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- Do you have diabetes?
- Yes
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Date diagnosed
- November 13, 2007
- What glucose meter do you use?
- Bayer Ascensia Contour
- Type of treatment you use
- Shots, Diet and Exercise
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- London
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- London, UK
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- http://krisdye.tumblr.com
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- CareFlash
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Retinal Screening
Went for my first retinal screen yesterday. It was pretty weird. As with most of my other diabetes related appointments, I was the youngest and most mobile person there. My mum reckons that it's a positive sign that there are so many older people there - shows that it doesn't shorten life, but when I see the state of them all with the complications they've all got it hardly has that effect.
As for the screening itself, there's not many more surreal experiences than having drops put in your eyes… Continue
Posted on May 21st, 2008 at 3:10am —
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The doctors have recently suggested I go back to 2 injections a day - It seems like a good idea at first but then I don't have the freedom.
So do you not know any Type 1 diabetics either? Saying that, I don't know anyone with any diabetes.
Where abouts in London you live?
Seriously, if you ever just want a chat, you know where to find me!
Hollie xx
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