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Some odd choices on here, coffee? I wouldn't say its particularly high sugar and you could burn yourself downing it in a dizzy hypo state. Also you tend to find most squash these days is sugar free so avoid it! If you're looking at drinks and glucojuice isn't available I'd suggest fresh...

No harm in the odd Freddo every now and then, cheap and a perfect 10g carbs :-P

I'm in agreement with your argument, I'd love for some more case/clip options for the 640G. I find the belt clip larger than the previous pump and it seems to slide round my belts which can be irritating when walking along. The main problem I find is the clip digging into my sides when wearing...

Thanks Andrew, glad I'm not the only one who suffers with severe hypos. But I hope that's it and you don't encounter any more! I don't do many runs over 10k but today I learned that I must be extra careful after long runs. Yesterday I did 9mi and today at work a low hit me really hard, it took...

Thanks for the message Bebo321. I've actually just recently joined the FB group, seems a great place to find tips and advice on diabetes for all sports :-) I'm doing the Great North Run in September so another half marathon might be too many but I'll keep that one in mind! I also love doing...

Thanks for the replies folks! Having spoke with my diabetes team recently I have had CGM on my mind. I've become aware of a product called Freestyle Libre, a unit you place in your arm and lasts for 14 days providing wireless BG readings and direction your BG is heading. It's not something...

Hi all, Its not often I write on here, I was wondering if anybody else has experience of having severe hypos (where they collapse) during exercise or relating to exercise? I've been running for 7 years and a type 1 diabetic for 17, but I had my first ever outdoor severe hypo while exercising...

Hi Dave. I'm a type 1 diabetic and keen 10k/half marathon runner. I've been on insulin pump for a few years and it makes exercise so much easier. Over the years of doing Great North Run I've adapted my race fuel preparations and each year needed less & less fuel to keep me going. About 45mins...

Certainly is odd but its something I've noticed over the years and I try to avoid eating lots of bad food in public areas. One more feeling I get is if I have high blood sugars during the night I have very vivid dreams. Kind of makes me want to get high blood sugars, I have little or no dreams...

I hate being high, much prefer the feeling of being around 4. Anything over 10 and I start to feel dry, get aching limbs and could easily go to sleep. I can also get a little grumpy. One other strange symptom is I get extra horny, not ideal if in public situations.

I usually tend to need more insulin in winter but I'm probably just eating more. But today I wonder whether the cold may lower my BG and insulin requirement. Actually had a fit last night so I'm looking for answers. Another could just be me stacking bolus's. Best idea is to check levels often...

It can be hard finding yoghurts with sugars less than 15g. Doesn't help when supermarkets discount the unhealthy ones. Most weight watchers yoghurts are very low, only 6-8g sugar per pot. Muller light are also pretty good, 175g pots, 12g sugar

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Hi Rob, I have a lot of experience with severe hypos and I find tongue biting is the most obvious symptom that I've had a seizure. For me its either at night or first thing in the morning (overdose) and I usually collapse and sometimes injure myself. I don't remember anything until about 15mins...

Re: Something with extremely slow release carbs.... I recommend quaker oat-so-simple morning bars, link - http://quaker.co.uk/products/morning-bars. They're of a decent size (35g) containing oats and high fibre they should help keep levels up for a little longer. I don't really approve of all...

Hi head323 I highly recommend an insulin pump. I've had one for 2 years now, like Switch 2501 I use a quick set cannula. The benefits far outweigh those of injections. I'll list a few: - Take insulin at any point during the day. This allows you to be much more spontaneous and avoid difficult...

Hi toastlover, I've been battling the exact same curse that is dawn phenomena for the past few weeks. The past two days though I think I've finally cracked it. I've been on an insulin pump for a year now and it takes a while before you can get all basal rates exactly how you need them. Last...

I've never had a problem with any no added sugar drinks. One other thing to be aware of are no added sugar yogurts. These can still be very high in natural sugars (15g+) and if I were to recommend a lower carb yogurt, it would be the weight watchers range at about 6g per pot.

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Hi Lucy, I've been diabetic for almost the same length of time. I'm onto my second year of insulin pumping with my Medtronic Paradigm 554. Its hard to compare since this is my first pump. Its given me much more freedom in life, with eating in & out, exercise and in social situations. I was put...