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Sharps bins help

Ask your nurse to put them on prescription and what other patients in the area do. My doc had to write to the council to say I needed a...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Latest blood panel results.

@Lamont D so sorry to hear you have been treated badly. You and your family deserve better and I hope that you can recover from the shock to come...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: Reactive Hypoglycemia
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You’ll get a letter telling you the results. It often takes a while.

You’ll get a letter telling you the results. It often takes a while.

Profile Post Comment by Diakat, Aug 12, 2020
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Where’s Diabetic Good Baking website gone?

@ewelina was a member here, but she has not logged in for over six months so not sure if she’ll respond to the tag.

Post by: Diakat, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Newly Diagnosed T1 - Feeling anxious and fed up

I’d say about two years for me to reach a totally relaxed point. But every day it became easier, I no longer panic if I realise I’m half way...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 12, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Newly Diagnosed T1 - Feeling anxious and fed up

Hi @Saphire_7 It does get better with time. It’s natural to hate such a change that comes out of nowhere and is so all encompassing. It does...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

Pretty good for four months in @Amyjane_

Post by: Diakat, Aug 11, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Am I actually diabetic

If you are only testing three times a day you could be missing the peaks.

Post by: Diakat, Aug 9, 2020 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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Low blood sugar after a strenuous walk

Hi Kelly, What levels are you seeing?

Post by: Diakat, Aug 9, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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You’ll get more info if you post on the forum rather than your profile- short answer maybe, long...

You’ll get more info if you post on the forum rather than your profile- short answer maybe, long answer depends on your local policy, how often...

Profile Post Comment by Diakat, Aug 7, 2020
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Is it possible to get a private Hba1c test or alternative?

Our local wellness shop (food, yoga, physio and other treatments) also offers a HbA1c service. I have not used it but you may have something...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 5, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Help, please

Hi @Enough It can be exhausting and drag you down. What’s been happening lately?

Post by: Diakat, Aug 2, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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5 things any newly diagnosed type 1 should know

@Lynnzhealth it’s a tough journey. Low carb can help some people but if you feel that a more balanced diet will help you then go for it. T1s have...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Hi everyone

Do you have access to a specialist nurse or paediatrician? High numbers over a long period (years) can cause severe issues, but in this case it...

Post by: Diakat, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Advice on rapid-acting insulin.

You could ask your DSN for a half unit pen. That might help with dinner. Lots of people have different ratios for different meals.

Post by: Diakat, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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What came in the post for you today?

The bracelet that my daughter ordered in March.... Two new school blouses (being optimistic) And some Sainsbury’s vouchers.

Post by: Diakat, Jul 31, 2020 in forum: General Chat
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Depression and just wanting to be happy again

How are you feeling today @type1gabs ?

Post by: Diakat, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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Covid and Work, Covid Advice and General Chat

Had a haircut, she wore a mask and shield, I wore a mask. Have done two days in the office in socially distanced pods and it was bliss compared to...

Post by: Diakat, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: General Chat
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Hba1c results

@Starstruck111 that is a great a1c - well done. Make sure you always have hyp treatment around and yes, reflection helps but sometimes hypos catch...

Post by: Diakat, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Hi everyone

Hi Ethan, what do you write about?

Post by: Diakat, May 24, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question

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