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Co-Amoxiclav - has anyone taken this? How did it affect you?

I’ve had it loads of times. It doesn’t affect my BG at all. However if I’m really bad I will be placed on steroids too (for asthma) which then...

Post by: DBolding, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Medical retirement

I can completely understand where you are coming from. I am a tube driver doing multiple shifts which can be really hard on mdi. I was at the...

Post by: DBolding, Feb 15, 2018 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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What am I?

Apparently being gad doesn't mean t1 anymore lol. I have had 2 cpep tests done. One near diagnosis and one a couple of months ago. Even the one a...

Post by: DBolding, Mar 8, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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What am I?

Omg what I wrote here is correct!! Wow I have no idea how to change my profile wow that is so wrong lol

Post by: DBolding, Mar 7, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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What am I?

Hi I'm looking for your opinion as the Doctors and nurses I see seem to be erm well actually I won't even go there!! I was diagnosed with...

Thread by: DBolding, Mar 7, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

I don't mind ignorant people who come out with stupid remarks as long as they are willing to listen and learn. However it's the ones who know best...

Post by: DBolding, May 24, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Blood sugars

What I meant to say is that Metformin does not directly lower BG. Yes it helps with the lowering of BG but doesn't lower it directly. Metformin...

Post by: DBolding, May 21, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Blood sugars

I am so pleased David that you read my entire post rather than just quoted one section completely out of context. Maybe in my original post I...

Post by: DBolding, May 10, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Blood glucose testing

Isn't there something in the NICR guidelines about type 2 diabetics being told they should be testing their BG when first diagnosed so that they...

Post by: DBolding, May 6, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Blood sugars

Metformin doesn't actually lower your BG all it does it make you less insulin resistant so that your body can use what it has better. Metformin...

Post by: DBolding, May 6, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Type 1s: What Is/was Your Blood Sugar This Evening And This Morning ?

7.9 last night and 7.7 this morning :-)

Post by: DBolding, May 5, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Does it get better? Tell me your experience

I eat what I want and just dose adjust to it. It's also about learning what your body can tolerate food wise and adjusting the food and the doses...

Post by: DBolding, May 5, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Does it get better? Tell me your experience

Also just wanted to say a big well done for the improvement from the first diary entry to where you are now. It does take some time to get it all...

Post by: DBolding, May 5, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Blood glucose testing

I think it's good to check your BG to see how different food can affect your levels so you can learn what works for you and what doesn't.

Post by: DBolding, May 4, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Does it get better? Tell me your experience

What BG meter do you use? I use the AccuChek expert which calculates for you and tells you the doses to take. Let's you set different ratios for...

Post by: DBolding, May 4, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin pen recommendations please

Oh a HD one. Maybe the manufacturer rep would give it for free?

Post by: DBolding, May 4, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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needles hurt...

Glucorx needles are horrible. Ì was placed on them. I have had blunt needles and needles that constantly bend. I haven't bled so much whilst...

Post by: DBolding, May 4, 2016 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Insulin pen recommendations please

I use the Luxura pen in the UK :-) but it doesn't have half doses. Only full units at a time

Post by: DBolding, May 4, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Type 2 Help

Hi Mike a suggestion You say you do walking everyday? What about if you done your walk after eating your high carb foods as that would help bring...

Post by: DBolding, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
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Which meter?

I hate the gluco rx meters. Always found their numbers wonky! I use the accu chek expert and absolutely love it! GPs prefer the gluco rx range as...

Post by: DBolding, Apr 10, 2016 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring

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