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Do Hand Sanitisers affect finger prick blood tests?

I am Type 1 Insulin dependant. Finally returning to restaurants and pubs after Lockdown on the Eat out to Help Out scheme. Observing all Covid...

Thread by: Paul Buckton1, Aug 12, 2020 at 11:13 AM, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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GAD Antibody result

So I got my results back last Friday. I have positive antibodies. The endo stated that my antibodies were 156. Does this mean that this is the...

Thread by: Amyjane_, Aug 11, 2020 at 10:49 AM, 10 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Need help with C Peptide levels

Hello folks, I was recently diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic. It really sucked for the first few days, but with the help of my friends, family and...

Thread by: sugar spoon, Aug 3, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Loss of job

So long story short... I was working as a bank worker at a hospital. I was diagnosed with diabetes at the beginning of April. Since then I have...

Thread by: Amyjane_, Aug 1, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Advice on rapid-acting insulin.

Was wondering if anyone can offer advice. So I take 7units in morning and 8units in evening of levemir. I take 1unit of novorapid for pretty much...

Thread by: Amy2993, Aug 1, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Becoming a diabetic counsellor

Hi everyone, I’ve recently turned 20 and have decided that I’d like to start on the path of becoming a child/adolescent counsellor, especially for...

Thread by: Verisi, Jul 27, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Some guidance please

Hey! I injected one unit for my dinner - teriyaki noodles with chicken (50g carbs). 45 minutes after my dinner I started to feel like I was...

Thread by: Chloelox, Jul 5, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Recently diagnosed - need some tips

I was diagnosed type 1 diabetic at 12 weeks pregnant Christmas just gone. I had a brilliant diabetes team that helped me keep levels stable...

Thread by: Chloelox, Jul 1, 2020, 14 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 After effects of a bad hypo?

Last night I had a bad hypo, my body wasn’t responding to the sweets and went so low to the point that the machine said “LO”. We had to call an...

Thread by: Alex_B, Jun 28, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Nurses querying type 1

So back in April I had an emergency admission as my ketones was +4, sugars between 17-HI & urinating and drinking a lot, loosing weight and...

Thread by: Amyjane_, Jun 26, 2020, 24 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Type 1 Diabetes and fire service/emergency services

Hello My husband has type 1 diabetes and has been applying to the fire service. A couple of years ago he made it to the final stage of the...

Thread by: CF2712, Jun 22, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Pump or no pump..

Hi all, I've been diagnosed type 1 for 10 and a half months now and im thinking about getting a pump. I have a couple of reservations that come...

Thread by: Tinkleberry, Jun 19, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Lyumjev - New Lilly fast acitng Insulin announced

New fast acting insulin announced. I am happy about this as I have always liked Humalog better and we did need a competitor to Fiasp....

Thread by: Marie 2, Jun 17, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Breastfeeding and T1 risk

I am exclusively breastfeeding the last 16 weeks. It has been tough but pushed through as my main concern is I want to reduce his risk of T1....

Thread by: Lovinlife, Jun 12, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Pregnancy
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Exercise and rising blood sugars?

Hiya! Just a question because this is really confusing me When I used to work out my blood sugars would usually drop, but I sorted this out by...

Thread by: SarahlouiseEllis, Jun 8, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Low carb diet for Type 1

Hi all, I’ve started a low carb diet to lose a bit of weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle however I seem to be having more hypos (had 4 in...

Thread by: jottiexo, May 28, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Insulin= Weight Gain

Hi I’ve been a Type 1 Diabetic for almost 14 years and I’m ashamed to say only the last few months have I recently got a grip of it. Since the Uk...

Thread by: IzB, May 27, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Help please - Occupational Health and University

Hello, I am supposed to be starting my BSc in Adult Nursing this year, with COVID-19 going on I’ve now began wondering if during my occupational...

Thread by: Flowertown, May 21, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Public health collaboration LIVE STREAMING CONFERENCE

Discussing COVID-19, Diabetes, Obesity, Weight loss, Low carb and lots more on you tube this weekend (a 2 day conference) LIVE STREAMING starting...

Thread by: Debandez, May 16, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: General Chat
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Any other self employed diabetics?

Hi everyone, just wondered if any of you happen to be in a similar situation or have any advice. I’m a well controlled type 1, been diabetic since...

Thread by: Horacethesheep, May 14, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Ask A Question

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