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  1. MicheleJC
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    Type 1 Shielding for diabetics

    What actually does shielding mean for us? I worry that we will be told to isolate and i will never be with my family again. I would rather just go...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Type 1 Shielding for diabetics

    Post by: MicheleJC, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  3. MicheleJC
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    Medtronic versus Omnipod

    I too am comparing medtronic 640 with omnipods. Apparently pods can now be worn in other places than the arm, and are not as large as they used to...
    Post by: MicheleJC, May 28, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Advice on returning to work please

    I am a private cleaner and as a type 1 am keen to return to work even a few hours a week. I shall wear gloves to stop me touching my face but hope...
    Post by: MicheleJC, May 28, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
  5. MicheleJC
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    Funnies

    The dark room sign is the winner for me!
    Post by: MicheleJC, Apr 30, 2020 in forum: Jokes and Humour
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    COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

    I tried making a few from old scraps of fabric but I can't sew and don't have any more materials so am waiting for some to arrive that I bought...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

    Post by: MicheleJC, Apr 28, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  8. MicheleJC
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    Why is the Insight handset so slow?

    ....... The reason i chose the insight was purely for the insulin filled cartridges so i no longer had to draw up the insulin and spend ages...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Apr 16, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Getting high glucose after intense exercises

    YOU are right it doesn't seem fair does it? I thought adrenaline had something to do with blood sugar rising after exercise, can't remember how...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Apr 7, 2020 in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
  10. MicheleJC
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    Self isolation for 12 weeks ?????

    Post by: MicheleJC, Mar 28, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Graphic Content Epic bleeding from Cannula site anyone had this?

    Yes it's happened to me a few times lately, mainly i think because after so many years pumping I have trouble finding a good site. Being on blood...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Scar tissue build up?

    Hi, Yes is important to rotate your sites. After 47 yrs of injecting including pump sites in the last 20 yrs i personally find it harder to find...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Feb 20, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre sensor unavailable

    So why do pharmacies have delays getting the libre but those who can afford to self-fund seem to have no problem? Doesn't seem fair! I don't want...
    Post by: MicheleJC, Jan 30, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. MicheleJC
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    Dosing for Coffee?

    I usually bolus 8 for s small flat white and 12 for a large cup like Costa.
    Post by: MicheleJC, Jan 7, 2020 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Dark chocolate

    Looks amazing, shame i don't live near any waitroses.
    Post by: MicheleJC, Dec 13, 2019 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
  16. MicheleJC
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    Hypothyroidism & Diabetes

    Post by: MicheleJC, Nov 19, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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    Recently diagnosed with RH

    Hi, can I ask how you cope with avoiding hypos on a low carb diet and also what do you eat/drink to recover from a hypo? Michele
    Post by: MicheleJC, Sep 11, 2019 in forum: Reactive Hypoglycemia
  18. MicheleJC
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    Type 2 Hot weather

    Usually hot weather makes me high but today I hot an unexpected low of 2.6
    Post by: MicheleJC, Jul 23, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Freestyle libre sensor

    I had to wait for my consultant to write to my GP asking for the libre to be put on my prescription list for 6 months. I attended a 2 hour...
    Post by: MicheleJC, May 23, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Freestyle Libre and airport security

    I worry about it being patted too hard and failing if the needle gets bent? Michele
    Post by: MicheleJC, May 17, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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