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Anyone Type 1 and have an end ileostomy?

Hi, I was diagnosed last year with type 1 diabetes and I have an end ileostomy (stoma). I have had trouble with keeping consistent BG levels, and...

Thread by: johnmtp, Aug 7, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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GlucoRx Finepoint needles?

Hi, I was moved over to GlucoRX, and like janeliz, i found bent needles and in general they felt like low quality. I complained and was...

Post by: johnmtp, Feb 18, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Does anyone find Lantus an issue?

I just moved off Lantus today to Levimir, after a consultation with the nurse. She believes it will give me better control during the day, and...

Post by: johnmtp, Feb 13, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Cycling with Type 1

Thanks for the replies... It's a club social ride (they average 15mph), about 25-30 miles to a Cafe, then shorter direct route 20ish miles back....

Post by: johnmtp, Jan 21, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Cycling with Type 1

Hi, After many years of being away from cycling I've decided it's about time I got back on the road, and I will be out this Sunday with my local...

Thread by: johnmtp, Jan 21, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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What other auto immune illnesses do you have apart from type 1 ?

Ulcerative colitis - treated with steroids and immunosuppressants. Developed type 1 about a year and half after having my colon removed, and...

Post by: johnmtp, Sep 18, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Sharps boxes, where have they gone???

I have no problems getting sharps boxes from my GP, and I drop the full ones back with them to dispose, as the local council does not collect.

Post by: johnmtp, Sep 9, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Indian meal ideas

Try lentils, they are low in carbs. (about 20g per 100g if boiled)

Post by: johnmtp, Aug 28, 2014 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
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HbA1c @ 53

Looks like I still have room for improvement then.

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 25, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Needing some weight!

I gained weight immediately after being diagnosed 5 months ago, but have since lost weight, and it's continuing to drop. I'm now 10 stone 9. I was...

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 25, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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HbA1c @ 53

When diagnosed in March my HbA1c was in the 90's. I saw the consultant for the first time last week, and they did a blood test, first since being...

Thread by: johnmtp, Jun 25, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin pens

Novopen Echo also for my Bolus. Lantus is a disposable.

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 20, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

I was recently diagnosed, and my wife went and bought some diabetic sweets, and they all had the same if not more carbs. than normal sweets!!

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 6, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Can novorapid act differently for each person

I could give that a try .. have my sandwich and then mid afternoon maybe the banana.

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Can novorapid act differently for each person

If I had just the sandwich I would be starving by 3pm ! - maybe need to find something else to eat that's not carbs to keep me going

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Can novorapid act differently for each person

Thanks for the reply, At lunch I normally have a sandwich, banana, crisps and a yoghurt, most of which I believe are slow release carbs. I suppose...

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Can novorapid act differently for each person

Hi all, I was diagnosed with type 1 in march of this year, and have been put on Lantus and Novorapid. I was told Novorapid is active for 4 hours,...

Thread by: johnmtp, Jun 3, 2014, 22 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

The is an pilot show on Amazon Prime that gets it right (can't remember the name of the show) .. A group of people are trapped and on old lady...

Post by: johnmtp, Jun 3, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Always Hungry

Weight is 11 stone and staying steady at that. I was 12 stone before dropping to 10.5 in just under 2 weeks, which is when in decided to see my...

Post by: johnmtp, May 29, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Always Hungry

HI, I was only diagnosed a couple of months ago. After just an hour of eating I'm hungry. Is it normal to be feeling hungry all the time?

Thread by: johnmtp, May 29, 2014, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes

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