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Don't hesitate with these things - your body tells you . Definitely go to gp ASAP - my symptoms were recurrent thrush and then an abscess all caused by high blood sugars . Xxx good luck

We shouldn't be ruled by this tho we should rule it!! Thank you ... I'll wait to speak to DSN when I'm next there

Hey does anyone change their lantus time ? I know you're supposed to do same time each night but sometimes life gets in the way like a gym class etc ... I usually do it at 7 - what would happen if I did earlier by hour or so ?

Ha love it ! So true

You would have thought they would automatically give spares of these things ...

Hi thanks , I will do - I was thinking about that as I go in couple weeks . I got new batteries for it but worth having like you say

Thanks

Hi guys My lancing device appears to be broken - would I get another on prescription tomorrow from gp or should I order one tonight ?

Hi all - I've just read that heat can cause your blood sugars to drop and wondered if anyone had the odd sunbed and is this affected bm's??

How you feeling @cezli84 ? I've only been diagnosed since April and completely get where you're coming from - it's a massive life change to get your head around isn't it ? Please be assured you're not alone and not the only one to feel like this - by talking to each othe we will come out the...

Suppose it's different for everyone ...my control on this is really good with sugars remaining in 5-8 range like you all say trial and error and just being sensible xxx I will defs discuss with DSN when I next see her thanks all

Thanks @fozzie84 ... I wouldn't have a night drinking all cocktails but would definitely have one or two ... I've been ok drinking wine or wine and soda and I only ever drink vodka with soda and fresh lime so that hasn't bothered me as its what I would drink anyway . I always have a cereal bar...

I haven't been able to fully relax though when drinking as this is always on my mind xx

I am on 16 units breakfast and 12 at tea ... I have drank alcohol but have followed rules in terms of carbs before hand and after . I've been fine but haven't reduced insulin yet - I take my night time insulin in my rear ??

Hello .... I have only been diagnosed with diabetes since end April and only found out type week ago ! So consultant said was gonna keep me on this for now but will more than likely change as will number of injections etc . I was started on meds alone but 2 weeks in had to start on humilin as...

I see you're similar age to me .. How long have you been diagnosed with type 1 @Mrsass

Yeah me too ... Love them ! I haven't adjusted my insulin yet as only take it twice a day at breakfast and tea . Xx and thought with alcohol you gave yourself less

Hi everyone ... Still struggling with the type 1 diagnosis but know this isn't going to control me .... The past couple of days I've been more active in the house doing bits and bobs and bloods have dropped to 4.6 and 3.6 where I've felt ok but just had some orange juice to get sugars up...

Thank you so much @noblehead and @teacher123 it's good to know

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