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  1. L

    Issues obtaining the 3x25gram squeeze tubes twist top Glucose Gel

    I am having repeated problems asking my GP Practice ordering "Emergency Hypo Treatment" Problem has been going on months just need any Glucose gel 25g by 3 twist top tube. but, being sent 80gramme large bottle Glucose gel which is no good unable to carry in running belt, and I cannot do with...
    • Lilly
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    • 3 x 25g 75g 780g 80g emergency gluco glucose hypo pumping type1
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: General Message Board
  2. s14ali

    Have you had high ketone but blood glucose is normal regularly?

    This is very odd one. (relates to my previous post but new question) I used a blood ketone monitor for the first time (brand new), it revealed between 2.0mmol/L and 3.6mmol/L. (Very risky) I used a blood glucose monitor, it revealed between 6.0mmol/L and 8.0mmol/L (normal range) I felt fine as...
  3. P

    Working from home emergency procedures

    Hi I am looking for examples of procedures that people use to make sure they work as safely as possible from home. I work from home and live alone. I've been Type 1 for 15 years and its well controlled, but if I have a serious hypo or get into trouble I need to have a safety net in place in...
  4. Ralph-YK

    No BG test in A&E

    It's been mentioned here a couple of times that when you're in A&E they're supposed to test your BG. I'm there now (nose bleed for over half an hour, GP practice said to come), seen nurse. BP and temperature (both ears?) taken. No sigh of BG being taken. I did mention I hadn't tested and had no...
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