today which I...

Thread by: Debloubed, Aug 27, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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'Clean' hypo treatment

Hi, does anyone know of a 15g quick acting hypo treatment option which is 'clean' ie: no gluten, wheat, dairy etc? I'm struggling to think outside...

Thread by: Debloubed, Jul 20, 2015, 24 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Hypos and food?

DAFNE and INSIGHT suggest 15g of quick acting carbs to treat a hypo so x3 jelly babies, x10 jelly beans or x5 fruit pastilles, for example. Only...

Post by: Debloubed, Jun 29, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Libre

Got my freestyle libre! So far - loving it. Who else has one? Any tips / pitfalls to look out for? I haven't seen an auto refill option on their...

Thread by: Debloubed, Jun 23, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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New Omnipod batch

Has anyone noticed a difference to the Omnipod batches of late? They have different syringes and the tape is causing a reaction with my skin I...

Thread by: Debloubed, May 15, 2015, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Breakfast ideas?

What about some kale, berries (any), half a banana, almond milk (or any milk actually!) flax seeds and a splash of cranberry juice?! Or chia seeds...

Post by: Debloubed, Feb 26, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insanity Workout

Hi, I do T25 and reduce my pump basal 30mins before and have a small snack (a biscuit maybe) just before. The combination of both seems to help. I...

Post by: Debloubed, Feb 23, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Having a bad day

Lots of advise already but your story reminded me of when a similar thing happened to me, I struggled all day with corrections and no joy then I...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 31, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Lowest ever 3.3

Top tip - x3 jelly babies or x5 fruit pastilles rather than choc biscuits - they will raise your bg much quicker! Use a choc biscuit (or 2!) as a...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 27, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Massive BS drop in the morning

You need to go back to basics and fast test throughout the night, the way you did when you first set your basal rates. There is probably no fixed...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 25, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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I'm so SICK of diabetes

You are absolutely right, it is horribly unfair, I mean, nobody bothered to ask us if we wanted type 1, did they?! If it helps, I think that often...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 21, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Worst place....

@mangobe, if it helps, I had the Accuchek pump for 3 years complete with tubes and the honestly don't get in the way as much as you might think! I...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 19, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Worst place....

Hee hee! I know 'that' feeling only too well 'oh I'll just sit and rest my eyes for 3 mins whilst I beat this hypo with the power of my brain'...

Post by: Debloubed, Jan 19, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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