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    A&E

    It is so sad to hear all the comments about A&E. I live in Belgium and if I am taken to A&E I'm put on a drip immediately and made to stay overnight with my blood being tested every 2-3 hours. Then they call my consultant and only if she is ok will they let me go home. They are very good in...
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    Cost of stuff

    Hi there, I have to pay for my insulin and supplies and then get it all reimbursed as I live in Belgium, I can tell you it cost hundreds per month, I receive 2 hospital bills monthly for supplies one for 250 euros and one for 118 euros on top of that I have to buy insulin which is approximately...
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    Medtronic Pump - Resevoir Recall in Uk

    I checked my reservoirs and so far all are good. It was good to get the info though before any problems. Very happy with Medtronic :)
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    Invitation from Lloyds pharmacy

    I live in Belgium, we have to have check ups at the hospital every three months, the doctors are brilliant and make sure we have all the supplies we need. As I've had beta cell transplants I'm there every month the the care is outstanding. I wish everyone had the same care. :)
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    Pregnant and Hospital are being a nightmare!!

    Hi there, listen this is soooooo important, the reason you are hypoing is because your baby is taking everything from you and then some more. I am also a type 1 diabetic and have had three babies, that said the pregnancies were hell on earth, my blood sugar would drop from around 18.6 to 1.2 in...
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    Hayfever and Diabetes

    I have suffered with hayfever and allergies for years and have to take a number of medicines for this. That said I have been Type 1 for 25 years and allergies and hayfever don't really affect my values, though the constant coughing and sneezing and watery eyes are not pleasant. Agree with...
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    glucagon

    You should not give a glucagon injection into the vein, the kits are specific for leg or arm, or bum or stomach, anywhere on the body and no need to remove clothes, I have had it via IV at the hospital, it make you VOMIT INSTANTLY. I have been given it as part of a Clamp Test otherwise it is...
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    Type 1 on Hollyoaks

    Hi there Kocall, a Glucogon Hypokit is used when a person is in a hypo coma, the kit is very clear so any person can use it. it contain an injection kit including a syringe with clear liquid in it and a via containing powder. The contents of the syringe are injected into the vial and the vial...
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    Non-diabetic need help?

    Hi There, many people suffer with hypoglycemia WITHOUT being diabetic or having anyone in their family being diabetic. You absolutely must each some carbs. That's what your body is telling you. If you got to the Doctor he will tell you the same. It's your bodys way of saying you do not have...
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    When does a hypo become dangerous?

    Hi there, I have gone into a coma with values less than 0.6 and i've still be conscious with 0.6. I've had coma's a 2.8 aswell. It just depends on your body when you go low. But very low blood sugar is serious. I had a hypo once on a Tuesday, had now symptions at all, was sitting watching...
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    Struggling :(

    Who changed your background insulin, was it the doctors or the DAFNE people. If it was the latter, check with your doctor or diabetes nurse. You may need less Lantus, but its always better to lower is slowly rather than in one go. Good luck, I hope the levels balance out. :)
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    Another £20 buying test strips

    I think it's a real shame, I have to test every 2 hours but the hospital know this and give me enough strips. I live in Belgium so I have to pay everything but I have medical insurance so it's all reimbursed and the hospital bills are sent directly to the insurance company. I also have a pump...
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    Dentist & pump

    You shouldn't worry, I have been wearing a pump for 3 years and have had X-rays with it. It's only MRI and Scanners where you need to take it off. I know as I had one pump broken in an MRI machine last year. Also having teeth X-Rayed won't affect the pump at all as it's on the body and not...
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    Low Blood Sugar without problems - anyone?

    Hi there, I have always suffered really low blood sugar without any symptoms and I've always thought everything was ok. However, these values have been as low as 0.8 and I've still been conscious, but, there is a time when now matter how I feel, those around me become aware that something is...
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    If You Could, Would You Rather Not Have Diabetes?

    Hello Emma, I have to say that I do agree with you about being different, however for me, I appreciate life a lot more, I have Type 1 diabetes and have suffered for many years with no hypo warning signs and levels dropping suddenly very quickly with me ending up in a coma and being taken to...
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    Morning Highs?

    Hi, I'm with SamJB, I also suffered DP for a long time as well as many night hypos and comas. I'm now use a pump and results are much better. You may need to battle for a pump though, but you must ask for one and insist. It will make the world of difference. Eating before bed might help if...
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    Diagnosed last Thursday 28th or was I?

    How did it go with the doctor yesterday. I am type 1, when my levels are really high I always feel exhausted and every thing I do is an effort, including breathing. I am usually iritable when the values are really low, I can also be argumentative and very difficult. Everyone is different so...
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    Where have you had a hypo?

    I've had hypo's in supermarkets, what used to set me off was the ulra violet lights, I still won't go into the refrigerator parts in Macro as they still effect me. Also had a coma at the hospital just before appointment with consultant and had another in carpark just after a visit with the...
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    How old were you when you were diagnosed?

    Type 1 age 26 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Slowly killing self :(

    Hi Claire, It sounds like you're having a really tough time of it. I know how you feel. I was diagnosed with Type 1 25 years ago and I still hate it. I have the complication of no warning signs for hypo and have suffered with hypo comas for many years with multiple admissions to hospital...