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Just wondering what other type 1's feel/ think, I would go out once a week and have about 6-7 pints. Do people think this is too much, or am i doing myself harm.

In dublin airport no, but in London yes, but it could have been anything, I don't think it was the sensor Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

No major problems, but just hassle, they take it from you and swob it etc, one time it came back positive for explosives, I had to laugh, they checked it again and it was fine, but the security really don't know what to do, so to avoid all the hassle and explaining, I turn the receiver off and...

cheers thanks for the feedback guys

Hi, just seeing if type 1's who have a couple of pints on the weekend, do their blood sugars go way up after a pint it two, I know they come down with the alcohol affect, but do you see a rise into the late teens etc after one or two Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I would usually take my Levemir at 10pm, i go to bed around 10.30 or so. I take it again in the mornng at about 7.30. My night dose(7 units) is double the morning dose (3 units) as i am active during the day. I would take my breakfast around 9.30, this is becuase when i used to take the levemir...

Stab him with a load of insulin, that should keep him quiet for a while, or put a load in his drink or somthing - of course only joking - better off just to punch him in the face instead !! -then blame it on a hypo haha

Hi DiabeticWarriorPrincess89 I see from your picture that you are skiing or snow boarding - Just wonder how you get on with that, as i ski as well, and there doesnt seem to be many T1's that do this. - i find my bloods are high for most of the holiday, and i can get quite tired esp. after a bit...

In the hot weather do any other type 1's feel a bit more tired and lack a bit of energy. Is it just me, or would it have anything to do with being a type 1

Thanks for the replies, I just read it on the internet somewhere, there are no signs stating this in the gym. Sorry for any confusion Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I read recently that type 1's shouldn't use the sauna or jacuzzi, as I regular user in the gym, I was wondering what is the reason for this if true Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

yep, the Hartley's jelly 1.2g carb is a winner alright, you can get them in any Tesco

Ok guys thanks for clearing all that up and thanks for the help. So from what I gather IOB on really matters if you are taking corrections, and if so how does it work as sometimes I might take a correction then have something to eat 1 or 2 hours later, ? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

ok, thanks for that,

Can anybody help about how to work this out. I am on MDI, and the Bolus last between 4-5 hours in my system. If i eat a snack 3 hours after lunch etc, how do i know exactly how much insulin to give myself to avoid stacking - i hope this make sense - Thanks in advance

T1 tax, where in Ireland are you based, I'm in dublin and there is a T1 group that meet up once a month, half the group are on pumps , and have loads of good advice, let me know if you want more info Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am hoping to get the consumables funded, just trying to negotiate at the moment, so when they get back to me I'll let you know Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi flowerpot, thanks for the review it is really helpful Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

HI, Thanks for that. But it is really infor on the Medtronic Veo with CGM that i am looking for, as i can get all the consimables funded for this, and if i go for the Animas Vibe w/ dexcom, i would have to self fund the CGM Dexcom part

HI, I thinking i might be getting this pump, and just seeing if anyone has any reviews about it and the CGM part of it. When you disconnect, can you still swim, take a bath/jacuzzi with the CGM sensor/ reciever still attached etc . What is the CGM like during sporting activities - any reviews...