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    Frozen shoulder

    Logie. How are you now? I have a frozen shoulder and see a consultant next week. My osteopath has said she can no longer help and I will need...
    Post by: SewK8, Apr 29, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Nurse unable to draw blood - tips for tiny veins?

    Hello I really relate to this. I have just spent 9 days in hospital (non diabetes related) and I am black and blue from them trying to put in...
    Post by: SewK8, Jan 20, 2014 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Any Diabetics in Norwich/Norfolk?

    Hi Sorry I can't make it. Can only plan to meet when I am going to the hospital as it is quite a drive from here, until I get my licence back I...
    Post by: SewK8, Dec 5, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Shoes

    Hello I really struggle with shoes too. I have found sketchers to be quite good but everything hurts really. I have had. 7 operations on my feet...
    Post by: SewK8, Dec 4, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    1st day with my pump!!!

    Hiya I started a week ago in insulin in the pump. It feels so odd not to inject and I still keep thinking I need to! I met the Roche rep too,...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Any Diabetics in Norwich/Norfolk?

    Re: T2 in Norwich area? Hi I am a type one and go to Norwich for clinic. Sometimes it's nice to know someone else at clinic so would be happy to...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 26, 2013 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Socks....!!!

    Hello I have the same problem! I have some soft fluffy socks to wear in bed as if my feet are cold I can't sleep. They are a few sizes too big...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 22, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    World Diabetes Day

    Yes that really sums it up. Could you pm me the blog please? I am on my way to start on the pump. It seems fitting to be starting today. Kat...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 14, 2013 in forum: Alternative Treatments
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    humulin i

    Hello I have been on humalin I since doing DAFNE as lantus did nothing for me. I take mine at 11pm and. 8am but struggle overnight but it keeps...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 10, 2013 in forum: Insulin
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    How many vials?

    Hi I am having huge issues with my gp about prescriptions for starting on my pump. (I start on Thursday) Anyway, one new thing to worry me is I...
    Thread by: SewK8, Nov 10, 2013, 8 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Accu-chek combo pump

    Hello This really worries me as I am due to start on this pump on Thursday. Hopefully the clinics are aware of the problem and won't start anyone...
    Post by: SewK8, Nov 8, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead

    Hi I tried it and the 1 st weeks was ok but then it was a disaster. Very hard to control BS. I sent the juicer back and now just eat well. Don't...
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 31, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Halloween Screamers!

    I remember a nurse had no idea how to load the lancet so used to just use a needle! Her little prick was more like using a sword! I swear it...
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 24, 2013 in forum: General Chat
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    Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM)

    Hi I had one for a week, little black box thingy! I wish I could have one full time as I have no hypo awareness. Hospital can't fund cgms at the...
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 21, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Flu Jab

    Hi I had mine yesterday and have been in bed feeling generally unwell all day. Arm aches a bit but just feel really unwell. Hope it clears by...
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 20, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Insulin overdose error

    Hello. I have just made the worst mistake in my. 29 yrs as a type 1. Instead of having my usual 3u of humalin I, I have taken my morning dose of...
    Thread by: SewK8, Oct 18, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Got my start date!

    Oops! It was late! Yes it's an insulin pump! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 9, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Got my start date!

    I got the call today with my start date of 14th November! I am so pleased as I wasn't expecting to start till after Christmas. Anyone else in...
    Thread by: SewK8, Oct 9, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Anyone in Norwich?

    Just a quick update. I spoke to the DSN today and I am due to start in November! Should have a call in the next couple of days with all the dates...
    Post by: SewK8, Oct 1, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Anyone in Norwich?

    Hello Thank you for asking. I went for the pump assessment and have been approved. just waiting now for a start date. they said to expect it to be...
    Post by: SewK8, Sep 27, 2013 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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