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    Type 1: What are your HbA1c test results?

    HBA1C was 11.8% at end of April. Sorted myself out and with support from my Diabetic team, carb counting and exercise my HBA1c at end of June was 7.8%. Still working hard on lowering numbers... [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    Diagnosed with Type 1 at 30. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Need some words from Type 1 adults and children

    "Jelly babies = Hypo babies" Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    When's your DDay (Diabetes day)?

    My D Day is on 19th December. I was diagnosed with Type 1 in 2011. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary with a large, chocolatey cookie!! :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Lowered my HBA1C within 2 months, Yay!!!

    Hi everyone, Wanted to share my good news, lowered my HBA1C from 11.8% to 7.8 % within 2 months. I was diagnosed with type 1 18 months ago and have struggled since. However, through carb counting, exercise and excellent support from my diabetic team and counsellor i feel i have turned over a...
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    Type 1 Diabetes Support group in Preston, Lancashire

    Thank you very much, I'll be attending! I have also spoken to my GP and Diabetic Nurse and have been referred to a counsellor. I wish this kind of support was offered when I was newly diagnosed instead of trying to muddle through alone :?
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    Looking for support group in Preston area for Type 1

    Hi, I've been going through a rough patch with my type 1 diabetes and looking for support. Feelings of sadness, cant be bothered, why me are creeping in :( :( I would like to attend a support group for adults newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around Preston/Leyland/Chorley/Blackburn area...
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    Type 1 Diabetes Support group in Preston, Lancashire

    Hi, I've been going through a rough patch with my type 1 diabetes and looking for support. Feelings of sadness, cant be bothered, why me are creeping in :( :( I would like to attend a support group for adults newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around Preston/Leyland/Chorley/Blackburn area...
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    Honeymoon - typical symptoms?

    Hi Snober, You've described my symptoms down to a T (no pun intended :D )When my BG levels are high, I feel nauseous, unable to concentrate and have found ketones in my wee. Lows make me cranky, shaky and all the other fun bits. I'm back on insulin again after going through 4 weeks honeymoon...
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    T1 with stomach cramps :(

    Hi, I'm 3 months post T1 diagnosis, had 4 weeks honeymoon phase and now back on insulin. What my concern is that I have had 3 episodes in the past few weeks and yesterday of stomach cramps/pains. It's the kind of pain you get when you havent eaten for many hours. When this happened to me...
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    Why the different fasting BG readings???

    Hi All, This morning I tested before breakfast, my reading was 7.1. This surprised me as my BG level before bedtime was 7.3 (taking insulin in morning only, not in the evenings..at the moment!). anyway, I tested again (same finger) and my BG level reading was 6.6, so i tested the same spot...
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    Mixed BG levels question..

    Hi, Since my diagnosis just over 3 weeks ago (type 1), my insulin has reduced down to 3 units before breakfast and recently none in the evenings. However, I've noticed that my BG levels in the evening are around 9-11 mm/ol. My fasting levels since coming off the evening insulin has been between...
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    Newbie in honeymoon...

    ...sorry, forgot to write that the foods mentioned for lunchtime meal was alternative midday meals I can have at work made by the dietitian!
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    Newbie in honeymoon...

    Hi All, I thought I would update you on my progress and seek some advice too. I was diagnosed with Type 1 just over 2 weeks ago and was put on Novamix twice a day with metformin. This week my insulin dosage has been 4units before breakfast and 2 units before evening meal. However, I was having...
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    Very concerned after doctor visit...

    Hi Tracey69, I agree with you, something isn't right! I tested an hour ago and I'm 4.3, far too low for me to go bed on. According to the DN, I should lower my insulin again tomorrow, which I'm reluctant to do as I need my body to get used to this amount of dosage first, or is this wrong? If I...
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    Very concerned after doctor visit...

    Hi, Thank you for replying to my post. My current insulin dosage is 8 units before breakfast and 4 units before my evening meal and 500mg metformin after both meals. However, I have had few rough nights where my bg levels have dropped around 3.2. I woke up not feeling right, heart...
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    concerned after doctor visit...

    Hi, A quick question. I went to see the diabetic centres GP today for a check up. He said I was doing really well as I have lowered my bg levels from 25+ to 4.0 -10.00 within 10 days, using Novorapid (breakfast & evening) as my only insulin. However, my concern is that he didn't suggest...
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    Very concerned after doctor visit...

    Hi, A quick question. I went to see the diabetic centres GP today for a check up. He said I was doing really well as I have lowered my bg levels from 25+ to 4.0 -10.00 within 10 days, using Novorapid as my only insulin. However, my concern is that he didn't suggest anything else and told me to...
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    Newly diagnosed Type 1

    Hi Snapper, Whilst reading your post I kept nodding my head in agreement. I was diagnosed on Monday 19th Dec and currently my BG levels vary from 4.0 - 10.00. I'm currently on 10 units of Novorapidpen in the morning and 4 in the evening, I plan to reduce my insulin dose further as I keep...
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    No carbs or Carbs?

    A message for Claridge...or anyone else who can answer my questions I've only been diagnosed on Monday with T1, but I want to lower my carbs intake and reduce my insulin intake..I'm currently on 12units of Novopen in the morning and 6/4 Novopen in the evening. DN said she wants to lower my BG...