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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I can only wish for control like that, I have other conditions that make it very tricky to manage and I already carb count really well. I'm looking forward to learning more about exercise and sick days as its those that I struggle with. Thank you for your reassuring reply, I will keep up with it...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    Never ever think of yourself as a failure. It worries me to read that as when I got very down and constantly felt a failure, I ended up trying to take my own life so please promise me you'll be kinder to yourself. Maybe adjust your "rules" to be more lenient, you are only human after all and...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    I was 7.5 starting out on the DAFNE course so hoping to see more like this
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    New to Tresiba - Flexibility?

    About 5 years ago I was in your situation and switched from split dose of Levemir to Tresiba and can honestly say when it's all settled it's amazing! My consultant once told me the optimum time to take it is 6pm butI take mine at 9pm and have a small snack with it to help prevent nighttime hypos...
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    type 1 reading of 27

    Hi! How are things going now? When I get levels that high I take a correction dose of novorapid to bring it down. Are you in contact with any Diabetic specialist nurses who can help? Does she have any other medical conditions? (Sorry for all the questions, I hope she's ok)
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    Wales Local group South Wales?

    If anyone is still looking for contact I'm in Caldicot [emoji3]
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    I am type 1 so get these on prescription. I have seen them on Sale through the Diabetes UK...

    I am type 1 so get these on prescription. I have seen them on Sale through the Diabetes UK online store for around £75 a go. You have to apply them to the upper arm and on the outside/back. I highly recommend using skintac wipes as well to make sure they stick well.
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    Blood sugars and driving.

    DVLA guidelines state that you are not to drive with a blood sugar lower than 5. If you do your insurance will not be valid and they can revoke your license