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  1. Heathenlass

    Why are people eating specific and low carb diets?

    Thank you,@kevinfitzgerald for answering, it answers my question and satisfies my curiosity . I didn't mean to pry, but is IS unusual so me being me, I just had to ask :) Signy
  2. Heathenlass

    Lantus Users

    Gotcha :) Slight correction there though ( hell,I'm a woman, gotta have the last word !;) ) You misquoted me somewhat in your last post , which changes the context of what I was saying. What I actually said in that erlier post was : " Oh you are not alone in experiencing this :( According to...
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    Lantus Users

    With all due respect, I was commenting on this thread from the perspective of my own experiences with Lantus , my own conversations with HCP's and also, stating my own opinions . That's not quite the same as " promoting unconfirmed claims/rumours " ;) Signy
  4. Heathenlass

    CRACKING UP!!! Please help.

    Just so you don't feel totally left out , there are areas in England and Wales where Tresiba isn't being prescribed either because of cost .It's a postcode lottery :banghead: Signy
  5. Heathenlass

    Why are people eating specific and low carb diets?

    @kevinfitzgerald So it's instinctive to what you eat for you ? Does this work with new foods you have not tried before ? Do you test before injecting ? What are your meter figures like ? I'm genuinely curious ! hence the questions :) Signy
  6. Heathenlass

    This might be difficult!

    And really, I stand by what I said - no matter how empathetic someone who doesn't have Type 1 would like to be, they will still, never fully understand. Not at all their fault, how could they , if they haven't had the experience ? Signy
  7. Heathenlass

    This might be difficult!

    I realise that, I think I've just been ( ahem!) unfortunate in my choices ;) Signy
  8. Heathenlass

    New meds regime .....

    Hi Rachette, and welcome :) I would advise that you arrange to speak to your DSN as soon as possible , as a fixed dose twice a day won't really help you, and you really need some assistance with the education side of things . A face to face chat with the DSN would be the best option so she can...
  9. Heathenlass

    This might be difficult!

    Good question :) I've often thought it would be easier, but never had the opportunity to put it to the test :rolleyes: I do know that it's been a stumbling block in my relationships one way or another, if I'm honest . I think it's difficult for a non diabetic to be able to fully empathise with...
  10. Heathenlass

    Type1

    Welcome Tara :) You have come to the right place to learn tips and techniques from people who have had the Dbeest , tamed it to a degree , and also find friends who natter about just about everything :) all of that can help you get a handle on things, not least because you can feel very...
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    Didn't realise how dangerously ill I was!

    Great news, Rowan, you have done really well :) I hope everything else improves for you too :) Signy
  12. Heathenlass

    Out of Curiosity thread, an update ?

    Up and down arrows get a thumbs up from me too:) Signy
  13. Heathenlass

    Going on about diabetes too much

    I really must watch that again, I found it hilarious the first time around :D Hansel gets the pumpkin, sorry, sugar sickness from scoffing the witches house made of candy , as I recall. :rolleyes: Actually, I could have done with his syringe this afternoon to silicone the bathroom :D Signy
  14. Heathenlass

    All about health magazine

    I've not seen this particular one, but can you remember if it had adverts for meters, stair lifts and the usual mobility paraphernalia ? ;) Signy
  15. Heathenlass

    Type 1 Need some help for getting my life back together again

    Hello there, and welcome :) Are you using basal/ bolus, fixed doses at set times, or a mixed insulin ? I'm asking because the way to manage it differs slightly . Signy
  16. Heathenlass

    Statins Increase for diabetics??

    Oddly enough, I passed a poster yesterday with Dr. Chris Steele advising the use of CoQ10 for Statin users. I didn't get the chance to read the whole thing through, but it listed possible Statin side effects .Admittedly, it was an advertising poster, but I found it interesting that it was there...
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    Story in local paper .

    I thought that was a given...:rolleyes: And throwing hot chocolate around the room works great for bringing you out of a hypo - what other way is there to use it ?:rolleyes: All in all, whilst acknowledging that it's not meant to be, the article is not great PR for promoting understanding of...
  18. Heathenlass

    Insulin Pens

    Hi there, Unfortunately insulin in any form, either cartridge refills or pre filled pens are a prescription only medication, so you can't buy them over the counter. Why not ask your GP for a larger quantity on prescription if you are concerned about running out ? ( I'm assuming here that you are...
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    Type 2 Can I refuse to have a particular person present at my reviews?

    I would complain for sure, about the many issues that caused you distress, not least that a Dietician is NOT a qualified DN . It jumps out at me that the point should be raised concerning the lack of adjustment for your hearing loss too. It is unacceptable for staff not to make an adjustment...
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    Story in local paper .

    " He was advised to take his medication "? There are so many things " off" about this story. I find it concerning that there is an exhaustive list of the damage to property, but no mention as to the welfare of his daughters after being pulled from the wreckage . And cheers for using a hypo as...