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    Blood in Lantus pen

    Hi everyone. I wonder if this has happened to anyone and if so what might have caused it. I injected my Lantus as usual this evening. I expelled the air as always by shooting 2 units into the air. As the level of insulin was going down I noticed blood had gotten inside the transparent part of...
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    Rising HBA1C

    Hi everyone feeling quite low and confused after my latest HBA1C result 2 weeks ago. My last 3 tests were 49, 48 and now for some unknown reason my latest has risen to 52! Strange thing is I have had some really bad hypos during the 3 month period that came back as 52. For the last week my DSN...
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    Constant nausea

    Hi everyone. I have been suffering from constant nausea for sometime now. At the beginning of this year I had a scan predominantly to see if I was suffering from an aortic aneurism, thankfully I'm not. A few months ago I was prescribed Omeprazole. After a few problems with raised sugar levels...
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    This year's flu injection

    Hi everyone, has anyone had any adverse reaction to this year's flu jab? I ask because since having mine nearly three weeks ago I have had severe shoulder and arm pain and have now developed what I can only describe as prickly pins and needles in my chest and right breast. Thanks Coco :grumpy:
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    Should I believe him or carry on worrying?

    Hi everyone. Rang my doctor today for some advice. My diabetes is usually very well controlled. I'm Type 1 diagnosed by way of DKA at 55 years old 4 and a bit years ago. Meter readings in the mid 5s last HbA1c 48. This past week my readings have been creeping up and have been in the 9s and today...
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    Safe Reading

    Hi everyone. Just interested to know what is the safest lowest BS reading to go to bed with? Type 1 nearly 4 years diagnosed at 55 years old. No DAFNE courses in my area, learnt everything I know from Think like a Pancreas and you wonderful people on here :) thanks
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    "Out of stock"

    Hi. Am I missing something? A few weeks ago I went to collect my repeat prescription items from the pharmacy at my GPs. I should have been collecting 3 items, however only 2 of the items were available apparently the lancets I had ordered were out of stock. I usually give 3 days as opposed to...
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    You couldn't make it up

    Just had to share these two moments of exasperation. On Monday I had to go for a scan as my doctor was worried I may have an abdominal aortic aneurism. Thankfully the nurse was able to tell me that all was well and that my aorta was on the narrow side so that was a good sign. Anyway 1st moment...
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    131% of Type 1s

    Hi there on this snowy winter's day. I have just read one of the daily news items posted on the forum. Can somebody explain what is meant by 131% of Type 1 diabetics were twice as likely to die with cardiovascular complications than non diabetics please? Keep warm everyone x
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    racing heart and breathlessness

    Hi everyone I know I ought to see my GP but not so easy to get an appointment so I thought I would see if any of you lovely supportive people can help. I seem to be experiencing a racing heart and at times feel as though I'm not getting enough oxygen. I'm Type 1, well controlled sugars and aged...
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    Light heartedly curious

    Hi everyone just curious. I am 59 years old and was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic at age 55 years. I have known the vast majority of my friends for about 30 years plus. Lots of them are work colleagues as well. This means that we know one another very well and on a daily basis know what we eat...
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    Flu Jab

    Hi I have had 3 flu injections since being diagnosed with Type 1 three years ago. My previous 2 injections produced no adverse side effects (not even raised blood sugars). This year I had my injection on 9th October and ever since I have had a toothache like pain and lots of stiffness in my left...
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    Needle brands

    Hi everyone, I collected my prescription today and one of the items were disposable needles for pre-filed nova pen. Since being diagnosed 3 years ago I have always used BD Micro-Fine 4mm needles. The ones I collected today are Owen Mumford Unifine Pentips they look rather flimsy. Anybody used...