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  1. Travelling enthusiast
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    Sick day!

    My favourite quote yet: Its unpredictability is the only thing that is predictable! Sometimes I need to remind myself of this, so frustrating when...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. Travelling enthusiast
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    Injection sites

    Lots of information on this link which I found rather enlightening http://www.fit4diabetes.com/files/4214/0845/6113/FIT_TP_Site_Selection.pdf
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. Travelling enthusiast
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    Mood swings and emotion :(

    Hello CoralKay, This conversation really struck home for me, as I’ve recently started to find my emotions being affected more and more by my sugar...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Dec 17, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. Travelling enthusiast
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    How do you feel when high?

    I feel tired, really thirsty and go to the toilet more often, I get cranky too! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Jul 9, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. Travelling enthusiast
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    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    I got told this by a pharmacist, expect she said "your not even that fat" I'm 5"2 and 9 stone, I was stunned so thanked her Sent from the...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. Travelling enthusiast
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    Mine is 6.9, So higher than I'd like, I'm T1, does anyone know what the ideal is? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. Travelling enthusiast
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    10, I found out on Friday the and now I'm so superstitious, there were loads of Friday the 13ths last year Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Travelling enthusiast
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    Should we do as we are told?

    No, I would def not take all the advice doctors give me. They are human, make mistakes and don't know my body the way I do. I'm not feckless but...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  9. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    I agree, I think GP's are great, but mine won't discuss options really, I asked about a pump, was told no, I asked about new types of insulin, I...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    More than welcome to the conversation. It's great to be getting advice now. I asked my GP Feb to go to a DAFNE course and she said she saw no...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    Hi Spiker, can I ask another question please? Is it possible to do the Basal test, but instead of not eating, just eat protein, maybe eggs for...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  12. Travelling enthusiast
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    should you reuse pen needles

    Completely agree Hilow, 50years that's a long time, congratulations on managing it so well for all that time. The cost is something we are all...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, May 1, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  13. Travelling enthusiast
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    What's the worst experience you have experienced with type 1???

    What a horrible human being that doctor. Don't they take an oath - First do no harm, he must have missed that day at Uni. But look your still here...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  14. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    Ok, so my current basal rate is 20 units, my carb ratio is 1u:5gch and my correction ratio is 1u:2mmol So how much do you think my basal rate...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  15. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    I never knew anything about these ratios. Seems quiet tough. A full day without food each time I do the test. Do you mind me asking what your...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  16. Travelling enthusiast
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    should you reuse pen needles

    Whay are our brains shrinking? First the needles and now this, things just keep getting worse :)
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  17. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    Hi Spiker, I actually did raise my lantus over Christmas 2013, I changed it by 1 unit in the morning and 1 unit at night and I ended up having...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 30, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  18. Travelling enthusiast
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    Little bit depressed

    Thank you, I think you and your Dad are very wise. I'll try and remember this the next time I have a blip and not beat myself up too much....
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. Travelling enthusiast
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    should you reuse pen needles

    Thanks for the article, its good. I will make a conscious effort to change needles more often. I still think it’s a personnel choice and everyone...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Disillusioned

    Don’t be disillusioned at all, the weight loss is great news, congratulations. Doctors give out terrible advice all the time. The one that drives...
    Post by: Travelling enthusiast, Apr 28, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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