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    Constant hypo's

    Noblehead makes a very good point. A level of 4 when retiring for the night is far too low. I tend to ensure mine are around 8 when going to bed, which allows a drop safely if it should happen. The advice you've got on this forum is excellent. As mo1905 says, also look at the insulin that you...
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    new member

    No problem at all Kassi. Good Luck.
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    new member

    Hi Kassi. I'm relatively new to this forum. ( just joined last week). I've been type 1 diabetic since 1992 when I was diagnosed aged 21. My wife and daughters, now aged 20 and 22, have been an absolute consistent means of support to me by making themselves familiar with the disease, signs of...
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    Feeling really down this week...BG levels higher than normal

    Hi Geordie Lass. I'm not too familiar with your insulin intake and the pumps etc, but I would be inclined to have your insulin reviewed asap, and also it may be that the unusually hot weather we've experienced this week could be having an adverse affect on your readings. I know some type 1...
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    fatigue

    Hi Footycat, I can understand why you feel lethargic when your readings are so high. This is normal. I would def go back to your doc or diabetic support team for a review, and I would ask them about correction doses if you haven't already been advised about them. This can help you have more...
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    High all day

    B Bexley, I would strongly urge you to keep asking your diabetic team for more support and advice with your problems. If your readings are as high as you say I would be very concerned. How much do take for your correction doses and how were the doses decided on? I think you need to rethink how...
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    High all day

    Hi . I can relate to this! Some days I can't get my bloods below 12/13 and just seem to be injecting insulin constantly. My last day like this seen me taking probably treble the amount of insulin I would normally take! Have spoken to diabetic nurse but they were unable to provide any realistic...
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    Help and advice needed

    Education is really something that I found useful. I went on the BERTIE course and it really was an eye opener. Basically you get help and advice with establishing your ratio, which for example May be 1:1. This means 1 unit of insulin for every 10g of carbs. My readings and overall control have...
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    Can i clear something up please....

    Hi, I'm just new to the forum. I've been type1 for 22 years. In my experience of experiencing low blood sugars in the am, I would firstly look at adjusting your fast acting insulin you take at teatime, or the fast acting you take before bed, if any. If your lows still persist then I would cut...