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  1. sammi4688

    Type one diabetes, IBS and high sugars!

    Hi, I am type one diabetic and I suffer with IBS. I'm really struggling at the moment. I'm trying to highlight my triggers with food and find out what gives me stomach ache, bloating.....the common IBS symptoms. One thing I have found is that when I am experiencing these symptoms my blood...
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    Tandem t-slim insulin pump and sweat/gym activity.

    Hi, just wondering if anyone can help or has experienced any of the following problems. I am currently on the tandem t-slim insulin pump, I'm going to the gym and I have increased my physical activity more to lose weight and gain better control with my diabetes. My pump keeps falling...
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    Tandem t slim control IQ

    Hi I have been on the Tandem T-slim control IQ since August and it's really helping me. I am seeing alot of improvements in my blood sugars and I'm gaining alot more confidence. I just have a couple of issues. I wear the pump on my waist band and working as a nursery nurse I'm constantly bending...
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    Prescription exemption certificate

    Basically got myself into a little bit of a muddle. I used to be in receipt of tax credits, so had a medical exemption card, I don't qualify for tax credits anymore so I don't get the exemption card. I have never been told since being diabetic (11 years) that there is another certificate I need...
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    Diet pills and meal replacement success stories...

    Hi, I'm type 1 diabetic and I'm really struggling with my weight. When people look at me they do say "you're not massive, Ive seen bigger", however I'm the biggest I've ever been and I avoid seeing myself in the mirror for that reason! My BMI (at 31) indicates I'm obese and were trying to have...
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    Type 1 Dry skin on feet

    So as the title suggests I have quite bad skin on my feet. I moisturise but the skin is still quite dry. I was thinking of doing an exfoliating foot peel and then if the dry skin continues after that purchasing a diabetic foot cream. I did go to a doctor a couple of months ago and as my feet...
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    Diabetic eye screenings

    Hi I'm not entirely sure who to contact, I phoned boots who did my eye screening last year to see what date it was and it was April. This means I'm 2 months overdue my eye screening however I haven't received an invitation from the NHS to book an appointment. Any advice on what to do next? x
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    Wake up call!!!!! Type1.

    Hi everyone I am 27 years old and I am type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed while pregnant in 2008, after having my son it stayed and it turned out to be type 1. At first I never took it seriously, I think I was in denial, then realised I should be as my son was getting older. I've took control of...