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    Diabetes Cases

    Thanks for the link. Look great!
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    Why is overnight fasting necessary for a blood test?

    Many thanks. I have a hospital appointment on Monday and will ask the doc. I was only changed from novomix to lantus and novorapid in feb so still in the learning stage!
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    Why is overnight fasting necessary for a blood test?

    I had one of these a couple of weeks ago. For some reason, whenever I have a fasting test, I have a hypo in the morning and in the past I've had to eat before I get to the surgery and say 'this isn't a fasting one now'. This time, I was going round to a friend's house in the evening and so had...
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    Sugars and Carbohydrates

    My bil is a t2 diabetic and he mentioned to me that he is different to me (as a type1) cos he just has to watch his sugar intake not his carb intake which I was surprised at (especially considering the biscuits and mince pies he was tucking away over xmas in addition to the platefuls of potatoes...
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    Can't prick my own finger

    I was also told not to prick my forefinger or thumb as there are more nerve endings on those so you'll feel it more. I only recently discovered about pricking the side of the finger which does seem to be a bit less painful. I think it's something you get used to. I had my fingers pricked hourly...
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    Yoghurt

    I have had a sugar-free yoghurt but it tasted foul. I'd rather have less of a higher carb one.
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    JUST NEED A RANT ...

    I'm afraid it was because insurers charged men more because they believed they were less safe drivers but apparently, according to the European courts, the evidence of them having more accidents can't be used to charge them more for insurance so rather than cut the cost to the men they are...
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    Coffee or tea for a person with diabetes?

    I drink mostly tea, about 4 cups a day with skimmed milk, but also coffee with milk and a sweetener, and also chai tea with a sweetener and milk occasionally.
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    Treats?

    I usually have a yoghurt or mousse after my evening meal. My personal favourites are perle de lait. Love the coconut ones and the raspberry ones. I check for the ones with lower carb counts.
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    Is there ANY bread that I can eat ?

    i was told that wholegrain bread was best if you have to have any. avoid any bread that has used wheat flour that has been completely milled, so white, brown or wholemeal are all as bad as one another. i usually have either the burgen linseed loaf or warbutons wholegrain.
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    I am type 1 and was 35 when I was diagnosed.
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    New technique for finger pricking!

    I was told by my dsn not to prick my thumb or index finger as there are more nerve endings in them.
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    Hands up who's ever had a rebellious period?

    i have odd days where i think 'sod it' i'm having a yoghurt and a diabetic biscuit after my dinner or if i go out for a meal i might have a dessert (nothing too sticky - cheesecake maybe) but make sure i have extra insulin before the meal but that's about it - nothing too rebellious!!!
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    Do you inject in public? and how organised are you

    i always nip to the loo when i inject as i don't like getting my belly out in public. however, after going to the eng v ire rugby game at twickenham on st. patrick's day, i decided to grab something to eat on the way to the station and decided to inject once i got there. i figured that was...
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    Alternative To Novorapid

    could well be!!! my diagnosis was 2 yrs ago in Berkshire - not sure if that makes any difference.
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    Alternative To Novorapid

    i started on many drips in the clinical dependency ward then went to the general ward. they put me on mixed and i saw the endocrinologist consultant twice in 12 says, and he and the general consultant kept arguing amongst themselves. my levels were way off the chart and the general consultant...
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    Alternative To Novorapid

    thanks for your help. i'm happy enough at the moment so will wait and see what happens!
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    Alternative To Novorapid

    is there a time frame that they work to or will they take their cue from me when to change?
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    Alternative To Novorapid

    sorry - my mistake - i'm on NovoMIX!
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    The second year.

    there are also type 2s who don't even know they have it. there are also type 2s who do know they have it and continue to eat poorly. just because you have your diabetes sorted doesn't mean that everyone has. what i'm suggesting is that people are educated about diet from an early age to help...