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  1. Kelsey140197

    Metformin

    Okay , thank you! [emoji4]
  2. Kelsey140197

    Metformin

    I'm on metformin and my prescription this time was metformin hydrochloride , and might be stupid question but is there any difference?
  3. Kelsey140197

    Metformin

    I was just wondering if any other Type 1's are on Metformin , just been told that I will have to start it. Does it help a lot with getting better control and with your weight?
  4. Kelsey140197

    Readings at diagnosis

    Mine was the same 44 , only symptoms were increased thirst and the weight lost and feeling tired , and when went to the doctors tod that didn't think that it would be type 1 because of my age
  5. Kelsey140197

    Low carb

    I had been until now seeing that most people cut of bread and pasta and things , eating normal but in moderation and apart from a few highs my readings were okay , but think that it would be best to try and cut them down
  6. Kelsey140197

    Low carb

    I see , thank you , the only meals is really had that I'd thought were carb free was like eggs with bacon or like salads or some veg which I thought were not high enough when having them ,
  7. Kelsey140197

    Low carb

    I haven't been diagnosed that long ( since November last year ) and after reading up more on here decided to cut back on the carbs more , was just wondering how many carb free meals / low carb people let themselves have ?
  8. Kelsey140197

    counting carbs

    Not sure if it's any help but I've been taught to do it by the amount of carbs per 100g divide it by 100 then times by the Weight that you have
  9. Kelsey140197

    Insulin Pumps

    I was just wondering what everyone's opinions/ experiences are with a pump as I have been told to consider to have one , so just curious on other people and if it be beneficial
  10. Kelsey140197

    High sugar

    Mine are usually the same as yours between 4-6 sometimes can be up to 9
  11. Kelsey140197

    High sugar

    No I haven't seen those sick day rules , I just do the correction
  12. Kelsey140197

    High sugar

    Usually not higher than 9 , but then there's the odd day where it's always above 11
  13. Kelsey140197

    High sugar

    does anyone else get days where it's high and doesn't seem to come down , just done my last reading and it was 17.4
  14. Kelsey140197

    Diabetic Tattoos

    Ive found this one I really like but ithout the date attached to it
  15. Kelsey140197

    Dvla

    Im in the exact same situation had a letter back yesterday , how im having my licence revoked , for a temp one :(
  16. Kelsey140197

    Diabetic Tattoos

    I have been debating as I have a medical alert bracelet , but as you say they are easy to forget , and thought it would be a better idea to get one as how you can be easily mistaken when having a hypo
  17. Kelsey140197

    Diabetic Tattoos

    I was just wondering how many had a tattoo to say that they were diabetic , I have been wondering whether it's a good idea or not to get one
  18. Kelsey140197

    Newly Diagnosed with Type 1

    I know , complete change of lifestyle , im 17 , I was diagnosed on the 7th of November. How old is your son?
  19. Kelsey140197

    Newly Diagnosed with Type 1

    Hi not too bad, its just a lot to get used , how about your son?
  20. Kelsey140197

    Newly Diagnosed with Type 1

    Yeah definitely