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Like an idiot I have given myself 15u lantus instead of 9u. Just a mix up at tea time just now, I am having a fairly carby dinner so have only administered half of my novorapid I would have normally. I'll avoid exercise tomorrow and I have a dexcom G5 which can alert when I'm asleep if BG drops...

I've had the appointment through for my first screening. My local NHS trust where I'm seen lost their contract and it's now only done in a neighbouring trust. They have advised me I can't drive for at least 2 hours afterwards, possibly longer. The closest clinic is 26 miles away and I don't have...

Hi, I have tried accessing the DVLA guidance 'A guide to insulin treated diabetes and driving' on the .gov website but the link is missing/broken (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/current-medical-guidelines-dvla-guidance-for-professionals-conditions-d-to-f) The DVLA won't give me a straight answer...

I'm getting conflicting information from my diabetes team in relation to exercise. My DSN has suggested it's hit and miss whether I go hypo or not whilst the consultant says if the formula is right there is no reason I should ever go hypo. He mentioned a study looking at Type 1s cycling across...

Just inserted my first G5 sensor. From what I gather, leaving it for a bit tends to get more settled results once its started up. How long should I leave it to settle in before I activate it? A couple of hours? Or would overnight be better? Thanks! K x

I'm seeing my consultant for the first time tomorrow, just over 6 weeks after diagnosis at 30yrs old. On MDI novorapid and lantus. I have some small questions for him, but for those of you who've been through this, is there anything I definitely should be asking now? Or something that you didn't...

A month after I was diagnosed with T1 I had my dietician review yesterday. As all my readings are pretty much single figures (apart from the time a Thai meal made it go to 11) she's happy I'm managing and says she doesn't need to formally follow me up any more. I can get her on the phone if I...

I'm due to sit a series of post-grad exams in June over 2 days in one of the medical colleges. I've just been recently diagnosed. I have no idea how my BG will react to exam stress. I believe that certain exam adjustments can be made such as allowing time for BG testing, eating to keep BG up and...

Hi, I'm thinking I'll need to fund my own CGM. Recently diagnosed type 1, my control at the moment when I'm testing before meals is between 4 and 8. I got told off by my DSN for testing after meals. I test before and after I exercise and also before I drive. I'm on a basal-bolus regime. If...

I'm type 1 on insulin (basal-bolus regime). My dietician has advised that I do not carb count for alcohol (I'm not a big drinker anyway. A half pint of beer or small glass of wine suits me fine). But I forgot to ask about mixers. What do I do if I have a tonic or an orange juice with my booze...

I was diagnosed type 1 just over a week ago. I'm on a basal-bolus regime. Prior to diagnosis I wore contacts and glasses for short sightedness.My last eye test was Jan 2017, no problems on the retinal photo and my prescription was the same as it was 2 years ago. I bought new glasses as my old...

Good Morning All! So I checked my blood sugar just on the off chance at work, saw it was 19 and decided a visit to the GP was needed. Variety of other symptoms which I hadn't connected together, but the upshot was I had Type 1 diabetes, mild DKA and was promptly admitted to hospital for 3 days...

Hi all! I have new diagnosis of Typeople 1 at 30y.o. Been in hospital 3 days to manage and discharged yesterday. On lantus and novorapid. Have woken up at homewith a cold, my BG is raised 13-15 before breakfast and (having been ketone free for 48hrs before discharge) I now have one+ on urine...