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I would not say that I was skinny (Iwish) but at my age you get a little bit of ugly unwanted fat here and there. I am 5 stone lighter than I was when diagnosed so am thankful for that. I am still wearing clothes that I purchased 20 or 25 years ago tho' the belts have a few more holes in them.
 
Just had a 'phone call from the opthalmologist, he will carry out the intensive examination of my retinas at 10 am on Tuesday 13th October. I am a bit sceptical at what reception I will get from the office staff. The Spanish love their 3 'R's - Regulations, Rules and Rubber stamps. Still got try and book an ambulance tho'. I'll go to my surgery tomorrow and persist.
 
So sorry to hear what has happened @Michael12421 and thank goodness somebody came along or you may not have been here to tell the tale. You take good care and good luck with getting transport and your eye appointment x
 
Eggy is right, if you lose weight your insulin needs generally decrease and if you gain they generally increase but if neither applies and the dosages worked for you at one point then its just a case of adjusting when the need arises, but the only way for you Michael is to basal test, as you dont use the Libre it would take manual rigorous basal testing to find the cause and adjust what needs to be adjusted, I'm afraid that really is the only way to piece together the bits of the puzzle and try and fix it, yes chances are it will all change again but we've just got to deal with that when it comes xx
 
What a terrible experience @Michael12421. I’ve just had a thought. When I was living in Spain, I bought a Spanish Libre reader. It’s just sitting in a drawer gathering dust and I’m not likely to use it again. How about I send it to you? You’d have to buy sensors from Abbott.es. Obviously, you don’t have to use it forever, just for the time being while you get over this scare. And it could give you the info you need to adjust your basal safely. PM me. And take care!
 
@Michael12421
Really sad and horrified to hear about your traumatic experiences. To have 2 massive hypos like that which rendered you unconscious in one day is really scary and you are very lucky indeed to be alive. You need to be much more proactive in avoiding them, even if it means running your levels higher for a while and changing your meal routine and testing more often. Bloden's offer of her Libre scanner is a kind one, if you can afford even one sensor to give you 2 weeks worth of readings. Think of it this way, you would not hesitate to spend money on a vet's bill for Missy if she nearly died, so do yourself the same justice and find the money for something to help your own health.
Please set an alarm to check your BG every few hours in the mean time, even through the night and drink water at a rate of at least 100mls every hour to keep you hydrated.
Longer term, you should speak to your doctor about changing to a different basal insulin as I really think that Toujeo doesn't suit you.
I am sure we will all be worried about you tonight so please update us whenever you can.
 
Doubt very much that there is any room on the extremely popular 5.4 step today but if you can all shove along a bit I might manage to squeeze myself in there with you. Not sure how that works with rule of 6 and social distancing!

Can believe I have had 2 consecutive consistent readings. If I can get another 5 tomorrow I will be over the moon.
 
@Michael12421 , please take care of yourself. That must have been such a frightening experience. I hope everything goes well with your appointment but please listen to everyone and try to keep your levels a bit higher
 
@Michael12421 my best wishes are with you at this awful time. I can't offer any practical advice to you as I don't really understand all the intricacies of being a Type 1 nor the fine balancing act you all need to perform to keep your levels safe. I do know that @Kaylz, @Northerner, @Bloden @rebrascora and many other T1's on here do readily offer their advice and the benefits of their experiences to anyone who might need it. So please try and follow what they are suggesting.
Stay safe and well my friend.

Dez
 
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Michael WTF are you like? lesson learned I hope, your killing yourself mate.

We all feel for you and don`t want anything happening to you but you have to
help yourself or do you feel we are overbearing? We all look after each other
that`s what`s the forum is all about, please stay safe mate we all love you.
 
@Michael12421 all I can offer is an e-hug but it’s heartfelt that’s for sure.
 
Morning all,
A 6.2 for me today.
I do hope @Michael12421 that you have had a better night.
I don't understand what T1's go through but reading the comments on here yesterday it seems a constant game of fine adjustments... until it all goes wrong!
Hope to hear later.

Blessings Snowwy
 
It’s a 6.4 from me this morning.

I cook Indian food at home so rarely have takeaways or go to an Indian restaurant. So, with lockdown intervening, it’s quite a long time since we’ve been to our favourite. I had onion bhajis, butter chicken w a naan and then succumbed to chocolate ice cream.
Finger prick before was 4.8
Two hours after was 6.9
So, I guess 6.4 this morning is expected.
 
Coffee!
This thread has got me into the habit of getting out of bed on the alarm to go down to the kitchen for a BG finger prick. My reward is a coffee. Generally a double espresso, a splash of double cream and topped up with a bit of hot water. Delicious!
I always have three different beans/brands for variety. Currently Lavazza Rossa, Starbucks Espresso and Planet Java. This morning I switched from Planet Java to Starbucks which is a lovely dark roast.

Finally, I’m having my first ever flu jab at 15:50 this afternoon and am a bit nervous about it.
 
Morning

Well slippers arrived yesterday, another lovely picture of Bruce’s flat door and again he was in but they didn’t even attempt to check, doesn’t actually bother me though as he’s not on the main street or anything

Contacted Aldi a few days ago asking if they could provide me with some nutrition information and they were only too happy to help, emailed me pictures of the nutrition for the products I asked about (the other flavours of Moser Roth) so next time I can afford it and Bruce’s mum is going to Aldi I’ll see if she can pick me some up, struggling to even get essential groceries at the moment so treats will need to wait

With the new restrictions coming in to bars etc on Friday what was my local won't last, there isn't anyone that goes in there that just drinks soft drinks

Anyways its a4.8 this morning

Have a nice day folks
xx
 
Morning All. 5.3. Have a good day.
 
Kaylz said:
With the new restrictions coming in to bars etc on Friday what was my local won't last, there isn't anyone that goes in there that just drinks soft drinks
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Yup, lots more pub will be closing for good which is a crying shame. Even before the Coronavirus they were struggling and this is the last straw that’ll be breaking many backs:(:(
 
Morning everyone. A shocking 10.6 for me this morning, no idea why though it went high overnight again. Ah who knows anymore, someone take the DF away from me.

Have a good day everyone.
 
HenryBennett said:
Yup, lots more pub will be closing for good which is a crying shame. Even before the Coronavirus they were struggling and this is the last straw that’ll be breaking many backs:(:(
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Doesn't really bother me, haven't been near a pub in almost 4 years, haven't touched alcohol in 4 years come january and around the same for fizzy juice lol but a few drinks and people seem to forget about social distacing etc so definitey a good idea imo xx
 
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