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Cant find a cereal that doesn't shoot my blood sugar right up!

Hi. I get dawn phenomenon so I try not to wait too long before my breakfast insulin. Porridge tends to spike me (with milk and half tsp honey, but...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Isolate or not? How to deal with friends who don’t follow Covid measure?

Very difficult. I’d send hugs (virtual) but don’t know how to!

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Jan 2, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Flu vaccination

I had mine a couple of weeks ago. Sore arm for 2 days, more sore than usual, and slightly raised bs, but well worth it this year. I had it at a...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Nov 10, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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What are people thinking about a second lockdown?

Hi HSSS. I have no children but I can see how worried you must be. Let’s hope things don’t come to that. If it does, it will be for good reason...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Sep 24, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Anyone been shopping yet?

I go to a local farm shop once a fortnight (lots of space, veg stall outside, sanitizer at tills, supportive and considerate staff and cooperative...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Jun 24, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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COVID-19: are you wearing a mask?

I think the point is that if enough people wear them it will reduce transmission in the community, save lives and allow vulnerable people To go...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, May 27, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Frightened by Libre

Hi. I am in my first six months with Libre and don’t know what I did without it. The arrows are really useful as is being able to rest at very...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Oct 4, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Growing fears over injections

Hi. I had the same thing (years ago now), I think about a month after diagnosis. It was as if my hand had a mind of its own- no problem up to...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Oct 4, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Phobia of needles

Re carbs, I do low to medium most of the time and keep sugar low where practical. None in drinks (no fibre or fats to buffer it). I find this...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Apr 26, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Phobia of needles

Hi. Ive been injecting for about 26 years now but had trouble when I started. I was fine for about a week; then I tried my stomach, froze...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Apr 26, 2019 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Injecting in public

I have had a local problem and don’t know how to deal with it. I’d got used to injecting in restaurants and most people who do notice are ok about...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, May 18, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Injecting in public

Never had a problem though I wear separates and do my stomach where possible

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, May 18, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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Bread ... why?

I used to like the Lidl rolls - didn’t realise they were no longer available! Shame. I don’t low carb as such but I have reduced it a lot

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Diabetic musicians

Hi. I play flute for folk dancing (mostly unpaid these days since the guy I used to play with as a duo moved up North - a long way... ) I too go...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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What Goes Around, Comes Around

Hi folks, I too had trouble when I was working in a public service organisation where they should have known better. 1 malign individual...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Apr 24, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Let's have a grumble!

Whet a waste! The birds wd hv eaten it...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Let's have a grumble!

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Jun 17, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Lantus - what's protocol here?

You are right. But you need individual help to get the basal dose right in the first place (and of course it can change over time). I was...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Lantus - what's protocol here?

I use Lantus and a couple of times when I have forgotten my evening one I have had a reduced dose in the morning, followed by my normal dose at...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type one support

@ Mel 18 Hi Mel, you really are not alone in this. I'm 62 and have been type 1 for over 30 years, but I still get very frustrated and despair...

Post by: Diane fluteplayer, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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