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17 years a type 1 diabetic

Sometimes people who don't have either T1 or T2 diabetes make the most stuuuuuuupid comments, based on ignorance and complete lunacy. Try to rise...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Feb 18, 2019 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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Employer and time off - I’M REALLY FED UP

At your stage 2, inform them that Diabetes is covered by the equality act. Any employer with any sense will back away and see this as a warning to...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Feb 16, 2019 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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Compatible phones for freestyle libre

Any phone with the NFC software on it works. I use my phone all the time with the Freestyle Libre and it works well. This is good because I was...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Feb 16, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Bruising from second Freestyle Libre sensor

I had a mark on my arm when I removed my first sensor one week ago. It takes some force to pull out......wow I might need forceps next time! I...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Feb 13, 2019 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Insultard to levemir

I had lows in the night, 2.2 from 3am until I woke about 8am. Basel insulin is Levemir in the morning and 10pm in the evening. Last night, in an...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Feb 13, 2019 in forum: Insulin
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Diabetic Hamper

Oh my golly gosh.....the price of that hamper is a joke. If you buy those items seperatly it would probably cost £20.00. I'm not so sure they...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Dec 20, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Media Perception

I have lived most of my life with T1 diabetes, and I also feel very healthy, with good bg control I am no different than those without it, or this...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Nov 18, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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Some good T1 news on world diabetes day

This has made my day. It would be good to see where my blood sugars are trending. Hope to be a recipient of a Freestyle Libre one day.

Post by: squeezelouise400, Nov 14, 2018 in forum: Diabetes News
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Hypo at work

You are protected from discrimination like the type you are experiencing by the Equality Act 2010. The two 'braincells' who have discrimated...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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Think Like A Pancreas?

This book has been amazing. The correction doses for high blood sugars have saved me from the DKA vulture umpteen times. I no longer need to be...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Nov 11, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Should I tell my new boss?

I was once told that diabetics who fail to tell their employers that they have diabetes leave themselves open for dismissal, and that an employer...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Aug 23, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Evidence for kidney protection from Lisinopril

I have CKD stage 3 but my Kidneys are fine funnily enough I was told that I have managed to save my kidneys with improved blood glucose control...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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has anyone had vision or foot or any other condition problems from diabetes?

I have calcification of the blood vessels in my right wrist which was diagnosed after an X-Ray a few months ago. I have retinopathy in both eyes...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Breakfast

I have a high fibre cereal, All bran, or Bran Flakes, or Malted Wheaties with a low fat fruit yogurt. Total carbohydrate value of between 43 and 45g.

Post by: squeezelouise400, Jun 28, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Does Anyone Know The Carbohydrate Values Of Filter Coffee?

Thanks for your replies guys. My sugars went as high as 24.0 mmol, but fortunatly my GP has given me some antibiotics for a kidney infection and...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Jun 1, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Does Anyone Know The Carbohydrate Values Of Filter Coffee?

I have just found this http://www.diabetes.co.uk/food/coffee-and-diabetes.html info on caffiene and people with Type 2. I think this may explain...

Post by: squeezelouise400, May 26, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Does Anyone Know The Carbohydrate Values Of Filter Coffee?

Yeah it's wierd. I will eat the same amount of food tomorrow that I ate today but have instant black coffee as an alternative to the Italian...

Post by: squeezelouise400, May 26, 2014 in forum: Ask A Question
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Does Anyone Know The Carbohydrate Values Of Filter Coffee?

Does anyone know what the carbohydrate values of filter coffee is? That is black filter coffee without milk and sugar? I have just started to...

Thread by: squeezelouise400, May 26, 2014, 16 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1 diabetic - but want to lose weight !

I always struggled with my weight, I needed to lose a stone and a half until I studied the glycaemic index and put myself on an eating plan (I...

Post by: squeezelouise400, Mar 29, 2014 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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Sugarsnap peas and Teriyaki Sauce

I ate the whole bag! Dipped each one in teriyaki sauce and it tasted wonderful. Then it sent my sugars into orbit!

Thread by: squeezelouise400, Mar 29, 2014, 1 replies, in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes

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