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  1. colin2018

    I don’t get notifications from the app

    I don’t get notifications from the app with comments etc on my posts and was wondering if the app supports push notifications?
  2. colin2018

    Type 1 Problems with glucose being in the 20’s

    I’ve spoke to my diabetic specialist she’s put me on a 3-1 ratio for my humalog and that is helping a bit more my levels are averaging between 7.1 & 11.5 at the min which is a vast improvement
  3. colin2018

    Type 1 Problems with glucose being in the 20’s

    Sorry I am type 1 diabetes with tresiba insulin at 32 units a day at the moment I have spoke to my nurse and she said she will increase my dosage next week as it can take a while to work apparently? She has introduced humalog to use as a corrective insulin which I am taking on a 3-1 ratio at the...
  4. colin2018

    Anyone else on tresiba insulin?

    I started taking it about 3 weeks ago., my readings are usually high tho & therefore worrying me a little., but my nurse said it would take a while to get the right dosages sorted out, I’m currently on 32units a day!
  5. colin2018

    Driving with t1

    Thank you Dixon for the advice my first lesson is booked for 29th October with a local instructor she asked me if have any medical issues she should be aware of so told her I have t1 diabetes and I need to carry my hypo kit with me etc she advised me that if I feel unwell during the lesson(s)...
  6. colin2018

    Coffee - good or bad?

    I have milk but no sugar might try without milk see if any different
  7. colin2018

    Driving with t1

    Hi all I’m wanting to learn to drive finally but want to know if there’s anything I need to know before I start? E.g. insulin dosages, hypo kit allowed while having lessons?
  8. colin2018

    Iphone And Ipad Users

    I updated mine as soon as was released its a lot faster now (iPad mini 3)
  9. colin2018

    Flu Jab

    Had mine on the 29th sept
  10. colin2018

    Coffee - good or bad?

    Hi, I have type 1 diabetes and drink coffee daily., not a big amount but was wondering the effects it could have on my glucose results if any?
  11. colin2018

    Has Anyone Tried Glucomannan To Help Weight Loss?

    I’ve not heard of it but I’m trying to lose weight too and on a low carb diet., it’s working for me altho slowly but I want to lose 2 stone before Christmas and get back in to shape any help would be good., where did you find glucomannan? Is it available in the shops
  12. colin2018

    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi everyone, I have been diabetic for almost 10 years now and I’m type 1 on tresiba & humalog insulin’s managing quite well with the occasional hiccup where I can’t resist a biscuit., in general tho my nurse says I’m reasonably healthy plus I walk almost 8 miles a day depending on the weather...
  13. colin2018

    Anyone else on tresiba insulin?

    Just recently started on this insulin and having problems with high glucose readings (in the 20’s) Was wondering if anyone else having issues or have any tips with taking this medication., I’m eating healthy and keep changing injection sites as told by nurse I’m type 1 diabetic been like it for...
  14. colin2018

    Type 1 Problems with glucose being in the 20’s

    I’ve recently started using a new basil insulin & my readings are high most of the time, can anyone suggest ways of lowering it as I eat healthy and don’t drink alcohol etc.