Diabetes UK Diabetes UK Message Boards Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:21:26 +0000 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:21:26 +0000 Diabetes UK http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/ Christmas Greetings Fri, 20 Dec 2019 21:11:46 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/christmas-greetings.84202/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/christmas-greetings.84202/ invalid@example.com (Jodee) Jodee
May all our blood glucose be steady and happy throughout the season



:)]]> 1 Happy Christmas & Happy New Year To You All Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:52:38 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/happy-christmas-happy-new-year-to-you-all.84235/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/happy-christmas-happy-new-year-to-you-all.84235/ invalid@example.com (louloulou) louloulou
Not been on here much as been really poorly last few weeks Just wanted to say hello and have a lovely Christmas everyone Lou]]> 3 Old diabetic, newly worried Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:30:41 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/old-diabetic-newly-worried.84240/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/old-diabetic-newly-worried.84240/ invalid@example.com (PollyT) PollyT 7 Hello and Merry Christmas Fri, 20 Dec 2019 20:10:32 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hello-and-merry-christmas.84237/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hello-and-merry-christmas.84237/ invalid@example.com (kgallifant) kgallifant
Indulge
Nibble
Avoid

I'm a newbie so be gentle with me ;-)]]> 4 Welcome to St Bedeia - virtual tropical island! Fri, 20 Dec 2019 19:58:33 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/welcome-to-st-bedeia-virtual-tropical-island.11345/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/welcome-to-st-bedeia-virtual-tropical-island.11345/ invalid@example.com (Andy HB) Andy HB

A place for general chit chat, relaxation and partaking of all that naughty (virtual) stuff that you don't think you should have in 'real' life. :D]]> 14696 WHAT ARE YOU DOING NEXT WEEKEND? Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:49:00 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-doing-next-weekend.84193/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-doing-next-weekend.84193/ invalid@example.com (wirralass) wirralass WL

*Edited]]> 20 Group 7-day waking average? Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:39:34 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/group-7-day-waking-average.20148/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/group-7-day-waking-average.20148/ invalid@example.com (Northerner) Northerner

I'll start with mine - I was 6.0 when I woke up this morning :)

(please don't let me be the only person to enter one! ;))]]> 54577 I dont like myself very much Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:46:41 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/i-dont-like-myself-very-much.84072/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/i-dont-like-myself-very-much.84072/ invalid@example.com (gail1) gail1 16 Festive hair! Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:44:29 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/festive-hair.84143/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/festive-hair.84143/ invalid@example.com (Stitch147) Stitch147 I love my hairdresser.
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So as an example:
You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette) -> Know Your Enemy (Green Day)​

Homonyms and Homophones are allowed, so whole = hole, where = wear, etc.
Single letters can be expanded to the full word, U = You (or...

Matching Song Game]]> 4685 Rubbish TV Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:31:30 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/rubbish-tv.84227/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/rubbish-tv.84227/ invalid@example.com (Ralph-YK) Ralph-YK Bad. Complete garbage.]]> 5 Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle reveals diabetes diagnosis Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:17:07 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/commons-speaker-lindsay-hoyle-reveals-diabetes-diagnosis.84236/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/commons-speaker-lindsay-hoyle-reveals-diabetes-diagnosis.84236/ invalid@example.com (Bruce Stephens) Bruce Stephens https://www.theguardian.com/politic...aker-lindsay-hoyle-reveals-diabetes-diagnosis

He's 62, and given the severity of his symptoms on diagnosis is probably T1. (Not much more to the story: shock on hearing the diagnosis, intends to continue in his job.)]]> 4 Back injury update and a few questions. Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:11:12 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/back-injury-update-and-a-few-questions.84102/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/back-injury-update-and-a-few-questions.84102/ invalid@example.com (eggyg) eggyg
Back injury update and a few questions.]]> 33 SILLY SILLY LIMERICKS Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:53:39 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/silly-silly-limericks.66142/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/silly-silly-limericks.66142/ invalid@example.com (wirralass) wirralass Whose speed was faster than light;
She set out one day
in a relative way
and returned home the previous night!

Author Butler.
(1874-1944)
.........................☆☆☆☆............................

There's a notable family named Stein
There's a Gert & there's Ep & there's Ein;
Gert's prose is all bunk
Ep's sculpture just junk
and nobody understands Ein!

Anonymous.
.........................☆☆☆☆............................

A taxi-cab whore at Ivor
would do...

SILLY SILLY LIMERICKS]]> 407 Very worried about my girlfriend Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:43:55 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/very-worried-about-my-girlfriend.84187/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/very-worried-about-my-girlfriend.84187/ invalid@example.com (fchris17) fchris17
I'm really worried because after reading all the things people should do/eat/avoid, there isn't much more she can do to live a healthy lifestyle.

Sugary drinks, chocolate and sweets are obviously ruled out now (she didn't eat that...

Very worried about my girlfriend]]> 8 What Are You Listening To? Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:40:53 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-listening-to.71928/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-listening-to.71928/ invalid@example.com (Contused) Contused
]]> 4246 Wishing everyone a happy holiday and all the best for 2020 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:58:54 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/wishing-everyone-a-happy-holiday-and-all-the-best-for-2020.84238/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/wishing-everyone-a-happy-holiday-and-all-the-best-for-2020.84238/ invalid@example.com (Sharron1) Sharron1 4 My Life Redesign Fri, 20 Dec 2019 14:42:50 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/my-life-redesign.84239/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/my-life-redesign.84239/ invalid@example.com (Josh DUK) Josh DUK We are currently redesigning My Life – our guide for children with type 1 diabetes.

We are looking for children aged between 7 and 11 years old, who have recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, to provide us with feedback on the new guide, as well as share their experiences.

If your child would like to get involved in this project, please email us at: mylifemag@diabetes.org.uk

Best,
Josh DUK]]> Newbie - Type 1 Parent & Son (HELP) Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:57:31 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/newbie-type-1-parent-son-help.84215/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/newbie-type-1-parent-son-help.84215/ invalid@example.com (yiya2t) yiya2t ]]> 4 Smart watch for CGM + GPS + Mapping? Fri, 20 Dec 2019 13:49:21 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/smart-watch-for-cgm-gps-mapping.83895/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/smart-watch-for-cgm-gps-mapping.83895/ invalid@example.com (jlury) jlury Do any walkers/mountaineers have experience of a smart watch that can show CGM + Ordnance survey map + Grid reference? I am particularly interested in the Garmin smart watches (e.g Garmin Fenix 5Plus) but would like to know of any cheaper alternatives!!.
thanks...

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