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    Driving

    Has anyone had any experiences with having their driving license taken away? I have a friend that went low whilst driving, and has had his license revoked .. Is it one shot and your out type thing or can you appeal? Thanks for any advice Kelly
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    Here I go again!!

    4 years ago I posted on this forum about how rubbish my levels were .... They are still awful ( I am between 15-21 on a usual day!) Last week I purchased a free style libre it's fantastic but makes it very hard to ignore how bad my levels are .... I did dad me 4 years ago and I struggle to...
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    Diabetes app

    Hey guys looking for a phone app that will help me track my levels what carbs I have eaten and what insulin I have taken Any suggestions? Thanks
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    Blood result diaries

    Hi everyone! I was wondering - do all ppl who consider themselves well controlled ( good HBa1c) use a blood monitoring diary? If so you please share stories on how u keep it up? Mine never last more than a few days and I have tried lots of ways over the years ... Thanks guys you really are an...
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    Stuck in a high HBA1C rut

    I am hoping to get some ideas from people! I have been diabetic for 20 yr(so should be an expert but I am so far from it :) ) My latest HBa1C was 69 in new money I think about 8.5 in old! I know this is too high and have been working hard to reduce it about 4 years ago it was above 10 so I am...
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    I hate Diabetes!

    Hi! I apologise now! As I realise this is intensely negative, but I really feel the need to vent, and have no other outlet, as don't like people feeling sorry for me so dont like to moan to family and friends! I think you guys will probably understand all of this! I run high all the time, I...
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    T1.. Exercise drives me High

    Hiya, Does anyone else every experience high sugar levels after exercise? This is happening to me a lot lately, I always thought exercie sent you low? Any stories or advice? I wasn tempted to inject before exercise, but thought this cud be a bit dodgy as would end up going low, then I wouldnt...
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    Diabetes, Lost Control

    Hi, I have had type one diabetes for 17 years. I normally have it under ok control (tend to keep between 5 and 10) but I think I only manage this because I do blood tests about 8 or 9 times a day. Lately, I have been on a diet and managed to lose about a stone, it has been hard as I have...