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Hi all. I have a problem I can’t get my head around. I use the freestyle insulinx testing machine and most of the time it works really well and other times idk if it’s the machine or me. It basically lets you input the carbs you’re going to eat and then tells you how much insulin to take based...

That’s what I don’t understand because I had the whole thing, a bag of crisps and a pack of veg noodles and I got the carbs down perfectly yet I had a hypo

Hi all. I have a quick question. About 10 minutes before dinner I had a hypo so I treated myself by having a can of Coca Cola. I had my meal and dessert. after I counted all my carbs and done my insulin. In my carb count I included everything I ate as well as the coke I had for my hypo. About 2...

I used to have night time hypos quite a lot before. I managed to just have a snack before bed and finding the right snack did take a while and does get boring but it’s necessary sometimes. I also tend to wake myself up to take my early levemir so I don’t sleep for a long period so then I rest...

That’s great! It’s very true too that if you have good control there is no need to keep bringing up the fact you’re diabetic. I mean close friends should obvs know about it but unless I say as well they wouldn’t of known. I always look at the football player nacho Fernandez who plays for Real...

I use the freestyle insulinx which is a great machine as well as the freestyle mini. I don’t see it affecting my future employment at all. I’m currently studying computer science so looking into more of a technical role anyway. Even if it was to be a physical labour job I’d have no worries...

Hey. I usually just look through the machine at the end of the day to see the average readings and where I might need to up my insulin or lower it. When I train I usually eat a carb before like a banana. I used to go as far as weighing all my food and counting all the carbs and sugars then...

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Hey. I’m currently taking levemir and novorapid.

I find managing my diabetes really easy now to the point where I feel and act like someone without it. Obviously I know this isn’t the case but things us diabetics do like take insulin and stuff like that is just part of my routine where it doesn’t interrupt anything I have going on, or rarely...

Hi my names Orry. This is my first time hearing about this forum and finally seeing a community of fellow diabetics which is great! I am 21 now but have had type 1 diabetes for 18 years. If anyone needs any advice or has any questions I’ll be happy to help[emoji5]