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  1. Saber

    Type 2 PN nightmare - help!!!

    Have you tried lidocaine patches? I cut them into smaller pieces and put on each thigh as my neuropathy affects feet and legs after 34 years of type 1 diabetes.
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    Type 1.5 Losing weight

    I think this happened to me. I never knew I would be this. I had no name but was told I am type 1 after tablets failed to work.It was a long winded way of getting stabilised and did some damage along the way as ended up with a lot of complications.But I guess you cant change the past you can...
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    Hello folks

    I found all this really interesting and so helpful. Thanks everyone for posting.
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    WHY DO I HAVE HIGHER BLOOD SUGARS AFTER AN INFECTIONS CLEARED

    I was ill for 6 weeks with an e coli urine infection. For 3 weeks my gp surgery said I did not have an infection so I got very ill. When they sent a urine sample to the hospital they found I had an infection and treated it. However my insulin needs have not gone back to normal after the...
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    Type 1.5 Losing weight

    Can I just ask what is LADA?
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    I am 56 and am doing Slimming World to lose weight. I am type 1 diabetic. Love animals, have a beautiful cat and she is called Izzy. We share a flat together. Not married and dont have children cos of diabetes complications. I am happy and live a peaceful life. Love chant music and dub music...
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    Insulin need is getting more and more am concerned!!

    Wow you got a lot of responses. I am not sure I can say any better. But my insulin needs changed rapidly when first diagnosed until it reduced down to about 5 units of mixtard twice a day. They called that the 'honeymoon period' But now I have become resistant to the usual u100 insulin. I take...
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    I have problems with cellulitis and oedema due to me not being able to walk far

    I managed to go and she gave me antibiotic cream. So I am taking oral antibiotics and this. I just hate how long it takes to shift an infection. Thanks to you who listened to me yesterday. It was great support and stopped me being so scared. I asked my doctor why but she just said nothing. And...
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    I have problems with cellulitis and oedema due to me not being able to walk far

    I have problems with cellulitis and oedema due to me not being able to walk far due to diabetic neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I am currently panicking because I cannot get the cellulitis under control and keep having to have antibiotics. I am really scared because I also have made it...
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    thrush

    I was given Nystatin. And just took it cos my mouth was so sore. I also get a lot of Candidia below and Fluconazole helps all over. This is given in different doses but you can get 1 x 150mg tablet which works for 7 days. Very good. Combining with Daktarin Vaginal Cream for women works and...
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    Lol that made me laugh about the bra. I am gonna call them tomorrow and ask about the wires cos...

    Lol that made me laugh about the bra. I am gonna call them tomorrow and ask about the wires cos the ones I have are okay when I the cannula in my tummy but not when it is in my upper arm. And my friend do not like it when all the tubing is showing. They think I look like a Borg from Voyager. I...
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    Insulin pump

    @ConradJ How long have you been using the pump? About a year and a half 2.What were your BGs before this recent bout of normal results? Anything between 2.8 and 27 3.Have you done anything else differently that may contribute to lower BGs? Eg. eaten less, walked in the sunshine more, eaten...
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    I am using Animas Vibe. And yes I will. Initially I just accepted what I was given. But I was...

    I am using Animas Vibe. And yes I will. Initially I just accepted what I was given. But I was allowed to choose between Medtronic and animas vibe.
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    Your post about the different cannulas and choosing between nylon and steel was really...

    Your post about the different cannulas and choosing between nylon and steel was really interesting. And the steel one, does it come in different needle lengths? 6mm does not sound too bad to use.
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    LifeScan introduces new OneTouch Verio blood glucose meter

    I have tried this and found it difficult to use the before meal and after meal settings as you have to keep switching the tag on and off. The start up image is like a computer and looks very posh but then it does not use any graphics after that and is limited on what it can do. You have the...
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    Insulin pump

    I have suddenly been getting normal blood sugars on the insulin pump. I have not seen normal sugar levels for many years. Could this be a breakthrough. I am using animas vibe. Also these readings have been occurring whilst the weather is hot. Why would that make a difference? (I might have...
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    Eat Butter

    I love butter. My weakness. I would eat a tiny amount of butter to avoid margarine but I do not know when to stop. I just love the taste.:D
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    How many ...

    I am on the insulin pump animas vibe so I have to test before eating and I also test before bed and in the night at 3am.(A habit after suffering some really rubbish night time hypos.) I also test if I get any hypo symptoms.Which is rare.:eek: Or if someone thinks I am hypo and I have not...
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    Flying with a pump.

    Thanks for that information it really helps.