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Having Operation, Diabolical insulin control

Just horrifying !

Post by: JMK1954, Apr 14, 2021 at 11:58 AM in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Why can’t they correct my insulin?

I went through an exactly similar tortuous process when I changed basal insulin. I was wondering if I could order a machine gun on the internet...

Post by: JMK1954, Apr 13, 2021 at 10:31 PM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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No idea what I'm doing - advice needed!

I have never ever been able to eat an extra 15g of carbs without either a massive spike or taking extra insulin to cover it, unless I've been...

Post by: JMK1954, Apr 12, 2021 at 8:27 PM in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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GD Should I speak to my midwife

The OP has tagged (?) her question with 'GD'. I take this to refer to Gestational Diabetes. I have to agree that these levels are much higher...

Post by: JMK1954, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Insulin finally

Yet again, the moral of the tale is : we really are all different. I couldn't eat cake after the glucose today. That would be disastrous.

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Daughter newly diagnosed T1-many questions!

I don't think it's surprising she's feeling angry. I was diagnosed aged 10 and felt intermittently angry for several years. If that's how she's...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 26, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Insulin finally

Years ago, the best answer for me when down to around 2 mml turned out to be glucose, until a test indicated above 4 mml, then a large (for me)...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Insulin finally

I am so glad to hear that they finally reached a diagnosis.for you. I am not surprised you feel a lot better. Don't push yourself too hard at...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 1 Low blood sugar feeling

For me, it depends on the speed of the drop. If I am walking up a hill and start to suspect a dropping glucose level, the hypo symptoms get worse...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 24, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Help needed please

I have to agree. Losing weight if you are not trying to do so may be an indication that your body is no longer producing enough insulin. You need...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 22, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Failing

I agree totally with the replies given above. I have had this extremely annoying and unpredictable condition for 56 years and I think we all...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 20, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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First three month check up

Congratulations ! I have a relative who should take the same steps as you, but doesn't listen. I wish he would. Well done, sir !

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 13, 2021 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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Scared by complaints

So from what you've said, the nurses need to issue a new set of guidance points / adjust the point at which the CGM beeps. You said earlier that...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Scared by complaints

Does this situation all spring from some sort of risk assessment / statement of special needs ? Perhaps it is based on whatever the school's...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 12, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Daughter newly diagnosed T1-many questions!

A tube of glucose tablets in a pocket is all that is needed to fix a hypo or a few jelly babies (usually 2 or 3). In my view, if is always better...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 9, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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Anyone been automatically put onto statins after type 1for 50 years?

If statins had affected your memory and personality as they did mine, you would not be joking about memory or other mental issues. There are...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 4, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 After covid vaccine side effects

Several people have posted about having raised BG levels after the vaccine. I had the same experience, which lasted a few days. Fatigue is listed...

Post by: JMK1954, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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All new

If your thyroid fuction has been the cause of feeling like this in the past, it may be the cause again. I knew I needed a test some years back,...

Post by: JMK1954, Feb 13, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Newly diagnosed since contracting COVID 19 anyone else?

You did well to push them to do something when you were at the doctor's. If you know something is wrong, it's the right thing to do, as it's your...

Post by: JMK1954, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Not sure what I should be doing.

I know that it shakes your confidence when one person at a GP surgery tells you one thing, but another person acts differently, in this case...

Post by: JMK1954, Feb 9, 2021 in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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