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  1. t1caitlin

    Exams and Control .

    Thank you for your advice and help . I am on multiple injections a day so i have to take that into consideration . Unfortunately my current glucose monitor doesn't have a stress adjustment like my old monitor did. I will check out the website for more tips . Thanks .
  2. t1caitlin

    Exams and Control .

    Thank you . i am allowed to take my monitor and equipment in to the exam in my clear pencil case . Im not sure about taking time out for lows so i will ask my exam manager about that .
  3. t1caitlin

    Exams and Control .

    Hi , I'm in my GCSE year and my exams start next week . My blood sugars have been on the higher side since my mock exams started . I have seen my consultant since then and have made some adjustments which seemed to have made a difference but i'm worried that my stress levels etc will make my...
  4. t1caitlin

    Aged 15.....looking for friends

    Hey , I'm 15 and have had diabetes for 9 years now. Here to talk if anyone wants ... x
  5. t1caitlin

    Type 1 Teens.

    I think you can click on the persons username and click message ....and ask questions by posting a new forum feed or new topic . You could also search up the relevant topic and put questions on other people's forums . Sorry I don't know exactly ...hopefully one of these helps ! X
  6. t1caitlin

    Type 1 Teens.

    I understand the feeling . Glad to know it's helpful . Its nice to know people from all over the world can share and come together x
  7. t1caitlin

    Type 1 Teens.

    Hiya , I'm Caitlin , a type one diabetic teenager (15) . I just thought I would reach out to those who are of a similar position to me. Sometimes it feels like we're alone. Living with type one diabetes whilst being a teenager can prove to be more than difficult at some times. I have my ups and...
  8. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Okay that looks really helpful ... Thanks alot ...The graph and data sheets look fairly logical . [emoji5] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  9. t1caitlin

    Type1. Enlarged liver and spleen

    Hi , I'm 15 and I have been on and of ill for months with viruses and then several episodes of DKA ...so serious I was sent to the HighDependencyUnit . I found out I had an enlarged liver ...so I did several ultrasound scans and blood tests. My HBA1C has been so high as well ... But with...
  10. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Thanks alot for the advice [emoji5] I'm considering trying an app as well . Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  11. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Okay thanks , I might try an app for a while and see if i benefit from it . Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  12. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Oh okay , thanks for the information . I'm finding it very helpful . [emoji5] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  13. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Okay thanks a lot , will try and find it [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  14. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Okay I might do some browsing , thanks for the help [emoji4] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  15. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Thank you very much , yes I believe it will help me assatain what works best for me in terms of carbohydrates and insulin doses . I might do the same and make a customized journal , thanks for the information and advice . [emoji5] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  16. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Okay thanks , sounds logical ...I didn't think of using squared paper so I might give that a go. [emoji106] Sent from my SM-G900F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app
  17. t1caitlin

    Logging snacks - diaries.

    Hi, I was just wondering who keeps a diary - logs there blood sugar levels and amount of insulin taken . I have been given a new diary which has space for insulin doses to write down , however I have snacks sometimes and Fortisips , so there isn't enough columns to write them down . I was...
  18. t1caitlin

    Type 1s: What Is/was Your Blood Sugar This Evening And This Morning ?

    5.2 last night and woke up to 5.4 ...so unusual for me to be that stable!
  19. t1caitlin

    New glucose meter?

    I think it depends on what your looking for and what suits you . I have the Accu-check expert meter for around a year now as it was recommended by my team to switch to that. It is great for working out you insulin doses based on the carbohydrates - once you programme the settings and ratios in...
  20. t1caitlin

    Smart meters

    I have the accu check expert which is great for displaying insulin doses and carbohydrates . It also has reminders and alarms if needed , as well as health options . :)