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    Biotin and BGLs

    Hi all, Hope you're all doing well. QQ does anyone here take Biotin? It's supposed to be good for hair and skin and also apperently blood glucose control. I'm thinking of taking the below ones. https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/holland-barrett-biotin-tablets-1000ug-6100130004...
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    Erratic control and loosing strength all of a sudden - help plz

    Thanks folks, I'll get on to the GP to get some bloods taken. I usually excise 4 times a week 2 days back to back then a days break. May with the bad levels and lack of nutrition I'm not healing enough in time.
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    Erratic control and loosing strength all of a sudden - help plz

    Hi all, Hope you're all well. Ok so I'm been having a few problems over the last month or so thought I'd ask here, in the past 3/4 weeks my strength seems to be going down more and more for example I can usually do 3 sets of 10 ring pull ups no issues today I struggled to get 2-3 out in...
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    Any T1's had a hair transplant

    Hi guys, Currently 47 and have been T1 for 43 years, recently in the last to 2/3 weeks I've noticed thinning and loss of hair on top, not sure what is causing it atm. But it's starting to get me down quite abit and as usual family members are non-supportive and just make jokes. Anyway has...
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    Diabetics to get 'artificial pancreas' on NHS which injects insulin via body-worn tracker

    Has anyone seen this:- https://news.sky.com/story/diabetics-to-get-artificial-pancreas-on-nhs-which-injects-insulin-via-body-worn-tracker-12783422 Basically a BG sensor linked to a closed loop pump.
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    Anyone need getting more highs in the heat?

    This used to be me, I just cranked up the Levimer by 8u and added 30% to me rapid doses, things seem to be getting better.
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    Anyone need getting more highs in the heat?

    Yep exactly that then it's back to sky high again, any pointers? Never used to happen.
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    Anyone need getting more highs in the heat?

    Just come back from a very active holiday where temps were about 35c on average, my levels would not go below 11 no matter what I tried, walking, eating less carbs cranking up the insulin just makes it plummet temporarily before a natural spike again. I've even changed pens a few times in case...
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    Diabetes ID card where from

    Hi folks, Where can i get a diabetes ID card from that'll fit in my card holder? thanks
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    Retinopathy possible small bleed and flying?

    Guys, I've had laser a few years ago and have recently noticed what looks like new very small floaters or may be a small bleed, I've been able to get checked out because everywhere 'busy' and I need to arrange a time which I'm frantically trying to do. IF this is actually a bleed am I allowed...
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    Does anyone take ZMA

    If so has it effected your BGL, directions say take 2 capsules before bed I did this last nigh went to bed on a 7 woke up at 12, is this normal? Apparently is supposed to be good for T1Ds. Taken the dose again today, let's see what happens.
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    Traveling to Morroco post covid - Advice

    Hi all, Thinking of travelling to Morocco over Easter, has anyone been or travelled post Covid if so what addional supplies have you taken apart from extra insulin, pins and testing kit. My only fear is testing positive before I get on the plan back and being stuck in some nasty hotel and...
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    Did you have Covid-19 or the vaccin? What are your experiences?

    No worries, any questions feel free to ask.
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    Did you have Covid-19 or the vaccin? What are your experiences?

    I've just got over it. My experiences are documented here:- https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/t1-diabetics-here-had-covid-19-i-may-have-it.178579/
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    T1 diabetics here had COVID 19? I may have it.

    Update: Hey guys I know some of you wanted an update on how I’m getting on. So here’s quick rundown and my experience with Covid and T1 diabetes: First few days (Didn’t actually know I had it) Had a sore throat and some snivels (thought nothing of it as i never really get ill) Blood sugars ok...
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    Gym life.

    I was an avid gym goer like your self but since the lock down I've been training at home using TRX, battle rops etc 5-6 times week. Do miss the big weights tho. I may buy myself the set of adjustable dumbbells.
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    T1 diabetics here had COVID 19? I may have it.

    I think there should be enough to get through the holidays.
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    T1 diabetics here had COVID 19? I may have it.

    Update: Over the weekend C19 was confirmed positive. I've managed to stabilise my levels by injecting every 2-3 hours. Still feeling quite tired, and can't seem to shift this cough.
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    T1 diabetics here had COVID 19? I may have it.

    I've not really ever had this much of an issue before tbh with high levels even if I've been ill and I've been T1 for 40+ years
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    T1 diabetics here had COVID 19? I may have it.

    Thanks mate. I'd love to stay tucked in, but I have to work. It's a nightmare trying to concentrate on work with the hunger tbh.