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Insulin in the summer

I agree with Mark and Benito 100%. Having been diabetic for 29 years if I followed every “rule” that the doctors told me I would have lost my...

Post by: bgst, Jun 25, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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Seeing red - sugar levels 32 -hypo

Firstly, if your father is 70, T1 diabetic and in good health there is a lot to cheer about. Well done! I think @Karenhopes4 nailed it - the real...

Post by: bgst, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Judge rules doctors should treat teen with type 1 diabetes who wants to die

This is nuts. In a different thread, Clare expressed: "Not long after I was diagnosed at the age of 15 I refused to take my injections a number...

Post by: bgst, Jul 9, 2019 in forum: Diabetes News
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Midwifery and diabetes

There are many T1s who successfully work shifts - just got to be even more diligent about testing and maintaining control. If you choose to do it...

Post by: bgst, Apr 12, 2019 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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HBa1c result came back - totally deflated

I know I stand to be corrected, but I thought HbA1c covered about a 12 week period. If this is true then to go from 7.8 to 7.4 in 6 weeks means...

Post by: bgst, Jan 24, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Anyone With Type 1 And No Complications

T1 diabetes for 27 years (on insulin) with no diabetes related complications (a few sports injuries, but none can be blamed on diabetes!) Learned...

Post by: bgst, Jan 24, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Husband Prescribed Wrong Insulin, V Worried & Confused

Lots of good advice above. In theory I agree that pre-filled pens are not as environmentally friendly as cartridges, but pre-filled pens can be...

Post by: bgst, Jul 12, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Injecting in public

I’ve been diabetic for 28 years and always injected in public. At most I have had a “are you diabetic (or is that something else you want to share...

Post by: bgst, May 17, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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I accidentally treated hypo with a sugar free drink...

Hi! Quick share that I would love to get some feedback on... I had a hypo this evening and accidentally took a sugar free drink to help raise my...

Thread by: bgst, Mar 25, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Honeymooning and having hypos

@Bigkt1981 - I know what I am about to say could be controversial, but: 1. take a big, deep breath and relax. 2. As any driver the licensing...

Post by: bgst, Jun 29, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Help with running

Alhubb, Great news that you are running! I have been fortunate enough to complete a number of ironmans and marathons with diabetes. The minute I...

Post by: bgst, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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