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    I HAVE diabetes. I'm not a diabetic.

    TE="TorqPenderloin, post: 969820, member: 211504"]This thread is more than 4 years old and the person you quoted hasn't logged in in more than 3 years. I'd be very surprised if you get a response.[/QUOTE okey doke. Wasnt sure where to post.
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    I HAVE diabetes. I'm not a diabetic.

    Thanks so much for the ideas. I just get so anxious about them, but want to improve my knowledge and become a link nurse at work. I haven't dealt with variable rate infusions. Surprisingly the surgeons and aneasthatists dont put patients on them unless they are poorly, which is right really as...
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    What improvements can be made in diabetes care by nurses on a surgical ward?

    Hi there. I'm a type 1 diabetic doing a diabetes course at uni, and have a 4000 word essay to do on "what improvements can be made in diabetes care I thought I would ask the experts out there....you guys! As I have brain fog and cant get started! Any ideas or help will be much appreciated
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    I HAVE diabetes. I'm not a diabetic.

    Hi there Im going to do diabetes at university. What did you do your essay on? Ive got to do it on how can care of diabetes be improved on a surgical ward. I've got brain fog! Lizzie
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    T1 diabetes in the family?

    Hi there! I was diagnosed at 26 with type 1, though it took doctors ages to diagnose as they thought I had kidney stones as I was in that much pain with my back (probably as I was weeing out so much glucose) the doctors found it very strange that I had type 1 at 26. Plus I'm a nurse and lots of...
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    Greetings to all

    Hi Josephine. I feel that loneliness very often with this disease and as its something you have to manage every day, there really I no escape. Though I must say since becoming type 1 diabetic, I have surprised myself on how much of a change I have made to my life. You will have good and bad...
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    HypoBand - The Cold Sweat Alarm

    So I received my hypoband today all excited. It had already been charged so I did not have to charge it for the full 4-6 hours as stated on the box. The hypoband is light and comfortable to wear, with a silicone strap. Was going to get started, but I am not as tech savvy as most people, so I...
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    type 1 introducing myself before I try out the new HYPOBAND

    I must have the chubbiest digits for texting, I keep making mistakes....god help my blogs!
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    type 1 introducing myself before I try out the new HYPOBAND

    I know, all excited. Missed the bliming post today as had a doctors appoint men so shud get it Wednesday x
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    HypoBand - The Cold Sweat Alarm

    Really helpful info! Thank you. I should be getting mine in a day or so as missed the post. Cant wait
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    type 1 introducing myself before I try out the new HYPOBAND

    Hello fighters!! I'm a happy go lucky 33 year old lass who has been type 1 diabetic since 2008. I have had my share of struggle with highs and lows and put up with bullying at work and faced losing my job due to unstable blood sugars.....and I'm a nurse!! Nurses are supposed to be understanding...
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    trying to reduce Hba1c down from 8.3 so can try for a baby. on insulin pump any advice please xx

    Hi noblehead How much insulin do I need to take for protein is it like 1 unit per 10g carbs minus 50%?
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    trying to reduce Hba1c down from 8.3 so can try for a baby. on insulin pump any advice please xx

    Im gonna check my basal rate out. How many hours domi need to sarve myself to check out the basal rate again? I always forget. Ive found I need more basal rate in the summer and when im pre menstrul....nightmare!! Im well shocked to hear u got retinopathy from a quick reduction of your Hba1c...
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    trying to reduce Hba1c down from 8.3 so can try for a baby. on insulin pump any advice please xx

    Hey jess Only meat I eat is turkey chicken and fish and i love quorn. Do you know roughly how much insulin to take for these.....a reasonable filling side with cucumber lettuce salad with olives and balsamic vinegar. today I had scrambled eggs for breakkie no milk or cream with olive lettuce...
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    What have you eaten today?

    Hi Robert. I used to use fitness pal but not used it for a year as got bored of it, but I'll start it again if you think it would help. I am so stupid with this 50% of protein, I haven't a clue what you mean, sorry :(. From 3am to 12pm I have the ratio of 1 unit of insulin per 15g carbs, and...
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    What have you eaten today?

    Hi there! Do you snack in between these meals? I seem to be hungry in between meals so I snack. Have I just got to suck it up and be stronger and more determined and I will get used to these little meals? I'm not a heffer, but I'm 10 n half stone and 5ft 5" and I just like my food lol...
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    What have you eaten today?

    How much insulin did you take for these meals Thanks Lizzie
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    What have you eaten today?

    hmmm, I was thinking maybe its the fat from the bacon but then you get just as much fat from butter and cream. For breakfast I had 2 eggs scrambled in a non stick pan no fat no milk etc and i had them with some rocket salad and some olives. An hour after my sugars were 12.5 so took the...
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    trying to reduce Hba1c down from 8.3 so can try for a baby. on insulin pump any advice please xx

    Hi Jess. Well done and fab news about your pregnancy! Its great to hear it can be done. I've been type 1 for 6 years and its always been above 8.3 my HBA1c.But I'm married and 32 so I want the chance of having at least one child. I am really interested in this low carbing you have done to...
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    trying to reduce Hba1c down from 8.3 so can try for a baby. on insulin pump any advice please xx

    I may give the DAFNE another go, I didn't get on well with the ones I did as I was just angry n upset and didnt have m depression under ontrol so the last thing I wanted to do was count....I hate hate hate maths and I struggled with the different ratios and the thought of measuring everything...