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    Help in dealing with hypos

    Hi Jamie, it seems this is more common than we all might think, as I also do this. I have had 2 severe hypos in my sleep, and seem to have lost my awareness of them during the night. My other half has a couple of times now asked me what he should do when he too nudges me and I 'refuse' to wake...
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    Type 1 & TTC

    Re: Type 1 & TTC Ignore my last message....found it! :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 1 & TTC

    Re: Type 1 & TTC Hi Hellbunny, im looking for that group on fb and can't find it. Loads of pages and groups for 'sugar mummy's' if you get my drift, but struggling to find the right one. Any suggestions? Thanks. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    27th Feb 1997, when I was 13. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How did YOU come up with your username?

    I used to skydive, but unfortunately I had a malfunction on one jump and ended up hitting the ground a wee bit hard and crushed one of my vertebra. My user name was a play of the word 'fallen' as in not so quite innocent 'angel', but also due to having literally 'fallen'. I no longer jump...
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    I'm loving "think like a pancreas".

    I see a lot of you talking about exercise and the book etc. Is the book still handy and relevant if you don't particularly exercise, other than dashing round like a loon at work? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    LOW CARB DIET

    Hiya, I don't particularly, in fact hardly ever restrict my carb content, but I'm type one. However I do from time to time follow the Primal Blueprint way of eating, which is all about low carbs and high protein and veg etc. It's also called the Palleo (not sure I've spelt it correct though)...
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    A BIG NO NO OR A BIG YES YES??

    I've found Hovis wholemeal seed sensations bread to have the lowest carb content in bread that I could find, with only 13.8g of carbs per slice and they're not flimsy slices either :-) and lovely tasting bread. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    What's the best way to bring insulin when traveling?

    I've tried numerous different things in the past, and Frio packs are definitely the way to go :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    New To Insulin Pumps

    Within 2 days of being on the pump I felt soooo much better! And my other half has commented on how much more stable my mood has been. You're likely to get disheartened at times in the early days until all your fastings are done and basal rates just right (I'm still at that point - was put on...
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    New To Insulin Pumps

    Hiya Jo, I wish I'd found this site / app before going on a pump, as I would've asked similar questions as you have. I had the same meter as you and so decided to have the pump that went with it. When first on it, it's natural to be cautious about it, but its very robust and mine has...
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    High sugar this morning

    Sorry, that was meant to say 'through' the night. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    High sugar this morning

    I've been experiencing that every morning for a while now and it's either due to dawn phenomenon or because I'm not getting enough insulin thought the night (I'm on a pump now since mid March). Was told by diabetic nurse to check BM about 3am to try establish what's going on. Sent from the...
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    Counting coffee....

    And I must point out the important bit that I have had no issues with the carb content those things have suggested. BM's always been good after their drinks based on their carb content info provided. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Counting coffee....

    I know both Costa and Starbucks have their nutritional info for all products as I have asked and they've been really good at getting me the info when requested when I order. Starbucks also have an app which tells you the nutritional info for every drink etc. And Costa's website has a fab...
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    Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look like Sp

    Re: Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look lik Thanks for that Riri.....I stupidly hadn't even thought about rinsing the cannula.....maybe logic may kick in more readily when I'm in the situation. Do you also check your BM each time you come out of the sea to then give any insulin...
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    Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look like Sp

    Re: Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look lik Hiya, I know when actually sunbathing it's advisable to put the pump under a towel / out of direct sunlight. But with regards to walking around in just a bikini etc, I'm not sure if it's just a matter of limiting time in direct...
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    Hello from Germany

    Hi Vera, I can comment on both the UK treatment and German as I was diagnosed back in 1997 when I lived in Germany, and I feel truly blessed to have been diagnosed there and not in the UK. I too was admitted to hospital for 2 weeks and was not allowed to leave until both my parents and myself...
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    Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look like Sp

    Re: Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look lik Where did you put your cannula today Icheese? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look like Sp

    Re: Beach holiday / tanning issues / not wanting to look lik Thanks Weeezer, it's comforting to know there's others who have faced / are facing or have similar issues. I was a bit peeved with my G.P last year, as before trying for a baby I went to him and asked what I needed to do (thinking he...
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