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  1. ChloeAlisha

    Blood glucose meters which are the best?

    The accucheck meter should have come with two blue liquids that are used to calibrate the system to give an accurate reading. If it didn't, just call accucheck and they should send you a few bottles xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  2. ChloeAlisha

    Help me!

    5 times a day, and I do carb count, however at times I get it wrong. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  3. ChloeAlisha

    T1's having strips limited?

    I'm type one and had exactly the same issue. I was restricted to 50 test strips for one month and advised to test less (against my specialists instructions) I ended up having a debate with the GP until the smarmy fool gave in. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  4. ChloeAlisha

    Blood glucose meters which are the best?

    I use the accu check aviva expert. Its easy to use, and you can also have the option to put in a bolus advise system which works on your insulin ratios and the amount of carbohydrates you're having to give you how many units you need to inject. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  5. ChloeAlisha

    Help me!

    I've had type one for nearly two years now, but over the last six months, I've really been struggling to get a grip on my BG levels. Basically, I know that my long lasting is working because my morning figures are in between 4 and 7 mmols but my issue lies with the fact that my BG get very...
  6. ChloeAlisha

    My bloods go up for no reason!

    Maybe you've counted your carbs wrong, or (if you're on it) it might be time to up your fast acting or long lasting insulin. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  7. ChloeAlisha

    When's your DDay (Diabetes day)?

    Type 1, 29th august 2012 at the age of 12. I push it to the back of my mind :-P Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  8. ChloeAlisha

    Stress with diabetes

    Sometimes its best to take yourself away from the situation, try going to a quiet place and try to relax your mind, try thinking of happy times. I get this a lot as well. Be careful not to let yourself get too stressed because that can have a knock on effect on your BG. I know that sometimes its...
  9. ChloeAlisha

    What's the worst experience you have experienced with type 1???

    My worst experience was my diagnosis. The GP called my mum, leaving a voicemail with no warning of what was occurring health wise except, if she deteriorates in the night, take her to a&e. In the morning, the doctors called and asked for me to be brought in. The GP told me that I had type one...
  10. ChloeAlisha

    What's the worst experience you have experienced with type 1???

    She might have had a severe hypo or hyper, sometimes they can cause fits, which sounds like what you've described x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  11. ChloeAlisha

    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    Isn't diabetes when you eat too much sugar or if you're really obese? I get that one a lot -.- Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  12. ChloeAlisha

    Type 1 Care too much??

    Thanks for your advice, I'll take it on board x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
  13. ChloeAlisha

    Type 1 Care too much??

    My family and friends have been constantly on my back about my blood sugar since I was diagnosed two years ago. I understand that they care, but checking up on my three maybe four times in an hour is too much. How can I ask them to worry less in a nice way, because I can't handle it anymore. I...
  14. ChloeAlisha

    Always cold

    I get that, maybe if the doctor didn't give you the results that you wanted, you could maybe ask for a second opinion?? Good luck x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App