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  1. Leight0n

    Freestyle libre sensor

    I pick mine up next month. Taking in to consideration everything I've read about them I think I'll be slapping a big plaster over it!
  2. Leight0n

    Breakfasts

    Full fat Greek yogurt, blackberries or raspberries, small handful of mixed nuts, sweetener. [emoji108]
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    How long have I actually had T1?

    Thank you so much for your reply. [emoji106]
  4. Leight0n

    How long have I actually had T1?

    After 10 days getting to grips with things I've done a lot of reading and scared myself countless times. The thing that is niggling away at me the most is wondering how long I have had diabetes for. After roughly 2 weeks of being thirsty as hell I went to the docs on the 28th Dec and was...
  5. Leight0n

    Diagnosed Type 1 yesterday!

    Seeing them on Tuesday but I'm already making headway myself on the subject. Ive already got the book! [emoji106]
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    Diagnosed Type 1 yesterday!

    Hi Adam I was diagnosed T1 on New Year's Eve. I'm 34. Just a week in and I'm already feeling better and optimistic about it all. Like people have already said I have found doing a lot of reading helps. The first thing I said to myself is that if I have this thing I want to know as much about...
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    New to Type 1 - alcohol?

    Hi jimmy I had my first few drinks last night. Had them at home though to be on the safe side. I must say that with a proper meal and a snack towards the end of the night the 3 beers and 3 rums have not affected me at all. Bloods this morning of 7.3 and just checked now after a few hours and...
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    First time drinking with T1 tonight. Odd readings.

    I was only diagnosed a week ago but my levels have come down from 4 days of double figures to the last 3 being consistently where they should be. With that in mind I decided to have a few drinks this evening whilst at home. I'm on 14 Lantus and 8 Novorapid for breakfast and 6 before lunch and...
  9. Leight0n

    Newly diagnosed T1 on New Years Eve!

    Thanks for your replies. The book has been ordered!
  10. Leight0n

    Newly diagnosed T1 on New Years Eve!

    Hi everyone. I've been lurking around for a few days until my email was verified and have spent a lot of time since NYE reading threads on here and learning anything I can about diabetes (still a hell of a lot to learn!) I'm a 34 year old male and to call this diagnosis a shock is a massive...