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  1. Gaffer type 1

    Getting a Tattoo

    Hi ive been T1 nearly 2 yrs and ive had 51 tattoos done ive never experienced any problems. One thing i would say takes a little longer to heal if u r always running high..
  2. Gaffer type 1

    Levimir

    Hi all So i woke up this morn my blood was 16 took my novarapid. Havent checked blood till now which was 13 and ive eaten nothing since last night. I take 17 units of levimir at night. So wood that tell u that i need to increase my night levimir to get a better resting number more in the 5-7 zone
  3. Gaffer type 1

    Stacking

    How do i prevent stacking injections if i inject for my dinner and then feel hungry say hr later which i need to inject for again
  4. Gaffer type 1

    Stomach issues

    Hi all Been type 1 nearly a yr, i take novorapid carbcount and 15 units at night levimir. I woke up today with incredibly sore tummy to the point i was hunched up on the floor in agony so ive still got it now it comes in waves feel like being sick, sweaty, 111 was no help to me at all, has...
  5. Gaffer type 1

    Sugars

    Since the coronavirus has appeared, im not showing no symptoms lol, i just cant get my bloods in a normal range 4 - 7 always in the Red. Novorapid 3x aday, Levimir 15 units at night. ive been type 1 almost a year im wondering if my honeymoon period is over, or im not counting my carb intake...
  6. Gaffer type 1

    Insulin novarapid levemir

    So 1 unit of insulin drops blood sugar 2-3 mmol ok, why is it I use that method my sugars are highish but when i do 1 unit of insulin drops blood sugar by 1 my sugars ars are brilliant.
  7. Gaffer type 1

    Blood numbers

    Good advice kk thanks
  8. Gaffer type 1

    Blood numbers

    Many thanks
  9. Gaffer type 1

    Blood numbers

    Can i ask why on wake up my blood 13.2 took 3 units of novorapid an hour later gone up to 13.7 had no food..???
  10. Gaffer type 1

    Katie course

    I would just like to say ive just finished the K. A. T. I. E course today and if you need help managing your diabetes ask gp to refer to this course it hss changedmy life...
  11. Gaffer type 1

    Long lasting insulin

    Do u think its a good idea to split the dose so 7 in morning 7 at night cause I found out yesterday that levimir only lasts 12 hrs not 24
  12. Gaffer type 1

    Long lasting insulin

    I inject long act at 10pm each night 14 units.
  13. Gaffer type 1

    Long lasting insulin

    So the day I decide to fast do I still take my novarapid even though I'm not eating
  14. Gaffer type 1

    Long lasting insulin

    How do u know if u are injecting the right amount of long lasting insulin
  15. Gaffer type 1

    Insulin

    How much does 1 unit of insulin bring your bg down by is it 2 mmol
  16. Gaffer type 1

    Badminton first time since T1 diagnosis

    Hi Can plz give advice next week got badminton for 1 hr what should I do to keep my sugars under control...
  17. Gaffer type 1

    A normal life

    If you have the support of your family and close friends that is all that counts
  18. Gaffer type 1

    A normal life

    Chill my friend there are lots of things to eat but we r all different. Dont worry about other people Ive experienced alot of people don't have a clue about our condition. Most people thing it's our own fault
  19. Gaffer type 1

    A normal life

    How did u break your syringe