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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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.
  6. 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..???
  7. 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...
  8. Gaffer type 1

    Long lasting insulin

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

    Insulin

    How much does 1 unit of insulin bring your bg down by is it 2 mmol
  10. 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...
  11. Gaffer type 1

    Tattoo

    Hi all,, T1 had a tattoo today hoping it heals relatively quickly, anyone had any trouble with the healing process.
  12. Gaffer type 1

    Toe

    Hi all Just another's persons opinion mayb would help me. About 5 weeks ago I kicked the dogs toy and missed and kicked the bottom of the washing machine hard... Right get your laughs out the way..... [emoji1787][emoji23] The day before was diagnosed with T1 from being T2 for 2 years, so I...
  13. Gaffer type 1

    Eye test

    Got the dreaded eye screening in 2 weeks..
  14. Gaffer type 1

    Bg reading this morning

    Hi all Since diagnosis 5 weeks ago T1 Lada, I've never been below ten when waking up but this morning I get a 7.1 happy chappy [emoji4]
  15. Gaffer type 1

    Lager

    I haven't had a alcoholic drink since being diagnosed with T1, 5 weeks ago. But tonight I am trying this bottle of lager I've never heard of before
  16. Gaffer type 1

    Getting frustrated

    Can anyone shed any light I keep having high bg in evenings Before dinner 7.9 I had wholemeal pasta lentil bake with lots of veg Included a few nuts. Half a glass of milk and an apple bg now 15.7. Basel 5 units before meals Bolus 10 units before bed Just can't seem to get in the zone
  17. Gaffer type 1

    Yummy

    Scrummy
  18. Gaffer type 1

    Dinner

    Lovely
  19. Gaffer type 1

    Bs Higher in the evening.

    Hi all one month tomorrow diagnosed T1.5 LADA... On rapidnovo 4 units morn, noon and evening and long lasting levimir before sleep 10 units. Evening Bs always high pretty much between 12 & 18 I do pik here and there through the evening but nothing worth worrying about nuts, apple couple of...
  20. Gaffer type 1

    Barbeque

    Well I was hesitant to do a bq today as I didn't know how I'd react to all the different foods, but surprising bg level was 8.8 an hour afterwards so was really happy cause who wouldn't want a bq on a day like this...