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  1. itconor

    Type 1 Emergency blood test supply?

    Thank you I will try give that a go. Thankfully boots where selling acu chek mobile cassette for 22 quid so I’ll use my old meter until the docs open on Tuesday
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    Type 1 Emergency blood test supply?

    Thank you! Yes I drive a lot and have gastroparieses so I need to test more often, but getting past my GPS receptionist is near impossible. The note they where given by my DSN specified 600 tests per month but they have chosen to ignore it
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    Type 1 Emergency blood test supply?

    I normally do this but when they changed me to the pump they dropped me to 150 strips a month and I’m stuggling to get them to give me more
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    Type 1 Emergency blood test supply?

    Hi all, I’ve run into a bit of an issue I was on my last box of test strips on Friday but should have had enough to get me to Monday without issue. But i fell ill and have been following sick day rules and am now down to my last 4 strips obviously I can’t phone my doc at the weekend and I’m not...
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    Type 1 gastroparesis + Low Carb

    Yea I'm disturbing her sleep as well. The night sweats are the worst docs say they can do nothing, if I find anything I'll be sure to send it to you! I wouldn't wish constant night sweats on anyone
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    Type 1 gastroparesis + Low Carb

    Thanks for the reply! My Doc said that she put me on the waiting list but that was last year, last I asked about it I was told their only trainer was on maternity leave and the list had built up because of this so I've no idea when I'll get one. Their advice hasn't been really great so far in...
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    Type 1 gastroparesis + Low Carb

    Hi All i was diagnosed with gastroparesis last year, I have to say its pretty much been one of the worst experiences ive had so far. I Previously Used a LCHF Diet to control my diabetes but this now seems unsustainable as i cant eat fat, and veg and most other things with Fibre are off the...
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    Type 1 Gastroparesis :(

    IVe been having night sweats, with a hugely bloated stomach for the last year. Dr Sent Me for Barium Swallow Tests and today i was told i have sevear gastroparesis. Im only 27 and this is the first complication of any kind ive had, problem is i dont really no were to go from here, ive been...
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    Type 1 Night sweats & bedding!

    Type one here, this has been happening to me too. Sugars ok all tests from the Drs fine Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Anonymous Question Sugars were 19, took 20 units of insulin and now my sugars are 24! Help!

    Check the site your injecting into is it lumpy ? This can effect how quickly it absorbs. Is it possible you drank a non diet drink ? Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Anonymous Question Sugars were 19, took 20 units of insulin and now my sugars are 24! Help!

    Be careful 20 units of a rapid acting insulin is a lot ! Clean your hands try another meter of you have a spare, it can take up to 5 hours for that insulin to burn out so don't correct again. What was the last meal you ate ? Are you getting sick? Start drinking water now, lots of water...
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    Sleep issues with Diabetes

    Yea normally start on the legs. I've been tested for anything serious but it seems to come with bouths of swollen stomach Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Sleep issues with Diabetes

    Finally someone else! this has been happening to me for 6 months its killing me been for all sorts of tests at the drs so far nothing, they are doing a stomach emptying one next
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    Scary drop long after insulin

    Hey there ! I'm already split dose morning dose is only 10. Yes libre is reporting is lagging behind a little but bloods confirm the hard drop Day time rapid acting seems to have shifted to 1:10 Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Scary drop long after insulin

    Levmir here. I'm going to reduce my dose as something werid is going on all my ratios seem to have dropped to 1:10 this last week, I'm barely taking any insulin for things I previously would have had to have a big dose, gonna try dropping the evening levmir as the morning o already dropped to 10...
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    Scary drop long after insulin

    About 4 horse earlier Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
  17. itconor

    Scary drop long after insulin

    I'm on levmir. Recently moved to my bum giving my legs a rest. It does seem to come 3/4 hours after my rapid injections Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Scary drop long after insulin

    Annnnd it's happening again Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum
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    Scary drop long after insulin

    hope your allright remember the Glucogels are only 10G Carbs take at least 2.
  20. itconor

    Scary drop long after insulin

    Im thinking i may bave an injection site issue, this has happened before, possibly a delayed release of the morning dose of novo rapid