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  1. catsbd

    Libre

    Has anyone approached their GP or Consultant regarding getting the Libre on prescription? I know they're not available on the NHS till beginning of November but I just wondered had anyone broached the subject with GP/Clinic? I'm currently on a trial of the DEXCOM (got 4 sensors) and I love it...
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    Hi, Animas Vibe user here

    Hi, I've been type1 for 44 years (diagnosed 2973 age 9) and on the Animas Vibe since Sept 2015 (I love the pump). I am trying to get my A1c lower (currently 75). I have a Facebook page called My insulin pump and Me if anyone wants to see how I did on the pump from pretty much the beginning of...
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    Love my Animas Vibe

    Been type 1 for 42 years on injections. I went on the Animas Vibe pump in Sept 2015 (3 1/2 months now). I absolutely love it despite some fairly regular cannula problems (eg sore area needing new cannula, knocking cannula out, bent cannulas and occassionaly bubbles). My blood sugars are...
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    Keytones help

    Just tested my blood sugar which is 33. Weirdly I dont feel 'high'. Just tested fir Keytones on my freestyle optium, keytones are 0.3 have no idea what this means. Help, anyone know? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Pre diabetic question and other stuff

    Me, well type 1 , 41 yrs. my hubby is overweight, angina, bad back, fluid in knee and few yrs ago our GP said he'd become diabetic if he didnt change his lifestyle. He's inactive, some mobility probs, not worked fir 5 yrs, has severe clinical depression. For past several months he's been...
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    Potassium/Slimming World/catch up

    Just been told my potassium level/s are ellevated so need another test in 3 weeks. No I don't eat a lot of bananas (the nurse asked). Not panicking but googling it not good idea!!!! Been at Slimming World 4 weeks now and lost 8 lbs so far, eating much less carbs, blood sugars little bit better...
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    Hypo in work

    Dont get too many hypos, and normally treat them and recover quite quickly. Today I felt hypo quite suddenly and went into our office to take glucogel. Another member of staff come in shortly, my blood sugar was 2.8. Felt rotten, zoned out and wobbly. Member of staff said "there are 2...
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    Best carb counting app??

    What's the best carb counting app for a type 1? Am going to look at reducing my carbs and try to lise weight snd get a better hba1c (which is currently 79). I test my blood sugar 5+ times a day. It would be nice to have an app where I could record it all. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Having shoulder MUA

    Yesterday I saw the ortho Consultant and he's listed me for frozen shoulder Manipulation under anaesthetic. I'll have a 'general' and be a day case. Having my right one done first then left one. Had my pre-op done yesterday. My diabetes control needs much improvement - I keep working on it...
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    Spoke to Diabetes nurse re: high BS's

    Well, for last few days I've been eating just 3 meals a day, avoiding **** and testing before and after meals. Mudt admit have not been very well ( luckily off work Sat Sun and today). Taking my steroid inhaler (asthma) more as coughing a lot. Look at my blood sugars this morning, they getting...
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    Testing after meals

    I have never tested after meals. But I think in order to improve my hba1c which was last time 80, I think looking more carefully at what my blood sugars do might help? I follow DAFNE. I always test before meals, varied tesults no pattern as such. Today I had for breaky 1 grilled egg, 2 bacon...
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    Frozen Shoulder moan/query

    I've had a frozen shoulder in left side many years ago, never got full mobility back, blamed it on when I lifted a patient in work, pain was awful. Had liads physio, 2 cortisone injections.least it only has minimal pain if I sleep on that side. Now for past 8 months have had very painful right...
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    Dumb insulin habit

    It must be just me? But I've got into this habit sometimes of working out my quick acting insulin for a meal+any corrections if needed and adding 1 for good luck - 1 unit. I don't know why I do it. Sometimes I do it without thinking. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Diabetic supplies help

    I saw a post on my FB page from someone in the US saying there were collections of 'spare' diabetes supplies for those in the Phillipines. I suppose insulin, pens etc? Can we help in any way? Just wondered. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    The killer disease

    Makes me mad, also upsets me. On tv programme tonight the presenter said ".......can help you from getting a killer disease like diabetes........." I've got a killer disease have I? Makes you feel good to hear that yes? No. I consider myself to have a health condition that requires diet and...
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    How much insulin/chinese takeaway?

    How much insulin do you take for say, a chinese takeaway? In general? I had stir fry beef in yellow bean sauce with cashew nuts and boiled rice. Absolutely no idea how much short acting to take - had 22 units, total guess. Just as well I rarely have them! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Iron and ferritin levels

    I did post on another part but got no replies. Type 1 for 40 yrs. Was getting palpitations and puffed out, coincided with some blood tests. Dr said low iron/low fertitin (again). Put me on iron tabs for blood retest in 3 months. Felt v ill and breathless yesterday so went to Dr's (different Doc)...
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    Iron snd ferritin

    Been feeling a bit puffed out when walking and got palpitations again. I happened to have a set of blood tests via GP. Receptionist said "there's a problem with your iron snd ferritin levels Dr wants to speak to you on the phone, she arranged this app for 5 days later! Dr rand he said low iron...
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    Slim fast kick start

    Am type 1, 40 years. Been eating a lot of takeaways and **** for ages now, stress eating, comfort eating etc. I have about 35 lbs to lose. I just can't get a grip on my eating. Been thinking I might do Slim Fast for 2 or 3 weeks. This is the only way I can see to cut my crsppy eating in it's...
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    Missed app and discharged

    Been type 1 for 40 yrs. I do struggle with my control, but I keep trying. Last HBA1 was 90 (round about 10). It's been at 8 for long long time. I missed my diabetic clinic last Friday at the hospital and got a letter today telling me I am now discharged from them and under GP care. This has...