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  1. Big_Col
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    Hospital deaths

    T1 and T2 are completely different. It's like saying 25% of people with skin cancer or a limp are dying; it doesn't help either group.
    Post by: Big_Col, May 14, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. Big_Col
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    TYPE 1 Immune System - stronger or weaker?

    The anecdotes are strong in this thread.
    Post by: Big_Col, Mar 28, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. Big_Col
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    Self isolation for 12 weeks ?????

    You don't go to your GP, you want 111. https://111.nhs.uk/isolation-note/
    Post by: Big_Col, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  4. Big_Col
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    Corona virus isolation

    The Ministry of Defence have been told to be on standby for complete UK lockdown as of Monday evening at 6pm... No one is to leave their homes...
    Post by: Big_Col, Mar 23, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  5. Big_Col
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    Around 10 Finger Pricks And No Blood!?

    Best tip I ever got was to prick, wait a few seconds, pull apart the skin slightly and the blood will flow. Works everytime.
    Post by: Big_Col, Feb 4, 2020 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. Big_Col
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    donating blood?

    I have a rare blood type that they are desperate for. Just before diagnosis I was going to start to donate platelets. I always gave blood....
    Post by: Big_Col, Jul 13, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. Big_Col
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    Has anyone used Humalin S over Novorapid

    Cannot give a comparison as I've never used Novorapid. Always used Humulin S and never have spikes. I do tend to bump along 4-5 munching mini...
    Post by: Big_Col, Jun 14, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. Big_Col
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    Opinions wanted from fellow type 1's

    Having to get up 30 minutes earlier in the morning to check my blood to ensure it is high enough to drive to work. That yearly trip to the...
    Post by: Big_Col, Jun 6, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. Big_Col
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    Finally some good news from the DVLA

    It should be pointed out that this is not a hard rule. I've a job that is both physical and requires driving. More frequent testing than every 2...
    Post by: Big_Col, Mar 10, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. Big_Col
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    Who on here eats a ' normal diet"......

    Me too. Hba1c of 36. Never had any training, just guestimate Insulin. It can be done. I don't worry about diabetes at all. Perhaps that's the secret.
    Post by: Big_Col, Feb 14, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  11. Big_Col
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    Apparently I should have gone to Specsavers. ;)
    Post by: Big_Col, Feb 11, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. Big_Col
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    Doesn't everyone? 1 year ago. It's a yearly thing.
    Post by: Big_Col, Feb 2, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. Big_Col
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    No idea then :(
    Post by: Big_Col, Feb 2, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. Big_Col
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    Diabetic eye test at Boots

    Went along to my local Boots last week where I've had my eye test done for years. When trying to book the appointment was told that they weren't...
    Thread by: Big_Col, Feb 1, 2019, 16 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  15. Big_Col
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    Anyone With Type 1 And No Complications

    Coming up on 20 years. Eat pretty much what I want, only had minimal training at diagnosis and guess on insulin. So no complications. Every DN...
    Post by: Big_Col, Jan 28, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  16. Big_Col
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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    36. Again. :wacky:
    Post by: Big_Col, Jan 2, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. Big_Col
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    Needle length

    4 v 12.5 [IMG]
    Post by: Big_Col, Nov 19, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  18. Big_Col
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    Needle length

    Everybody was called in to see my 12.5mm needles. :happy:
    Post by: Big_Col, Nov 15, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  19. Big_Col
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    could co-codamol be lowering my blood sugar?

    Long term user of co-codamol. Personal experience is that it makes no difference to my control if I do or don't take it.
    Post by: Big_Col, Oct 31, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  20. Big_Col
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    Limiting Hypo treatment

    Glucotabs aren't too bad.
    Post by: Big_Col, Oct 29, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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