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<blockquote data-quote="Bash_" data-source="post: 2364062" data-attributes="member: 426323"><p>Hi Chris </p><p></p><p>It would appear that you have many things under control and testing your blood is a great idea. I'm type 1 and have been for 47 years, took a dafne course and have to admit it was brilliant proving that we're all still learning.</p><p></p><p>A few words which hopefully will be of benefit .(please excuse me if I'm teaching my grandmother to suck eggs). </p><p></p><p>Always wash your hands before a finger test, only if you're handled a biscuit or any sugars it will effect the result massively.</p><p></p><p>In terms of clumsy when you experience this event do a test to confirm if it is low blood related (always learning) as it may impact your medication review with your constant.</p><p></p><p>Record all test results, it's the only thing that will enable you to spot regular trends and act upon them.</p><p></p><p>Eating is easier for me (even as Coeliac), as I alter the dosage to the current Blood level and carbs in the meal, but in your case you can still apply the principles in recording the carbs as it will eventually help you with what's good or bad for your body.. everyone's different, so no fixed rules. Think of your condition as an exercise to plan, make precautions and monitor but being diabetic does have it's advantages in the you are forced to look after yourself, (with any sense).</p><p></p><p>Testers, so many.. but throughout my life I've tested and pushed the limits of many, so review e.g. YouTube and others for advice before changing, but can assure you that even the correct finger pricker with a fine needle will eventually pay dividends. </p><p></p><p>Many talk about life expectancy, everything in moderation and don't let diabetes stop you doing anything (covid aside) just plan for eventualities. I always carry a fresh sealed full sugar Lucazade (as a liquid it enters the body faster and purchased everywhere). It has on several occasions saved serious complications, not only myself, but on many instances with walker's not even diabetes as a low blood sugar can have consequences for angina suffers as just one example.</p><p></p><p>Don't want to overload you, now at 59 rest assured keeping things on an even keel will and does eventually make a difference to less or no complications and you'll feel a great deal better when you discuss with your Doctor etc.</p><p>All the best .. Stay safe</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bash_, post: 2364062, member: 426323"] Hi Chris It would appear that you have many things under control and testing your blood is a great idea. I'm type 1 and have been for 47 years, took a dafne course and have to admit it was brilliant proving that we're all still learning. A few words which hopefully will be of benefit .(please excuse me if I'm teaching my grandmother to suck eggs). Always wash your hands before a finger test, only if you're handled a biscuit or any sugars it will effect the result massively. In terms of clumsy when you experience this event do a test to confirm if it is low blood related (always learning) as it may impact your medication review with your constant. Record all test results, it's the only thing that will enable you to spot regular trends and act upon them. Eating is easier for me (even as Coeliac), as I alter the dosage to the current Blood level and carbs in the meal, but in your case you can still apply the principles in recording the carbs as it will eventually help you with what's good or bad for your body.. everyone's different, so no fixed rules. Think of your condition as an exercise to plan, make precautions and monitor but being diabetic does have it's advantages in the you are forced to look after yourself, (with any sense). Testers, so many.. but throughout my life I've tested and pushed the limits of many, so review e.g. YouTube and others for advice before changing, but can assure you that even the correct finger pricker with a fine needle will eventually pay dividends. Many talk about life expectancy, everything in moderation and don't let diabetes stop you doing anything (covid aside) just plan for eventualities. I always carry a fresh sealed full sugar Lucazade (as a liquid it enters the body faster and purchased everywhere). It has on several occasions saved serious complications, not only myself, but on many instances with walker's not even diabetes as a low blood sugar can have consequences for angina suffers as just one example. Don't want to overload you, now at 59 rest assured keeping things on an even keel will and does eventually make a difference to less or no complications and you'll feel a great deal better when you discuss with your Doctor etc. All the best .. Stay safe [/QUOTE]
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