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  1. Deb1million

    Best continuous glucose monitor

    Hi JuicyJ Can you (or anyone else on here) please tell me why you have to self-fund your G6? Isn’t it available on UK prescription like the Libre? I want to change to the G6 for the advantage of having alerts for low/high, but maybe all I need is a Miao Miao? I’ve been T1 for 54 years I learn...
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    Funnies

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    What are you doing now and humorous banter.

    Hello, I’m new here, although not new to T1. I’m a bit of a night owl, usually spend most of my day working in my garden. I don’t spend much time online due to sudden vision loss last year, caused by autoimmune vasculitis taking 95% of my good eye. Do many people post on here?
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    Low carb

    Is fresh grapefruit (without sugar) a good breakfast option?.
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    Auto immune Hepatitis

    Hi Ann Your jugular liver biopsy sounds rotten! I felt bad enough when they went through my rib cage. Do you know the cause of your heart attack? Were you already type 2 at the time? My parents both died of heart problems, and I’m living in hope I can dodge that for a while yet! I know what...
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    Auto immune Hepatitis

    Hello Ann Sorry I’m late in replying, I don’t log on very often. I have autoimmune hepatitis and have been T1D since age 4, that’s 54 years ago now. ( had a shock when I just counted that up!). I was diagnosed with the autoimmune hepatitis in 2002, after a liver biopsy. It hasn’t had much effect...
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    Looking for a favour

    I’ve just been searching through my cupboards and fridge, as I’m sure I’ve bought them in the past, but sorry, they were so yummy we’ve eaten them all! If it can wait til next week, I’m going near Lidl and if nobody’s been able to help, I’ll pop in there for you. xx
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    explaining what it's really like to live with Type 1

    @clanders, I'm understanding how you feel, as 52 yrs as T1. You have had it tough. I also lost my hypo warnings, but was advised to run higher bloods for a while (10+) and I got my warnings back. I'd been running too low for too long, doc said, and you may be too, if you're having bad hypos, so...
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    Helping a colleague

    Huffers, please don't worry about the guilt of being the one to tell her she should get to hospital, but think how you will feel if she doesn't come in to work one day and you get told that she died? Please just tell her of your concerns. I'm a former HR manager, and I'd tell my co-workers in a...
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    need help

    Hello lee16 Sorry to hear what's going on. You may find that sugar in your urine has upset the natural balance of that department, possibly resulting in thrush. You can buy medications over the counter, or best go to your gp or practice nurse to be sure. It could be a side effect of your new...
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    Reaching another milestone.

    Some days I feel like I just want one day off from walking this tightrope, but I try to keep my balance and keep going. You've done well
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    Reaching another milestone.

    Fantastic, Leslie! I don't post much myself, even though I've been T1 for over 50 years
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    A huge thankyou, to you all who rate my posts and keep me right. :) I cannot stop smiling. :)

    Well done, ickiehun!! Those are massive achievements in such a short time! What will you be saying after a year or more? All power to you!
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    Broken ankle causing highs, for how long?

    Thanks, I'm on mdi and frequent finger prick testing. I'm trying to keep stable, as I have a lot of other autoimmune conditions as well as the diabetes. I'm able to adjust my insulin, Lantus and humalog, depending on blood tests. I've recently moved, and getting used to a new diabetes care team...
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    Broken ankle causing highs, for how long?

    I've broken my ankle in 2 places, and got a badly sprained wrist with much bruising . The swelling is reduced now, but I've had lots of high blood tests, and pain. It's been a week now. Just wondering how long the break may be causing the spikes? I've been T1 for over 50 years, but not managed...
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    T1D medals

    Sorry, iHs, they're not real gold. I was unimpressed with mine, and the lettter was nothing special. Quite an anticlimax to my years of thinking I'd never make it, I've just left the medal in a drawer. I don't know why some people have an item in the newsletter, it's nothing special now that...
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    T1D medals

    I got my Alan Nabarro medal last year, and it was a personal milestone, as when I was a child (4) growing up with the old fashioned equipment etc we had to use, the thought of living 50 years as a diabetic seemed an impossible goal. Now I've made it, I'm hoping to make it to 60, then 70 years on...
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    Neuropathy help :(

    Hi Jorgie Try not to worry, it doesn't always mean a wheelchair is waiting for you! I've been T1 for 52 years, and have had peripheral tingling for many years without any progression. Like you, I try to keep my hb1 as good as possible, which helps. Stress won't help you in any way, so please...
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    Partner's views on pump?

    Thank you all so much. My main concern was not lack of intimacy, as that's never a broblem, it's just he's such a light sleeper I know he will wake up if he touches the pump. I suppose he will get used to it. He's used to my night-time blood tests etc etc, so it's just another concern as he's...
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    Partner's views on pump?

    I'm considering a pump after 50 years on injections. I'm wondering if anyone would tell me what their partners have thought of the pump getting in the way at night. My husband likes to sleep with a hand resting on me, and we like to just make contact during the night. I'm concerned that whilst...