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Hi LeoM I am also Type 1 with the same problem for the last 6 years, I have seen endocrinologists and hospital eye clinic who have given me the answers you have from Old un and Lamont. The endo I saw last year told me a small percentage of Type 1’s have their vision effected with high/rapidly...

Yes a couple of years ago I kept getting them. Finally I spoke with a urologist who gave me a completely different course of antibiotics for a week not 3 days and I now take DMannose every day as a preventative measure and I haven’t had another UTI since.

Hello Yes, I have type 1 and it often seems to change from day to day. It’s very very fustrating sometimes but I try really hard to just deal with whatever is happening at the moment. I do keep records and this has helped identify some triggers ( I am not just talking about food) and I do lots...

I have been in this situation about half a dozen times, I would go with very small amounts at one time, then a couple of hours later another spoon of something. Your digestive system will need to get back on track so take it steady. I Have often seen jelly pots in hospital, sometimes low sugar...

Hello Really sorry to hear you are in hospital with Covid and other complications. I am type 1 however was very ill with Covid, DKA and a chest infection in March. I know from a blood test only a couple of weeks before I was highly positive for antibodies and I had 3 vaccines too. My BG wasn’t...

Hello Sorry to hear you have all these symptom, and I know ‘the not knowing’ is very worrying. I would ask for a print out of your recent blood test results and see what they tested. To establish if you are diabetic you need a HbA1c test as part of your blood test. Once you have that and IF it...

Hi I have just read your post with interest, for the last 3 years I have had terrible hip joint pain that goes down the back of my leg! I will discuss my insulin with my nurse later this month, I am on Levemir and Fiasp. Thanks for posting I would never have thought there might be a connection here.

Hello It doesn’t sound like she is wearing a continuous blood glucose monitor? As she is Type 1 the GP will issue a Libre (I am hoping you are in the Uk?) the Libre 2 has alarms which would alert her to any problem in time before things got too serious. I would be on the phone to the GP asking...

Have you emailed them requesting this? Or did they just give you a verbal no? I think I would write a polite and short email saying if they are unable to give online access could they print a copy of your latest full blood test results and post it you just found this online...

I am pretty sure your doctor is obliged to give you a print out of all your blood test results which will have the full breakdown or ask them to email it to you. I don’t think they can say no to this request.

I had this once, I phoned Abbots, they told me delete the app and reinstall. They are helpful if you call if you are still stuck.

I agree with And Breathe, write to them and ask for a written reply. Remember I did get there in the end so fingers crossed for you. Thanks for the Iport feedback I will be asking about this at my next meeting

Hi I asked for the Libre about 18months before finally getting it, told no due to lack of funding and my HbA1c was too good by my nurse I self funded for a while, was definitely better then asked for this on prescription. She was using the data from the Libre in all our appointments ! Finally...

Hi Did you split your Levemir and if so how is it going? I have been on Levemir for a few years, my nurse always tells me to split it because she says it typically lasts 18hrs and therefore is best split. I take mine 7am and 7pm, doesn’t effect my bolus at all. Hope all is going well.

Hi I was scared about insulin but when I started it I was so much better. Diagnosed Type 1 at 50. To answer you question about snacks I love these, keep in the fridge for 3 days when cool If they last that long! Also make a good pudding! Low carb ‘muffins’, quick easy and delicious. Beat with...

Hello Yes I eat low carb, I spike very badly with carbs even with the correct amount of insulin and switching to Fiasp didn’t help. I am much better eating low carb. I would say start slowly and make gradual changes as you might have to adjust your insulin but I am much steadier eating low carb...

In conversation my DN mentioned she has a number of patients with a fear of needles using retractable needles. Hope your appointment goes well.

I think you inform them initially online? Certainly every time I renew my medical license I select yes I am on insulin but I don’t ever remember being asked how long I have been taking it. I would go online and see if you can update your information and hopefully the question is just concerned...

Hello Congratulations on your forthcoming wedding! I was diagnosed 4 years ago type 1, I eat low carb so don’t over use insulin however whenever I am ill and have to take more insulin to counteract high BG and ketones and I put weight on and find it very difficult to lose those pounds again...