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    Prenisolone and T1D

    Yesterday I was put on steriods (presnisolone) for another autoimmune condition I have (sarcoidosis). I was told it will send my BG up and quite quickly. I woke on 25 this morning! Anyone on steriods and have advice please? Thank you x
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    Correction before bed

    I've just tested pre basal and it's 18. Been struggling with it all day really but also just tested for keytones and that's negative. My question is, I was told to be a minimum of 8 before bed. I fear, as I've discovered before, if I give the right correction dose it's often hypo on waking. Any...
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    Given Bolus Instead Of Basal!

    Not long had a hypo (about 8pm) so a bit woolly still. Not paying attention and I've just given myself 10 units of bolus instead of basal. What to do? Eat and drink lots if water?
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    Holiday in different time zone

    Hi all. I'm lucky to be going to the Maldives on Wednesday. I've got everything sorted but it just occurred to me - how is MDI is managed - in particular basal - when I take it at 10pm and they are 5 hours in front. I'd be grateful for your thoughts as I'm still a baby at 9 months in. Many...
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    Snacks for long haul/Maldives

    Hi. I'm so lucky to be going to the Maldives in a couple of weeks time. We are flying via Dubai but that's just for a transfer. What im asking is for suggestions of snacks to take for the flights and stay. I'm sure I'll have no problem getting hold of some but I do want to take some with me...
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    First appt with consultant

    Evening all. Briefly I was diagnosed t1 in May via DKA at 55. I've had various appts with my DSN and dietician at the hospital. At the end of May I had a ct scan with dye. I still haven't had the result but trust me I've been chasing it. I finally managed to get an appt for 9am tomorrow with...
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    Website recipes

    Probably a silly question and I've missed something.... the recipes on the site state how many it serves and also the carb content.... is this carbs per serving or total recipe? Sorry but I'm still New to this so it's not so obvious to me! TIA.
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    T1 travelling to Maldives via Dubai

    I'm lucky to be taking the above trip in Feb. I was diagnosed in May and had a successful summer break in Spain - taking extra supplies, frio wallets and the Dr letter etc. Obviously this is a long distance trip with Maldives being more remote but I'd love to hear any thoughts and suggestions...
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    Managing a day out

    Hi. I'm only 7 months into T1D. I'm wondering how to manage my day out today. It's with family so they'll adapt to me but I'm up having breakfast now. I need to leave home at 11am to catch a midday train. Meeting family in London at 1pm but have a meal booked for 3.30pm which obviously won't...
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    Carbs in Indian?

    Can anyone give me a clue on how many carbs in a portion of Vegetable Makhanni please? TIA
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    World Diabetes Day - raising awareness

    Evening. I'm 55 and diagnosed t1d in May with DKA so I'm a newbie. I work in a secondary school which always raises awareness of issues of the world including homeless, LGBT, mental health, poverty etc. I'm thinking I could share knowledge of Diabetes in some way. I know there are only 2...
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    4am journey

    Hi. I'm on a long road trip tomorrow that leaves a 4am. I will do some of the driving but not the first part. I'm still fairly new to T1D (May) so just Wondering how to manage the 4am start re testing etc. I'll need a coffee but it's too early to be eating. Obviously I'll check levels before...
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    High of 14+ at the end of day

    I've only been t1d since May (55yo) and carb counting for 6 weeks. I do my last BG and Lantus about 10pm. Recently I've had the occasional 14+ but if I take a correction dose of 2 units I find I have a hypo either early hours or the first BG of the day. I eat my evening meal around 6pm so would...
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    When to inject

    Hi. Newly diagnosed in May but only started carb counting 2 days ago. I've bought the carbs and cams book and app. Lunchtime I'm going out for a carvery lunch and I've already got an idea how units I'll need using the above. My question is, i was taught to inject before eating. If for some...
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    Type 1 Novarapid and Lantus - names and strengths in Spain

    Hi My DSN said I should find out the spanish names and strengths of my Novarapid and Lantus. Im going away in a few weeks and I was only diagnosed t1 8 weeks ago at 55. Many thanks
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    Type 1 Travelling abroad

    I've only been type 1 for 8 weeks after DKA (I'm 55). I'm.seeing my DSN in 2 days and need to ask her about travelling to Spain for 2 weeks in August and all that I need and how to manage. Atm I'm on set units of novarapid and lantus although adjust up or down a unit as appropriate. It would...
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    What to do?

    I was diagnosed t1d on 12th May as I had dka. I'm currently injected set units of novarapid and lantus. My question is I've just had a sandwich and bits and taken my 6 units. I have people coming in a couple hour for nibbles. How do I manage that as is will be my main meal of the day. Thanks in...