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    Cannabis and type 1

    I used to "smoke" back in the '00's and as for blood sugars, only time it would affect them is from not giving myself the right dose of insulin for all the food I was eating with the munchies. As for eye problems, I now have severe retinopathy.... Could it have been avoided if I kept smoking...
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    Nerve pain like shingles ?

    Hi, Im unaware of what shingles feels like (thankfully) but the nerve damage, or neuropathy, in my legs felt like a burning painful pins and needles sensation, with constant cramps and muscle spasms, which I suffered with for 2 years, trying different drugs, the main one being gabapentin. A...
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    Type 1 Cholesterol meds for retinopathy?

    I had my 6-monthly clinic on the 10th and was told about Fenofibrates. I've had background retinopathy since 2012, and with poor control this has worsened, leading to 4 lots of pan retinal photocoagulation laser surgery to both eyes, and last month an Eylea (Aflibercept) injection to one eye...
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    What's the best time of day to take my Lantus?

    Although Lantus was originally designed to be a 24-hour insulin (I did the human trials for it) I've found that most people, myself included, have a split dose morning and evening. The main point is that you take it at the same time each day, and if you do decide to take it with your evening...
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    Neuropathy extreme pain, other types of meds ect

    T1 with neuropathy here, and I feel your pain. My legs also cramp because of the neuropathy, and it got to the point where I spent most nights rolling on the floor in tears. Tried a few different drugs, amitriptyline, gabapentin, Pregabalin etc etc but what finally helped was Quinine Sulphate. A...
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    High blood sugars

    I don't see any problem in snacking. Being a student myself, I find myself snacking a lot, especially when studying. As long as you bolus for the snacks you eat, the only problems should be the weight gain and choosing what to snack on!
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    Anyone with diabetic neuropathy ?

    Hey, The intense burning sensation could be neuropathy, but you would need to see a neurologist to get a definitive answer. I was Diagnosed T1D just over 24 years ago, and have had trouble controlling it for the past 15 years or so. My neuropathy problems started showing about 2 years ago and...
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    NewBee Question about Diabetes Control

    Joe, I've had problems with high blood sugar levels for a while now, and have found when I drop my levels rapidly like you describe the same thing happens. The basic understanding is that if you have constantly high blood sugar levels, your body will acclimatize to these levels, and when you...
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    Chronic Pain Syndrome

    Lots and lots of research! Being in this much pain, theres not much to do, so this will be a healthy distraction. Cheers again :D
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    Chronic Pain Syndrome

    Cheers Indy, will look into the diet. I generally eat healthy anyway, and dont eat junk food. Ive tried cutting a lot of different food groups out, except wheat and grains. I've also thought of the Gluten, but Ive had a test to see if I had Coeliac Disease, and that was all clear. Will do a bit...
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    False hypos

    I spent a while where I used to run pretty high BG's all the time (around the 18-20 mark) and I'd feel like going hypo if my BGs dropped to around 8-10. Ive found that my body will show signs of when my BG has dropped a certain amount, not when my BG's are under 4 which is the medical value of...
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    Inventions?

    And link.... http://www.emaxhealth.com/1275/no-more-diabetes-testing-using-blood-new-glucose-sensor Also.... diabetic chocolate that tastes nice would be a godsend!
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    Newbie to the forum.

    Welcome to the forum Kerry, You will find a lot of people here able to help, and from what I've seen and heard, it is quite common to gain weight when newly diagnosed, I put on 6-7 stone in about a year myself. It may take some time, but once you have your diabetes under control, you can loose...
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    Type 1 - Is it genetic?

    I was diagnosed T1 at the age of 7, with no member of my family having diabetes. I can go back 4 generations that i know for sure, on both my father and mothers side with no signs, but I have been part of a clinical trial studying diabetes and genetics. Ive been told that T1 is genetic, and my...
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    Chronic Pain Syndrome

    Hey all, Ive been T1 since the age of 7 (21 years) and since leaving school 12 years ago, my control has steadily been getting worse. Up until 3 years ago a Hba1C of 13% was considered good for me, I never tested, and was missing a lot of insulin doses (Humalog / Lantus). In September of 2009...
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    Tyoe 1 and tattoos!

    Go for it... I was worried about this at first, but as long as you make sure your BG levels are ok, you should be fine. I try to have mine around 8-9 before getting a tattoo as it can lower your levels slightly. Also keep something sugary on hand, just in case. If you are still worried, ask your...
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    Sugar is more addictive than cocaine...

    I agree with this! Even before I was diagnosed, I never used sugar. It wasnt until after I was told Im not allowed it that I wanted it. I still stay away from sweetened drinks, and cakes etc but I do have a sweet tooth and love my cookies and chocolate.
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    Reduced Kidney Function

    Bethan, I was diagnosed with microalbuminuria about 6 months ago, and the only change Ive had to make is 1 tablet a morning (Lisinopril - an ACE inhibitor). Yes, your Hba1c is a bit high, but mines 10.2% and thats the lowest its been for the last 10 years or so. All I can suggest is to start...
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    Online blood glucose diary?

    IVe tried most of the ipod apps, and online stuff, none of it really offered me what I wanted, which was an easy to use diary, and with somewhere telling me my averages etc. Most blood Glucose Monitors now come with cables to hook up to your pc, but I believe you need to buy them seperatly from...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hey everyone, here goes... - What is your name? James - How old are you? 28 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? UK (England) - Which city/area do you live in? Oxford - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality. Shy, geeky, honest - Do you...