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    Skipping Breakfast

    I'm exactly the same...Can't even face a cup of tea....But as I don't eat breakfast, I make sure I keep a check on my blood sugar, until I fancy something, which is usually 3 hours after waking...Then I just eat fruit, and that first cuppa :P
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    Lost a dog today

    So sorry to hear your sad news..I'm glad she had a peaceful end.... I know how sad it is to lose any pet, having lost many over the years myself, and there is always one which is that little bit special..I do truly believe time is a great healer....Hard at the moment but I always try to think...
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    Statins!!!

    When I became 45 my consultant wanted to put me on them, as he told me they were prescribed as a preventative for diabetics to strokes etc. After a long chat about my health checks for which I have no complications, and my chloesterol level only 3.7 at that time I chose not to take them...He...
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    Aggressive behaviour and moods

    I'm the opposite Dave in that I become that way when my blood sugars are low! I for one become just as you say along with becoming very argumentative stating "I'm okay, and nothing is wrong with me". Of course I'm wrong every time! :oops: I think its part of the condition...or thats what I...
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    Hair Loss

    I really dont know either, I never asked why this happened to me! :? I just assumed it was the changes diabetes caused in your system due to be out of control to then being put on insulin and getting everything in control...I suppose if your body is all out of sync this would could cause the...
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    Hair Loss

    Good Luck, and will be interested to hear what the consultant says as I never asked :)
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    Hair Loss

    All I can tell you is that I lost hair when first diagnosed.. I had long hair at that time, and although I didn't have any bald patches I lost lots & lots when brushing, washing and it was all over my pillow in the mornings....It took a few months to get back to normal, and seeing that I am a...
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    Doctors letter rip off

    Do you mean the Insulin users id card which is credit card size?? I have this and it states on one side "If I am found ill, please give me some form of sugar such as fruit juice, chocolate, fizzy drinks or glucose" "If I fail to recover after 10 minutes, please call medical help" "If I am...
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    Doctors letter rip off

    Doctor wrote mine years ago in 2000, and was not charged...I still take the same letter with me on every holiday.. :D I always make sure I tell staff as I go through any check at the airport that I am carrying needles and insulin due to being a diabetic and always have letter ready in and to...
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    How many blood strips do you get a month

    Hi I'm type 1 and get as many as I want. I usually put a repeat prescription in when needed and I am given 5 at a time...My docs are pretty good and I never have any problem. :D
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    DIABETIC REFUSED SUGARY DRINK

    Had the same thing happen to me last year.....I had left my car to pop to the end of the road to post a letter, and whilst going back i came over all shaky and knew I was having a hypo. No shops open but I noticed a charity shop(Martlets) lights on. :D A lady was at the counter and as the door...