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  1. koicarp

    Levels dropping quickly

    Hi guys, The other day I tested at 4.15pm and was 8.6, then I tested again after only 15mins and was 5.9. Surely I shouldn't have dropped so much in such a short space of time? I didn't do anything too energetic other than walking to my car which was only a 2 min walk. Thanks
  2. koicarp

    Kit bag

    Just wondering what everyone uses to carry al their kit around in? I've tried a few different cases and end up using many pockets if I'm going out for a meal or something like that, it's such a pain having to lug around a bag all he time though. I'm going to Mexico in May and will be heading...
  3. koicarp

    Finger pricking getting painful

    Hi guys, I was diagnosed type 1 about 6 months ago and my fingers are starting to get really painful when blood testing. I try to stick to my left hand one day, then on to my right the next. I can see all the spots where I've tested and it's getting hard to avoid where I've already been. My...
  4. koicarp

    Driving

    Hey guys, Newly diagnosed type 1 end of June this year, getting on ok but still have many questions that I'm sure I'll be able to answer myself with experience. I was told to drive I need to be at least 6mmol or above. This has been fine until the other day when it was close to lunch and my...
  5. koicarp

    Diagnosed with type 1, 3 weeks ago, loss of vision :(

    Hey everyone, So I found out 3 weeks ago I've got type 1 and I'm 32. Still doesn't feel real at times, doesn't help that I don't like needles (doctors can never seem to believe this when they look down at my skin and see tattoos!) Seemed to lose quite a bit of weight, thirsty ALL the time...