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If you are in the UK, Lidl sell 75g bags of Dolly Mix (normally in a display box with two other types of children's sweets at their eye level, so look on the lower shelves). I find half a bag will turn around or avert a hypo. But the effect can be short-lived. If I don't follow up with a...

As T1 you are more susceptible to other autoimmune conditions such as coeliac, one of whose symptoms is unexplained weight loss. It can be otherwise asymptomatic. Try the extra calories through fats but mention the weight loss at your next check up and request a blood test.

Oh dear...unfortunately still an all too common misdiadgnosis for adult onset diabetes. Check the DVLA website, but I'm pretty sure they are only interested in the insulin dependency due to the increased risk of hypos while driving rather than the T1/T2 distinction. If you are in England do...

I started using a handbag (I hate the term "manbag") for my accoutrements (phone, sunglasses wallet, keys and at the time cigarettes and lighter and, if there was going to be any hanging about or public transport, a book) when I moved abroad and spent nine months a year without a coat or jacket...

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The surcharge is significantly less than 12 months of Libres plus insulin, needles and test strips - and they may qualify for a medical exemption certificate so no prescription charges either - not far short of £50 every four weeks just for the basics. @LOOSHMA you would be well advised to...

An average potato. The difference between breeds will be so marginal as to make little or no difference once all carbs in a meal are taken into account. And it's 17g per 100g - weigh the potato and do the maths.

According to the Diabetes auk Carbohydrate Reference List, raw potato has 17g carbs per 100g of potato. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1922/6045/files/carbs_count_reference_list.pdf?v=1642155059

I've done it once...an experience not to be repeated! I took 20 units of Humalog instead of Lantus. This would be enough for two carby dinners! And it was just before bed. Luckily, I realised as soon as I did it. I immediately ate loads of sugary snacks, toast and sugared tea. I then spent...

Yes, there are reported side effects, but they are nothing compared with the threat to life or side effects of a heart attack or stroke. By all means make an informed choice and if you can control cholesterol using diet and exercise all the better. However, if you can't, don't dismiss out of...

I've no particular recommendations - cook whatever you like using whatever recipe from whatever app you like. I don't even substitute sweetener for sugar in dessert recipes - I just dont take huge portions and adjust my insulin as required. A healthy, balanced diet is the most important thing...

Before anyone can give you any advice on accessing T1 or any healthcare in Scotland (or anywhere in the UK) you would need to disclose your visa status as getting access to the free National Health Service (NHS) is not available to all immigrants, permanent or not. And we are not immigration...

It's all change just now. I flew Bristol to Dublin recently and on both legs we went through the new style scanners and were firmly instructed to leave all liquids in our bags. We were not to take them out and present separately. The rules still say, and we should be prepared to, present...

"...leaving off the low glucose alarm at night (and rely on hypo symptons to wake me if I have a hypo in the night, which is what used to happen before I had Lilbre2. Or do I get a smartphone that supports the app? Or try Dexcom, which is now also available on NHS?" Only leave off the alarm if...

Two things I have noticed with the Libre that may help address your concerns. If the low sugar alarm goes and the reading is more than .2 or .3 below the trigger point - say it's set for 4.3 and reads 3.5, it's probably a false reading and needs to be checked with finger prick test. It is very...

The first question I have and doesn't seem to have been asked...what is your day to day blood glucose control like? Hb1Ac is a proxy for the long-term (three to four month) blood glucose levels. You can control your BG on a continuous basis, dosing your bolus to respond to what you've eaten...

Like Ushthetaff says it very much depends. For me a low fat meal, high in simple carbs, will produce a higher shorter lived post meal spike. A meal high in fat or complex carbs it's more of a slow burn. And of course, your pre meal levels, how much insulin you took initially and what your...

Hi, it's perfectly normal for bg to soar during an illness - even if you are not eating. The body releases stores of glucose to fuel itself in the fight against it, so the bg will not be related to your carb intake or activity. But three months is a long time. It might be worth checking that...

Hi, both myself and my mother were diagnosed at about the same age as you fifty and twenty years ago. The best piece of advice she passed to me on my diagnosis was to be your own doctor. You'll find your rhythm and how you react to carbs, activity and insulin and learn to balance them all. And...

Hi, don't worry. Security won't be concerned in the least. I've never been asked for (or even thought about bringing) any evidence of diabetes or medication. Just keep all your medication and needles in cabin bags and pop your insulin in the clear bag with your liquids. I'm not 100% sure of...