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  1. Catherine4188
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    Coronavirus

    Hi, I am T1 and I'm a teacher, I agree that it’s confusing knowing what to do for the best. I have a student who has been told to self isolate as...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Mar 16, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Low mood, feeling like a failure and wanting to self harm again

    I’ve been told by my management that I’m absolutely correct and have done nothing wrong at all, if anything I did over what I should to be kind...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Jan 28, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    Low mood, feeling like a failure and wanting to self harm again

    Thanks everyone. I’ve come into work today and been hit with someone telling me I’ve done something wrong and that I’m responsible for ruining...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    Low mood, feeling like a failure and wanting to self harm again

    Hello all, I’m writing this message to stop myself from heading to the bathroom and using my needles to scratch my stomach. I’ve had about a week...
    Thread by: Catherine4188, Jan 26, 2020, 13 replies, in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Hello, I thought I’d update you on my progress. I’m currently taking 15 units Glargine daily and novorapid if I feel I’ve had s heavy carb...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Oct 6, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    I completely understand how my mum feels. She actually didn’t even talk about the diabetes just our usual chat but then focus on my lingering...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 27, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
  7. Catherine4188
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    I opened up to my friend last night. She’s told my mum. I told her not to as my mam has enough on her plate right now. Just waiting for a phone...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 26, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
  8. Catherine4188
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Thank you for your kind words. My daughter is 4 but normally quite a mature 4. We have just told her that Daddy and Mammy are very tired when she...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
  9. Catherine4188
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    I’ve spoken to the DSN. I have an appointment to see them face to face on Monday next week. They have urged me to try to take my Glargine at least...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
  10. Catherine4188
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Thanks for all your support. Today was meant to be a step forward but I can feel myself going down fast. I didn’t sleep much last night due to...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 25, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Thanks Kittycat, I have a very supportive family in that they have been so much help over the last few weeks with regards to taking the kids so we...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 24, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Thanks for your reply. I know exactly what you’re saying. I checked for ketones a few weeks ago when I hit 25 on a glucose check and they were at...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 24, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Thank you for taking the time to read and reply. It’s nice to know it’s not just me. I’m trying to get the strength to call my diabetes team...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Sep 24, 2018 in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Struggling to cope and avoiding my insulin

    Hello all, I’m having a tough time at the minute and I’m feeling so conflicted about my diabetes management and what I want at the minute....
    Thread by: Catherine4188, Sep 24, 2018, 33 replies, in forum: Eating disorders and diabetes
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    Post pregnancy diabetes confusion, please help...

    Hello all, I am 9 weeks postpartum and a type 1 diabetic diagnosed last February. After having my baby my BG have been all over the place. I...
    Thread by: Catherine4188, Feb 17, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Pregnancy
  16. Catherine4188
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    Pregnant and aspirin

    Hello, I was prescribed it too. Though I didn’t start taking it until about 12 weeks. X
    Post by: Catherine4188, Jan 24, 2018 in forum: Pregnancy
  17. Catherine4188
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    Why are T1 diabetics 4 times more likely to miscarriage....

    Hello, I’m no expert on the figures but I’m T1 and was only diagnosed in February when 9 weeks pregnant. I lost the baby and was told it was...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Jan 14, 2018 in forum: Pregnancy
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    Pre-conception vitamins

    Hello, the high dose folic acid is great, with pregnacare I asked my consultant, once pregnant, if it was ok to take my high dose folic acid and...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Jan 4, 2018 in forum: Pregnancy
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    After pregnancy glucose levels and insulin

    Hi all, Sorry to be back again with questions so soon but I know your all experts. I am now a week after giving birth to my son and my glucose...
    Thread by: Catherine4188, Dec 24, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Pregnancy
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    Type 1 diabetic, baby measuring small!

    Hello, I had a similar scan done at about 27 weeks and I was told my baby was on 10th centile and that I would need extra scans to track. The next...
    Post by: Catherine4188, Dec 19, 2017 in forum: Pregnancy
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