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    Black spot with redness around Injection site?

    Hi guys I've just noticed a black spot with redness, around an injection site and I'm wondering whether this is normal, or this is something I should be concerned about. I'm scared this might be infected.
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    Drinking alcohol? (Cider)

    Hi Today I've had 3 ciders and I haven't gave myself any insulin apart from correction doses and carbing for my food. My blood sugar was quite high (18). I just don't know how to manage alcohol with t1 and I really need some help. Right now I'm scared to go to sleep in case I have a severe...
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    Anyone else here Coeliac as well?

    Hello Apparently it is common for Type 1 Diabetes and Coeliac Disease to be co-existing conditions as they are both autoimmune. I'd just like to found out if anyone else in the forum is also T1 and Coeliac as I have both myself [emoji51]
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    How often should you check ketones?

    Hi I know you should always check your ketone Levels if you're BG is above 13.9, however apart from that when else should you be checking them? Thanks [emoji4]
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    Dead in Bed Syndrome?

    Hi I've known about DIBS since I was first diagnosed with T1 but recently it has been giving me a lot of anxiety and fear before I go to bed at night. I'd just like to know how rare DIBS is and if there is anyway to prevent it. The thought that you could have great control of your diabetes and...
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    Stressed and anxious

    Hi, Lately I've been getting anxious over the fact that diabetes is going to be with me for the rest of my life, and how from now until the day I die I will have to inject myself and test my blood sugars and I won't get a single day off from Type 1. That thought absolutely TERRIFIES me. Does...
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