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Freestyle Optium Neo

I took a free upgrade to the optium neo from an optium xceed but carried on using my xceed until it broke. I stupidly didn't contact Freestyle...

Thread by: Lucie75, Nov 18, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Canula location...how far is too far?

It's probably because it's a new site. I'd give it a day and see if it calms down, providing insulin delivery is ok. I had this when I first used...

Post by: Lucie75, Jun 16, 2014 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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1.8mmol/L Hypo

I was digging at the allotment at the weekend and my husband asked if I was okay (this is usually a sign there is something wrong). Apparently I...

Post by: Lucie75, May 20, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Pump help!!

You'll soon learn what works best for you. When I first started on my pump I religiously changed my set every 3 days and only changed the...

Post by: Lucie75, May 16, 2014 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Disconnecting from pump for swimming

I'm going on holiday next week. I'm hoping for sunshine, warmth, peace and quiet, kids happily playing, birds singing, blue skies. Who am I...

Thread by: Lucie75, May 15, 2014, 5 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Not a great start to the day

Gosh, been there done that. Hope you manage to get things sorted as the day goes on. Before going on a pump I used to sometimes do my evening...

Post by: Lucie75, May 14, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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How many test strips do you use a month?

On average I do 8-10 tests per day as I'm also on a pump. If questioned by my gp I would remind them that this is completely justified (i.e....

Post by: Lucie75, May 13, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 rules we accidentally break :/

Insulin can be kept out of the fridge for up to 4 weeks before it is spoiled (providing it's not exposed to extreme temps). I always keep the one...

Post by: Lucie75, May 12, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Why is overnight fasting necessary for a blood test?

I agree with Spiker - I only ever have hypos on the days where I eat more carbs. On days where I strictly limit my carbs my bg is steady all day.

Post by: Lucie75, May 9, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Now the hard work begins

If you're anything like me you'll be amazed at the improved control it gives you and the ability to make minor adjustments for massive...

Post by: Lucie75, May 6, 2014 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Why is overnight fasting necessary for a blood test?

I may have completely misunderstood your point but my understanding is that your liver will only dump glucose if your blood sugar falls too low,...

Post by: Lucie75, May 6, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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What happened to the Bank Holiday??

Usually the lack of resistance on a pen tells you something is wrong. Did you have no indication at all?

Post by: Lucie75, May 6, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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First time for everything

It had to happen sooner or later. Had breakfast this morning and got in the car to go to work and when I was about half way there I realised I'd...

Thread by: Lucie75, May 6, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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Hypo awareness

It is common for you to lose awareness while pregnant - test lots just to be on the safe side. I lost mine from about 2 months in each of my...

Post by: Lucie75, May 4, 2014 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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How long does it take to recover from a hypo

The sheer exhaustion that I experience after a bad hypo lasts for hours and, as Spiker said, I usually need to sleep before I feel any better. A...

Post by: Lucie75, May 2, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Standard bolus/ multiwave bolus..

As Spiker said it is useful for high fat meals especially things like pizza (which impacts my bg even 12 hours later - a big no no for me). I've...

Post by: Lucie75, May 2, 2014 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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How the DOC helped me (after 49yrs of T1)

I too can remember being made to have a hypo before being allowed home from hospital as an 8 year old. I didn't get the sweats or anything, just...

Post by: Lucie75, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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How the DOC helped me (after 49yrs of T1)

Hi Lisbet, I agree totally with everything you've touched on. I've been T1 for 30 years and neither my parents nor me had any sort of instruction...

Post by: Lucie75, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Bad hypo

@Hooked, if you compare Lucozade Sport with normal Lucozade it has much lower carbs. Per 100ml normal lucozade has 17.2g carbs (of which sugars...

Post by: Lucie75, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Whats your weirdest phobia?

Don't know if you'd say it was a phobia but I cannot stand the sound of people eating. I zone in on it at mealtimes etc and it's all I can hear....

Post by: Lucie75, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: General Chat

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