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  1. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Wow that is absolutely fantastic. In 30 years of being T1, I have never experienced care like that! I think I seriously need to change my...
    Post by: VerityJ, Feb 27, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. VerityJ
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    Best time to take Metformin SR

    I am on 1000mg SR a day and I take them in the morning after breakfast. They obviously are still working in the evening because my dosage has...
    Post by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  3. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    I have just been upped to 2 x 500mg Metform SR in the morning and it has had a dramatic affect on my sugar for the better. That was one good...
    Post by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Out of curiosity and I hope you don't mind me asking. What amount of Metformin do you take?
    Post by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    It seems to be getting worst everytime I go back. I have no contact with the hospital throughout the year not even with a DSN! I just find it...
    Post by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on what they think of their diabetic consultants and what type of care they get at their...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  7. VerityJ
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on what they think of their diabetic consultants and what type of care they get at their...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Feb 26, 2014, 15 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Faith, what you said about the basal is spot on. I reduced to 35% last night for the gym. I had a cereal bar before starting and started...
    Post by: VerityJ, May 2, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  9. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Faith, this is the first time I have played around with my basal rates. I see you are on a pump. Can you tell me if I want to reduce my basal...
    Post by: VerityJ, May 1, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  10. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Hi Faith, that is what I am going to try tonight after work. I am going to reduce basal by 50% 90 minutes before hand and then load up on a...
    Post by: VerityJ, May 1, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  11. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Hi Faith I go to the gym after work which is usually about 5 hours after lunch so I don't have any active bolus work at that time but thinking...
    Post by: VerityJ, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  12. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Thanks Phoenix. I very new to exercising and am finding it so frustrating. This might sound a bit of a stupid question but when you reduce your...
    Post by: VerityJ, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  13. VerityJ
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Can anyone advise me please. I joined the gym last month and been going on a regular basis about 3 times a week. I am having real problems...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Apr 30, 2013, 22 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  14. VerityJ
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    Exercise/Gym

    Great. I'll take a look. Thank you.
    Post by: VerityJ, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  15. VerityJ
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    Exercise/Gym

    Thanks for your reply. That is what I will try today then. I have my bag loaded with glucose in preparation. I really would prefer to be able...
    Post by: VerityJ, Mar 5, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  16. VerityJ
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    Exercise/Gym

    Ok, I took the plunge last night and joined a gym. I am going for my first session tonight and intend on doing about 50 minutes cardio...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Mar 5, 2013, 5 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  17. VerityJ
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    Type 1 - Slimming World or Weight Watchers

    I've never done low carbing and the effort of having to try and do meals with little carbs I think I would find quite hard. What sort of dinners...
    Post by: VerityJ, Jan 27, 2012 in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    Type 1 - Slimming World or Weight Watchers

    Hi all, Haven't been on here for some time. I am a Type 1 and have been to clinic today and have been told I really do need to lose weight. Just...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Jan 27, 2012, 8 replies, in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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    Golower

    Are there any Type 1's out there that has tried the Golower eating plan? I have never done low carbing before so thought it may be a good way to...
    Thread by: VerityJ, Aug 6, 2010, 1 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  20. VerityJ
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    Pumping Costs

    I was initially dreading having something connected to me 24/7 but you get use to it very quickly. I just lay it in the bed next to me during the...
    Post by: VerityJ, Aug 20, 2008 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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