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  1. Choosehappy

    Christmas

    Hi guys With little time to go now I thought I would get the ball rolling. I know that not everyone enjoys/celebrates Christmas and that this year it may be a little different for some. Some may find themselves away from family and feeling lonely, so I wanted to create a thread because I am the...
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    Just after eating

    Hi guys Newbie here So I have never tested myself just after eating and today I decided to see what happens just after I’ve had my dinner. So I started eating at 7 and I tested at 7.35 and found my blood sugar was 11.3. Before dinner it had been 8. My question is, is this normal or should it be...
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    Glucose sensors

    Hi guys I am just wondering what sensors you use? I wanted the freestyle libre but it is quite expensive for the sensors each month at £100 ( haven’t asked my nurse yet but doubt I’d be eligible via nhs) does anyone use any others that are abit cheaper? I know some might say you can’t put a...
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    Help with fibre and carbs

    Hi guys I bought a food journal to record everything in but it has like an opening introduction from the author and she has said to minus the amount of fibre from the total carbs of your meal when carb counting, does anyone do this? My nurse has never mentioned this and just wondered if it is a...
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    Baileys

    Hi guys wanting to try and have a tiny bit of baileys on Christmas Day this year, any advice? sorry I know I ask a lot of questions :(
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    Vanilla tea fortnum and mason

    Hi guys can Any ingredients in this tea make bg rise so you think? im still learning at the moment! https://www.fortnumandmason.com/vanilla-nougat-tea-15-silky-tea-bags Are there any type 1s who drink flavoured teas/coffees that can recommend safe ones? I am looking for cinnamon and...
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    Dog Walking and hypos

    Hi all :) I have only been injecting for around a month but I am really struggling with any form of excersise. I am a very active person, always running around the house finding something to do, I take both of my dogs out separately every day and sometimes I like to just go for a walk by...
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    Injecting

    Hi all I have been injecting for around a month now and I just can’t seem to not nip myself a little and draw a tiny bit of blood, then I end up with a tiny little red mark for a while. I mean it’s useful because I know where I have previously injected. But it would be nice to have a clear...
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    When it’s safe to go outside again

    I know that things will never really be the same but when lockdown does end and this whole covid virus calms down, it’s safer and we learn to move forward in the best possible way we can, what will be some of the things you get up to? What do you miss? I miss going to restaurants!!
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