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Type 1.5 Legs and hands cramps

I know a few years back I got a doze of cramps in both my hands and legs, but went to my GP. I think it turned out that I was dehydrated. So I...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Medical Team - Care (or lack thereof)

Thanks, thats what I actually have done already, provided them a list of what I call a food diary (foods I ate, blood sugar readings, Carb count...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Eye Tests

Thanks, their website actually indicates it should be "free" but when I mentioned this on the phone she tried to tell me I had read it wrong....

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Benefits
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Nhs care shocking

Also DAFNE courses don't guarantee that you will get perfect levels at all. Only 17% of type 1 s hit the target HBA1c of 6.5% (this is a preview...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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DAFNE - For me - didn't work

So I see a lot of posts recommending DAFNE. I did it last year, and was told that it was revolutionary and would be life changing. Don't get me...

Thread by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Medical Team - Care (or lack thereof)

Sorry yes a Type 1 diabetic, on Toujeo and a fast acting insulin I can't recall. Been diabetic since 4 (so some 30 plus years now) and switched...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Eye Tests

So I'm a type 1 diabetic, and getting confused. I was told that I could get a free eye test with being a Type 1, and so checked out Specsavers...

Thread by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020, 34 replies, in forum: Benefits
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stress as a factor in diabetes complications

Stress is definitely something I am struggling with and I am finding that often, my medical care team are making me more stressed. I am often...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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Excessive sweating

Excessive sweating is quite common. Often when my sugars are high, my body does excessive sweating as a way of trying to burn it up or rid itself...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Diabetics and relationships

Like you, I struggle with telling others. I used to wear a bracelet, but found that often when people asked me about it - they withdrew from me...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 21, 2020 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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Medical Team - Care (or lack thereof)

I'm going through a hard time at the moment with my diabetes care. My sugars are up and down all the time. I did a DAFNE course and it was good...

Thread by: Fearless36, Jun 20, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Label magnifiers

ah apologies - I see it now!

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 8, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Label magnifiers

I did buy some magnifying glasses on amazon but they aren’t that portable and so I heard a nurse on my DAFNE course mention that some were...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 8, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Label magnifiers

@DCUKMod linked to look way more practical! I had no clue something like that existed, very clever. (And now I want one, even though I can still...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 8, 2020 in forum: Ask A Question
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Label magnifiers

So I’m struggling reading food labels and someone mentioned to me I could get hold of a label magnifier. I did a quick search and haven’t been...

Thread by: Fearless36, Jun 8, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Poll: Which diabetes course(s) have you attended?

So I attended a DAFNE and don't get me wrong, it was better than nothing but it left me somewhat troubled wiht my diabetes control and I felt...

Post by: Fearless36, Mar 10, 2020 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Anyone else feel their Doctor(s) let them down ?

I am feeling a bit let down by my care providers. I go to a hospital for diabetes care, and my GP is reasonably good (now). However I went on...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 17, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Poll: Which diabetes course(s) have you attended?

So I did a DAFNE course last October (2018) and recently had a HB1AC test and my results have not reduced but doubled. Not happy or impressed and...

Post by: Fearless36, Jun 17, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Hi all. Need a vent sorry.

Okay so this will involve jumping through hoops a bit, but its worth while doing. Firstly write to the Practice Manager. They have to respond in...

Post by: Fearless36, Mar 6, 2019 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Poll: Which diabetes course(s) have you attended?

I fought to go on one, and it was definitely worthwhile and made the insulin adjustments a bit easier. It did feel somewhat rushed and to some...

Post by: Fearless36, Mar 6, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions

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