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

    Re: Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabe Yes, I had a really nasty flu virus before getting type 1. My mum had the same virus...
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 13, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    How often do you change canula sites?

    Mine start to get sore after only a couple of days, and sugars begin to get quite erratic after that. Anyone else have the same problem?
    Thread by: Herbie72, Sep 3, 2012, 6 replies, in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Carpal tunnel syndrome - painful

    Thanks for the replies, all. My appointment with the GP is tomorrow, but ironically the CTS is the best it's been for weeks! Will see how...
    Post by: Herbie72, Sep 3, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Left hand gone numb

    Got me worried about neuropathy, now, as my numbness and tingling is in both hands and arms. Just noticed this thread, so apologies for starting...
    Post by: Herbie72, Aug 28, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Carpal tunnel syndrome - painful

    Hi all, For about a year or so, I've occasionally been getting numb fingers, hands and arms (most usually at night) – symptoms which have usually...
    Thread by: Herbie72, Aug 28, 2012, 12 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Insulin potency loss speed at different temperatures?

    So that does, basically, mean that sugars can go up in heat. Interesting...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Sugars have gone ballistic in this heat!

    Interesting, that, Jopar. I'd had a couple of days off, so maybe it was as simple as that. Change in routine, less rushing around... I was...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jul 26, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Sugars have gone ballistic in this heat!

    Anyone else having similar experiences? My BG was 20 just now when I tested before lunch, and it was similar yesterday. I'm usually fine that time...
    Thread by: Herbie72, Jul 25, 2012, 15 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Tiredness

    In response to SarahW's original post, I am ALWAYS tired! Often wonder whether it's the diabetes; even before having kids I was always knackered,...
    Post by: Herbie72, Apr 26, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    ******FLEXLINK PLUS RE-CALL******

    Anyone know what the latest on this is? Because they're still running low on stocks of the regular Flex Link equipment...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 18, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Medical Exemption Certificate

    Mine looks like Sid's, but I've got no idea where it is. I've only had it a few years, though, just used to tick the box on the prescription...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Stress - does it make your sugars go up or down?

    I can't remember, it's too long ago! But I am still finding atm, that my sugars go both ways when I'm stressed. Usually, when running about late,...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Why don't pumps come with pre-filled cartridges?!!

    Hey, no worries. Not been on here for a while so apologies for not replying sooner! I've got an appointment with my DSN soon, so will ask about...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    bubbles in cartridge/infusion set

    Bubbles are the bane of my life and affect my control MASSIVELY. Have got an appointment with my DSN next week (I think), so will raise the issue...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 12, 2012 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Stress - does it make your sugars go up or down?

    That is what's always confused me, Daisy. I tend to go low when I'm being overwhelmed by my two lively kids (aged four and 18 months) - but that...
    Post by: Herbie72, Jan 3, 2012 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Food that doesn't affect BS but it should

    For me, it's the opposite: the bacon and egg sarnie from my local cafe messes up my sugars big time. There can't be more than 15g CHO per slice of...
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 23, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Why don't pumps come with pre-filled cartridges?!!

    Had a meeting with my DSN this morning and I asked her about this - she said that Roche are set to bring out a new pump which will use pre-filled...
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 23, 2011 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  18. Herbie72
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    Hypo awareness dogs...

    What an absolutely incredible story :thumbup:
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 23, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Male type 1 diabetic for 23 years needing assistance

    Hi Lu-E-B, Hope you're ok. I've always wondered whether there were any side effects of synthetic insulin, myself, so it's interesting to read...
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Why don't pumps come with pre-filled cartridges?!!

    Very good point, I often bash mine in everyday use. Is there any reason why they couldn't do pre-filled plastic cartridges?! :?
    Post by: Herbie72, Nov 22, 2011 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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