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  1. lorna_fletcher

    Type 1 Sharp box

    When I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago I got given a sharp box and it’s not been put on my prescription and they’re not giving me one until it is. Does anyone not have a sharp box, where do you put used needles etc
  2. lorna_fletcher

    Type 1 Low Carb

    I’m wanting to try low carb diet to try get my bg controlled as there still all other the place, any recommendations on cook books/recipes etc
  3. lorna_fletcher

    Type 1. 3 weeks diagnosed.

    Does anyone ever just think f**k diabetes!! Diagnosed type 1, 3 weeks ago now and I just feel like it is controlling everything. Feel like giving up driving lessons & luckily I only have 1 week left of college or I would have felt like dropping out. Me and y boyfriend lik going out for dinner at...
  4. lorna_fletcher

    Hypo

    Hi, I had felt really shaky and was sweating really bad when I was trying to sleep checked bloods and there 2.9, took 5 jelly babies hopefully feel better soon What is everyone’s symptoms of getting hypo?
  5. lorna_fletcher

    Low carb

    Hi, I’m 2 weeks now diagnosed with type 1 and my blood sugars have been high (trying to control) but today they’ve slowly coming down. I’m wondering if anyone has a specific amount of carbohydrates they stick to daily or have any meal plan? Really want in a routine and think this would help...
  6. lorna_fletcher

    Headaches

    Does any one get really sore heads if there BSL are high? I’ve just been diagnosed with type 1 so my sugars are high just now until I manage diet & insulin but my headaches are unbearable
  7. lorna_fletcher

    New monitor

    What’s everyone’s opinions on the freestyle libre glucose monitor? Just seen it on the news there!
  8. lorna_fletcher

    Holiday

    Hope someone can help. I have just been diagnosed type 1 not even a week ago and I have a holiday 18th June to Gran Canaria all inclusive . Time different is only 1 hour so don’t think that will effect my timings really. Does anyone have any tips for being away, food wise, alcohol etc... I’m...
  9. lorna_fletcher

    Glucomen areo 2k

    I have just been given a new meter today and they told me I can upload bloods through NFC but every time I try to pair my iPhone 8 to my meter it isn’t working... anyone have this problem?
  10. lorna_fletcher

    Week diagnosed

    I was recently taken into hospital due to my ketones being 6.1 and blood sugar 18 last week and diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I’m a 21 year old and like going out at the weekends and have a holiday coming up also, wondering if anyone has any tips on how to deal with this better?