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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Haha yes very good point! And thank you so much :) x
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Thanks for your advice, and congratulations to you as well! Yeah think you're right about not being too stressed about testing etc for one day. I'm more worried about going low than high really so thinking I will take less insulin and run slightly high for the day, but as you say there will be...
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Thanks for the advice! Yes would much rather wear it if possible as would make it much easier, though not keen on it showing in pictures so thigh could be a good alternative :)
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Thanks! Haven't tried it on my belly before I will give it a go!
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Yes good shout, would rather run slightly high for a day than risk going low. Think a small bag or friends bag may be the way forward for the kit. Thanks for the input!
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Thanks for the reply! Hadn't thought on wearing sensor on the inside of the arm - have you done that before?
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    Wedding Day Management - Type 1

    Hi everyone, I don't know if this is the right place to post, so apologies if not! I'm getting married next year and keep thinking about how my diabetes is going to impact my day. We're getting married in Italy (so heat and lots of carbs!). I've been type 1 for 20 years, manage using insulin...
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    One to avoid

    Ah sorry - was speaking from a T1 perspective!
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    One to avoid

    Hey Chriztopher Looks awful haha. I thought porridge didn't agree with my bloods either as caused me huge spikes after eating, but taking fast acting 15/20 mins before I eat it seems to help keep my levels steady. Now have porridge or overnight oats (oats/milk/greek yoghurt/blueberries mixed...
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    Insulin storage tropical temperatures

    Hi Graham, Most insulin is fine out of fridge for up to 30 days, so 16 hours will be fine. I've traveled around Asia a lot as a type 1 diabetic often carrying lots of insulin supplies for multiple months of continuous travel. Couple of tips if you need them: - Hotel mini fridges can be...