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  1. cassie091
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    Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabetes?

    I became a type 1 diabetic after having Asian flu in December 1958. My mother insisted I got it as a result of flu. The consultant said it wasn't...
    Post by: cassie091, Apr 2, 2021 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  2. cassie091
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    Work

    You have a heck of a lot to cope with - T1D plus a heart problem. To try to ensure you do not have debilitating hypos I suggest you ask for a...
    Post by: cassie091, Oct 4, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  3. cassie091
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    Background insulin

    I've been on Lantus and Levimir - one injection at night - but the diabetes consultant suggested I try Tresiba. This is much better for me...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  4. cassie091
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    Hello from Cumbria

    No. No medals. No one has ever mentioned them to me.
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 20, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  5. cassie091
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    Hello from Cumbria

    Forgot to say I live in Cumbria as well. Kendal to be exact though I hail from a London suburb.
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  6. cassie091
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    Hello from Cumbria

    Welcome to the club. I've had type 1 since 1959 - 60 years! But that's no big deal. I have been fit and well for all of that time until recently...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
  7. cassie091
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    Diabetes UK looking for people to do a research interview about remission

    No, you can't because you are still taking insulin. A disease or medical condition is only in remission if you no longer need to take any...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 14, 2019 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  8. cassie091
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    Freestyle libre sensor

    I have to order mine through the NHS Trust that covers my area. My GP's surgery is not permitted to prescribe it. I have to collect the Libre from...
    Post by: cassie091, May 24, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. cassie091
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    Has anyone here been a diabetic for more than 40 years?

    60 years and still going strong with no major complications. Consultants put that down to my being very disciplined about my diet. Far better to...
    Post by: cassie091, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  10. cassie091
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    Healed eyes

    That's great news. I can imagine your relief. I had laser treatment for maculopathy about 6 years ago. saw the ophthalomogist at the hospital 3...
    Post by: cassie091, Apr 4, 2019 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
  11. cassie091
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    Help please

    Type 1 on insulin for 60 years. Blood pressure spasmodically high for about 2/3 years. Thought it might be white-coat syndrome. DN suggested 24 hr...
    Post by: cassie091, Mar 29, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. cassie091
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    Insulin to carbs or carbs to insulin

    I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 60 years ago but haven't got any medals!! In those days it was one injection a day and a strict diet. Not...
    Post by: cassie091, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. cassie091
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    How Many Hypo's Is Too Many?

    I cannot abide the thought of apes (our closest relatives) being put through that sort of hell.
    Post by: cassie091, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. cassie091
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    How Many Hypo's Is Too Many?

    I have suffered severe night time hypos coming round on the floor and wondering where the hell I am. It takes a while for me to realise I am hypo....
    Post by: cassie091, Feb 1, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  15. cassie091
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    Dvla Won't Give My Licence Back.

    As a pvc driver taking insulin I consider it irresponsible of you not to test your blood sugars regularly and, as others have pointed out, every...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 28, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  16. cassie091
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    Stress And Glucose Monitor Readings!!!

    Should have added that the carbs in porridge are slow release. You can have it with yoghurt and a sprinkling of blueberries. delicious and healthy.
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 9, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  17. cassie091
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    Stress And Glucose Monitor Readings!!!

    Try Porridge but without sugar.
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 9, 2018 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
  18. cassie091
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    Police Cells And No Insulin.

    This person was hyper (high blood sugar) not hypo (low blood sugar) as some are suggesting but the consequences could have been equally disastrous...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 9, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  19. cassie091
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    Ok My Turn Please Can I Have A Rant

    There's no point in ranting about this condition. I am just enormously grateful to Banting and Best who discovered insulin and enabled me to live...
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 7, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  20. cassie091
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    Police Cells And No Insulin.

    Clearly you have grounds for a complaint about the unacceptable treatment you received at the police station and you should proceed with that....
    Post by: cassie091, Aug 7, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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