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I did this research cos my blanket smell differently after T1

Anyone tried before? Not dosing much but keep going hypo whole day and whole night.

Anybody's heart thumps like crazy just because of a little exertion like walking to the flight gate dragging along a 10kg luggage on wheels? Just before I was diagnosed, I ran small marathons. Always very fit. Right after I was diagnosed, my heart starts thumping very fast just for me to get out...

Right dosage right carbs, good reading after 4 hours. But... Serious dizziness 1 hour after food that lasts for 1-2 hours. Diabetes related? Or something else I need to check on?

Thoughts? Met many airport security people who insists that insulin should be put through x-ray even though the x-ray machine doesn't check anything in the insulin. "Manufacturers indicate that, ideally, insulin should not be exposed to x-rays during travel and that it be inspected manually...

In one hour and have the whole day free!

Passed my family a batch of new insulin and needles without giving proper instructions and they left the insulin plus the novo needles in the fridge. Now wondering if the needles will rust when I take them out, eg when Travelling when I need a few days of supply.

Wondering if 1 unit of lantus bring down the same amount of bg as 1 unit of novorapid. I know the acting time is different but I'm wondering if I switch to snacking more throughout the day I can substitute 1 unit of novorapid with 1 unit of lantus.

Funny game I play with my brain: when I read slowly and in detail about DKA, I start crying. It's funny. I am guessing my subconscious mind, the part that controls bodily functions, was traumatised by my DKA and when I recall the episode, it gets scared. Heeheehee. Wonder how many people...

Is it possible to hypo unaware and then show a high bg 2 hours later? Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Once diagnosed, one will inevitably encounter well wishers hoping to help or trying to manage their own grief and fear. Following are the few types of reactions, pick the one you hate or like most: 1. The silver lining : eg, it's a good thing! Now you'll be more aware of your body 2. You're...

Got distracted thinking about work. Gave myself 6 instead of 4. Can I apply the following maths: 4 insulin (usual) = 3 cho 2 insulin (extra) = 1.5 Cho 1 Apple = 1 Cho 0.6 cup of milk = 0.5 Cho So i eat apple and drink milk on top of 3 slices of bread and butter? And do I reduce lunch dosage...

as a newly diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes patient, I am very encouraged to learn about service dog for Diabetic patients. Sad though that location wise, being in Singapore/Asia, we do not have something similar. https://dogs4diabetics.com/ For the past 12 years, I have trained dogs for obedience...