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    Infusion site testing

    This is interesting for CGM and/or pump users, given the current advice to locate infusion set and glucose sensor at least 3 inches from each other: http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/early/2009/12/29/dc09-1532.abstract
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    Changing insulin

    I am constantly battling to get my pump to behave more like the artificial pancreas it almost is. One of the things I have lost almost completely is any awareness of hypo symptoms, which is more than just frustrating. This has presented over several years but seemed to get markedly worse when I...
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    Holiday vaccinations

    I'm off to Ivory Coast in January, and have recently had the following jabs in preparation: 2 weeks ago: Typhoid & Hepatitis A 2 days ago: Diphtheria/Tetanus/Polio & Yellow Fever No ill effects after the first round, but this evening I suddenly feel absolutely terrible - nausea, sick to my...
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    Bizarre experience

    OK, so I was awoken at 4.30 this morning by my pump alarm going off, bleating with a bg of around 3. I remember walking downstairs and performing a meter test which came back as 2.2. Instead of going to the fridge for sustenance, I went straight back to bed! I felt completely fine throughout but...
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    Variable carb ratio

    OK, I think I may have already answered this one myself, but before I start experimenting I just wondered if any other T1s on insulin regularly experience significantly variable insulin/carb ratios in a "typical" day? Whatever one of those is... For years I worked on the basis of 1:10 all the...
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    Top Gear last Sunday

    I have just watched the last episode, does anyone else think what a stunning bit of filming for the Vantage drive? Beautiful scenery, what a fabulous car and the gorgeous SOUND it makes?! Finally a car that leaves Clarkson (almost) speechless, which has to be a good thing in anyone's book! When...
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    Decoding my results

    In preparation for my annual review later this week I've just had the results back from my latest blood series TSH 1.8 HbA1c 7.7% Creatinine 142 *Urea 7.5 *Sodium 138 *Potassium 4.4 eGFR 52 cholesterol 3.9 HDL 2.0 LDL 1.6 Total/HDL ratio 2.0 Triglyceride 0.7 Which I'm reasonably happy about...
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    What are your alcohol rules?

    There's quite an interesting thread over in the LC section, but as I'm not supposed to post there, I have to resort to fiendishly copying the subject line and leaving the rest to chance. A cunning plan as Baldrick might suggest... Some of my worst hypos have followed a night out (or in) on the...
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    What's the difference?

    I'm trying to understand something I've not seen discussed as a whole - the difference between brown and white varieties of rice, bread, pasta etc. When I was first diagnosed I immediately made the transition from all things white to the brown or wholemeal equivalent, and stuck with it for over...
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    Worth fighting for

    I had some good news last week: after only one appeal to my local Exceptional Funding panel, my PCT has agreed to fund CGM sensors full-time. So it does happen occasionally if rarely. The only advice I can offer others: the HCP in charge of your case is crucial in such matters, but keep trying...
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    Grrrr...

    I think I'm becoming cranky in my old (!) age. It's all downhill now... Visited the hospital this afternoon to collect some goodies from my DSN. Stopped at the main entrance to disinfect my hands as I always do, with the dispensers provided (and clearly signposted). Someone who obviously knew...
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    Carb counting and fibre

    OK so I have been carb counting for donkeys years with no (!) problem. I am always looking for new ways to tweak my regime for improved control. Two huge discoveries when I went on the pump 4 years ago: Firstly GI which I mostly have sussed now, and very very very pleased with the results I am...
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    Hypertension

    OK, this is something I haven't seen discussed much. We all know the importance of maintaining a healthy blood pressure, and I have first hand experience of the benefits to eyes and kidneys. However my success is achieved purely by virtue of a daily dose of a cocktail of appropriate medication -...
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    CGM and NHS funding

    My signature below says I have CGM "in a good month", which translates as whenever my consultant feels brave enough to add to the Trust's not inconsiderable overdraft, and at £375 for a box of 10 sensors that's not as often as I'd like. We recently applied to the NHS Exceptional Funding panel in...
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    Which book?

    Dr Bernstein is mentioned so often in this forum, I almost feel as though I have joined a cult (no offence intended)! :D I am keen to read his theories for myself, but see there are several different book by the author. With limited funds available I would like know which is the best one to...
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    Mixed insulins

    OK I know being on a pump for 5 years means I'm quite out of touch with MDI therapy, but can someone explain to me the advantages of this type of insulin and associated regime eg Novomix, mixtard etc. From my blinkered view I only see disadvantages, especially since the advent of basal/bolus...
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    Another research study

    This one arrived in my Inbox this morning, not as inflammatory as its title initially suggests... http://tinyurl.com/cy8hta
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    Is this low carbing?

    I was interested to read the attached link, which discusses a high-fat high-protein diet... http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/04/090407130905.htm
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    Eggs & my kidneys

    OK I'm really looking forward to all these cooked breakfasts I'll soon be eating on my reduced carb diet, but still have concerns regarding eggs. My nephrologist says I have some renal disease, but "nothing to be too concerned about at this stage", a good GFR and very little proteinuria. I was...
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    Let's give this diet a whirl then...

    Never thought I would be actively pursuing this low carb diet milarky, despite my "relatively low" daily intake of carb. Some of you regulars may also be a bit surprised to see what follows :wink:. Received a letter from the NHS Exceptional Funding Panel who considered my recent application to...