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  1. anna29

    How to know if high or low without a monitor

    We do have a separate sub forum of Reactive Hyperglycemia for those who wish to look into this . Some Type2;s do use insulin therapy to treat their diabete's sugar levels with . I myself am a Type 2 using insulin . Those using insulin to treat their diabetes sugar levels with cant use low carb...
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    Type 1 Critical illness with life cover - Rejected ... Any suggestions ?

    Hi Luke Would it be possibly worth popping along to your local CAB Citizen's Advice Bureau They may be able to advise you more correctly possibly ? Banks and insurance company suitable to approach etc As you may hear of something or someplace you hadn't even considered . Please do let us know...
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    WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SPIKE IN BLOOD SUGAR

    To simplify a spike - its when your blood sugar levels rises in number(s) ABOVE an acceptable level is the concern .
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    kale salad unhealthier than big mac! shock horror! :)

    Tried kale and found it too bitter tasting for my liking :stop::***: Shame as it is supposed to be a new super food ?
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    How to know if high or low without a monitor

    Try having another meter in the car or coat pocket or bag ? Then if ever forgetful as you say you can be . Bingo - there will be another meter there for when you need one ! It takes a bit of forward thinking to set this up in place :) Gets around the problem kind of thing @jimmyr
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    How to know if high or low without a monitor

    Too risky to self rely on any guessing games with your own blood sugar readings . Diabetes is silent unseen and can be highly unpredictable . Changes and shifts its course sometimes without any rhyme or reason . A right pain in any guessing stakes too . Always use and refer to a meter to know...
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    5.9 mmol

    I have learnt that I can never guess nor cling to a hope that my at a guess numbers range is completely 'accurate' . Only by using a meter to test with , will accuately let me know what my blood sugar range is accurately sitting at . My levels can be quite unpredictable despite all my best...
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    Hypo help!

    If this is still causing you any anxiety please do seek your own GP's advice . You will need some reassurance and your own care approach and plan . Especially with a young chid with you every day . A low carb plan can be improvised gradually . A blood glucose test meter is a must - this way...
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    New member and mum to new diagnosed T1 daughter

    Hi please do rummage around on the forum . Write down any questions you wish - to ask the team up at your hospital maybe . Ask us any questions here too . Many lovely members will come along to help and support you . It is a long journey of up's and downs to learn gradually . A quite curved...
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    merry xmas to all

    .Merry Xmas to all . :) Hope you all had a good day yesterday .
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    *** SERIOUSLY

    Glad to know he rubs it on his knees only .
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    Had my 12 week scan

    Great news and what a super scan picture . Your little baby is waving away at us all . :) Is it your first baby ? @Mrsass
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    DVLA VISUAL FIELD TEST

    Letters from the DVLA are sent out . Giving 9-12 weeks time of decision making usually . Some persons get these letters after their sight tests . Others need further investigation(s) carried out . Others are informed after tests or GP/Specialists letter replies . It really can and does vary...
  14. anna29

    What's your favourite? (Game)

    Custard Renoir (which I can no longer have :() Favourite series ?
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    Hypos

    What if you couldn't remember where your BG meter was :eek::confused: Not a good idea - always keep your BG kit and some glucose ready by your bed . :)
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    Insulin usage in hospital when not eating?

    Hospitals could possibly vary on their patient care rules ? Mine asked me if I wanted to 'self' administer my own insulin . I chose to - so kept my basal Levemir going myself . I do have and use my own hospital passport . A diabetes hospital passport . I kept this by my own bedside for ALL...
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    What do we love/hate/like about this festive time ..

    Me too - when xmas adverts are on :grumpy:
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    What do we love/hate/like about this festive time ..

    I get really fed up with the repeated endless adverts ... Sigh :grumpy: Buy a ruddy sofa , television,computer,x boxes,booze, etc Nowt but commercial pressure thrown at us all . Thank goodness for this forum during the adverts ;):) I can escape what adverts are shown on the telly regardless of...
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    Baby twins and t1 diagnosis 2yr old

    You are so brave . Having so many little one's to care for and have to split your time up for all . Please do try and take time out for 'just you' . As if you don't all can catch up and then you wont feel able to look after all your little ones . This way you will feel more able to keep...
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    I've bought an avocado, now what

    I love an avocado - as they are a good fat . I love an egg sliced with avocado on a salad . Well grilled bacon crumbled on also . I use paprika on mine as a seasoning . After a good squeeze of lemon juice . Quick small lunch ? Mash up and plonk onto small crackers . Add handful of cherry...