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  1. Cathn61may

    Type 1 Easter...

    You must ask to go on a DAFNE course. Does Adjustment For Normal Eating. You GP or Diabetic Nurse can arrange this for you.
  2. Cathn61may

    student needing help with coursework on type 1 diabetes

    What would you like to know Type 1 for 50 years with no complications.
  3. Cathn61may

    Type 1: I'm a horrible diabetic

    Don't let it bother you all these charts and graphs,and bolus. I know insulin as fast acting and slow release. I have never in my time of having Type 1 seen a load of unnecessary things to make you worry about. I just test my blood and adjust accordingly. Eat a healthy diet watch my carbs...
  4. Cathn61may

    Type 1 for 50 years in March 2017.

    Type 1 for 50 years in March 2017.
  5. Cathn61may

    Sneaky injections through clothing?

    It all depends what I am wearing normally inject in my tummy. So I can roll down waistband. Or if a dress or skirt just pull it up under table and inject and flash a bit of leg i That is why a pen is great.
  6. Cathn61may

    Diabetic Girl.

    I have had Type 1 for 49 years and I have never let being called a Diabetic bother me. It is infrequently mentioned.
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    needles hurt...

    I now use 4mm needles. They don't hurt at all. Type 1 for 49 years. The first one I used was glass syringe with stainless needle. It looked like a spear. The latest things they use now are very user friendly.
  8. Cathn61may

    Type 1 at 6 months old

    I can't imagine what you are going through with your little baby. I was diagnosed when I was 6 that was hard enough. I have had Type 1 for 49 years. My thoughts are with you.
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    Pregnant and terrified

    I have 3 perfect healthy sons aged 31, 25 and 14 . Diagnosed with Type 1 age 6 49 years ago. Excellent antenatal care saw Obstetrician and Diabetic Consultant every week.
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    Diabetes manners

    In 49 years of having injections have I ever had a comment made about injecting myself before I eat in a restaurant. With the pen you can be so discreet. I inject in my tummy. Bit awkward if you have a dress on. If anyone should look or comment just say "the things you have to do to stay...
  11. Cathn61may

    Daughter running a bit high since move to levemir?

    I have 3 Novarapid 1 before ach meal and Levimer at 10pm. Have been on it Since it was introduced with no problems at all. Type 1 for 49 years.
  12. Cathn61may

    Is my diabetes killing me?

    If I was you I would go and see the Doctor who looks after you at the Diabetic Clinic at your hospital and lay your cards on the table. I have had Type 1 for 49 years diagnosed age 6. I am in excellent health and have 3 perfectly normal sons. If in doubt check it out. I have 2 reviews...
  13. Cathn61may

    Stress sickness and sugar levels

    Did you see a Medical professional after the assault. You really should have Type 1 is a pain when your body is in a stressed condition and with you being well. I would seek medical advice because if you increase your insulin too much you could drop and then have a hypo. You could increase...
  14. Cathn61may

    Can shock cause diabetes?

    I was born in a state of shock and was in Special care in 1961. I was very ill then diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1967. I also have a friend who was anorexic she was diagnosed at 21 and another who was in a car accident she was diagnosed at 20. Shock or trauma created Type 1 for us.
  15. Cathn61may

    Positives of having diabetes?

    you have to use DAFNE. With Type 1 it's the best way to control your blood sugars. I have 4 injections daily. Type 1 for 49 years diagnosed age 6 in 1967.
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    To snack or not to snack...

    I have an injection of Novarapid before my 3 main meals and 1 injection of Levemir at 10pm. I include snacks in my Carbs. If I am hungry. Type 1 for 49 years.
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    Trouble getting time off work

    Ask if you can make the time up. You need to eat. My bosses are as good as gold. I have very little time off work. Have 2 Diabetic reviews yearly. One in hospital with Consultant who has looked after me for 31 years and other with GP. I have the flu jab. Type 1 for 49 years.
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    Surely this can't be right????

    Do you see anyone about your depression. I have had Type 1 for 49 years. Diagnosed at 6 years old. I suffer with clinical depression and take medication for this. You should see your GP. It does help to talk.
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    Surely this can't be right????

    DAFNE. That means food. There are 7 teaspoons in a can of Full Fat Coke. Pepsi Max or Coke Zero are the best for People with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
  20. Cathn61may

    Diabetes South Wales meetup?

    I would like to meet up. I live and work in Cardiff.