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  1. rijohnston

    Take away

    Thank you so much! It's just arrived, smells delish!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Take away

    Eating half a portion isn't an option for me, I'm starving!! Haha. Yea it's just the sauce I'm struggling with. Think il just have to guess and then check in an hour and correct... Thanks!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Take away

    Chicken tikka masala and rice! I generally eat it all... I normally use the dafne online app but it doesn't list specific dishes :s Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Take away

    Does anyone know anywhere or even just know the carbohydrates in different take aways? Just ordered an Indian and panicking because I've been trying to keep my BM down all week!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    UK Car insurance - any good companies

    I'm with Churchill and it wasn't an issue at all, I just had to declare it. I had the same issue on price comparison websites though. So I just don't trust them and go to all the individual websites. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Type 1s: What stupid things have people said to you?

    When I was younger I was going on a group holiday and my mum was talking through my diabetes with one of the leaders taking me, she seemed to he taking it all in until she said 'I understand it quite well, my nephew is the same, how often does she need to take her inhaler?' Sent from the...
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    Eugh... help!

    My sister had glandular fever a few months back and I'm well experienced in the way of DKA's, they do make you feel tired for a bit after but I'd say its more to do with the glandular fever, it can last for weeks!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    I can't stay awake

    I had the same issue although I'm not as well controlled. My doc suggested I take iron supplements to help with energy. Only started a few weeks ago and haven't noticed much of a difference, but this weather isn't helping!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    I was 13 months old, and I'm 23 now. Doctors thought having the flu and then a cold sore the weeks before are what happened to me. Was rushed to hospital unconscious, dr thought I had meningitis and gave me a lumbar puncture, a newly qualified dr said oh maybe it's diabetes, the old timer said...
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    Survey for Diabetes

    Done!! must admit im pretty lax about my insulin. however i dont find it an inconvenience. I remember in 1999 there was a report saying the cure for diabetes would come in the new millennium and then on new years day 2000 when there wasnt a cure I cried because I thought it meant straight away...
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    Blood monitors and airport security

    The reason I carry it all because when things are in the hold cabin the often freeze and I know that affects the insulin. Also because I have lost my luggage a few times and that was a nightmare!! In terms of other liquids I often only travel with hand luggage so my life needs to be in that bag...
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    Introducing myself!!

    Hi! Thanks!
  13. rijohnston

    Celiac Disease

    Ive been diabetic for 22 years and coeliac for 12 years. I had been very unwell was admitted to hospital and it showed up in a blood test that there was gluten in my blood. I didnt particularly have symptoms other than being very small. They then did a biopsy to confirm. I followed the diet very...
  14. rijohnston

    Going out for meals

    I inject after my meal incase I dont eat it all (which isnt often) as mentioned above some good apps can tell you portion sizes carb counts.If you are willing to try it and you often have the same thing,you could always not take the insulin and check your bm an hour or so after eating and work...
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    Blood monitors and airport security

    I'm a frequent flyer and never had an issue with my monitor. I used to have to carry a letter when I was using syringes but now on the flex pen I dont have issues as flying regulations say you can have something sharp etc as long as its under I think 6cm. I generally carry all my medication for...
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    Introducing myself!!

    Hello all, I've been a member for a while but just dipping in and out and reading other peoples threads but starting to become a bit more involved so thought I'd introduce my self. I'm Rebekah, 23 years old T1 for 22 years. HbA1c - I'd rather not know :s. Control hasnt been great these past few...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    What is your name? Rebekah Johnston - How old are you? 23 - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? N.Ireland - Which city/area do you live in? Yorkshire, England - Are you religious? Yes - Pick three words to describe your personality. positive, caring, silly - Do you have...