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  1. Choosehappy

    GP told me today to stop checking my blood sugar

    Wow, anything above I think 13mmol is high and as a type 1 I have to check for keytones for anything over 16. When I was first diagnosed my blood sugars were at 55 and my keystones 5.5 and I was rushed to hospital in critical condition! I would go to another doctor moving forward, also it’s your...
  2. Choosehappy

    3 month check up

    Amazing! Well done you should be so proud of yourself!
  3. Choosehappy

    A bit of self-promotion, but the forum gets a decent mention

    I’ll have to have a listen in my days off! The cakes sound awesome!
  4. Choosehappy

    Healing Of Type 1 Diabetes

    Wow, amazing if she truly was cured, would be good to hear from her again so many years later to see how she is getting on. I’m not holding too much hope for a cure, I may see something similar in my time but I very much doubt the nhs would fund it, such like as an artificial pancreas, I have...
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    How the diabetes forum has helped

    I am loving this forum! It’s wonderful for newly diagnosed people and everyone is so friendly! I am learning and I am inspired and feeling positive!
  6. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Thank you so much everyone! I have a long way to go but I am off to a good start and that is what counts! Can’t wait for the daphne course to start back up, I still need to do Bertie yet as well! Work has been so busy but I have 10 lovely days off after tomorrow so I am in the best mood! Night...
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    How is everyone tonight? I know it’s a while off but what are your hopes for the new year?
  8. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Evening everyone :) in an amazing mood today, diagnosed only 2 weeks ago but my nurse said I am doing remarkable so far! I am very proud and so happy and feeling blessed to have such a supportive nurse! Just can’t wait for lockdown to end so I can see my family again and... go for an...
  9. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Thank you!
  10. Choosehappy

    Managing exercise and insulin

    Hi all, I keep hypoing after my daily 40 minute dog walk! This is the only execersize I am currently doing (other than housework) as I was only diagnosed a few week ago and just getting used to my body and insulin. Any tips?? I cleaned the back garden yesterday and had a hypo!! I was 8 when I...
  11. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Do we not have a separate what have you eaten today forum to type 2s or do you guys write in there? I would like to take part but it is only ever type 2s that write in there
  12. Choosehappy

    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Do you mean the no added sugar nicks bars? Are they any good I have been thinking of getting them, they do like peanut and fudge?
  13. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    Wow thank you for all this info i am going to have a good read after work! I can’t wait to see my family again xx
  14. Choosehappy

    Type 1'stars R Us

    You’re the best fairy godmother! Thanks for your help! Have a nice evening, talk soon x
  15. Choosehappy

    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    You can beat this, you can! You will live a beautiful life and you will get through these hard times with strength! And you are stunning, and you are worth this world, yes sometimes sad and horrid, but filled with family love and wonderful things to see and do. Spend your time wisely and if you...
  16. Choosehappy

    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    These small stories mean a lot to me as a newly diagnosed and show me that the only thing my diagnosis truly should change is my pancreas x
  17. Choosehappy

    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    It does thank you x
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    Type 1'stars R Us

    Hi everyone, I hope you are all having a lovely day. I thought I’d ask as I recently found Hartleys no added sugar jellies which are practically no carbs and perfect for a sensible sweet treat now and again with no spikes and good control! I wonder if anyone else knows of any no added sugar...
  19. Choosehappy

    Switching to Tresiba

    I definetly prefer tresiba, I was only only Lantau for a few days but I find tresiba slower acting and so there’s not as much risk of hypo during sleep
  20. Choosehappy

    Help with diabetes

    Hi Adam, you can do this! Since diagnosis my motto is that I will not let this beat me! I will take this as a challenge!
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