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    Socialising.

    Thanks KennyA I mistakenly didn’t check OP profile and see they were type 2. [emoji28] Still new to this forum..!
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    Socialising.

    I think you just have to be careful around the amount you are going to drink and then think about how to manage your diabetes around it. I had plenty of experiences at uni and generally going out over the past 10-15 years. (Heavy sessions, bars, clubs, to wine with my partner) Otherwise I have...
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    Bruises

    In my experience there isn’t really anything you can use to help the bruises as they just appear from time to time. I have noticed I will get them more if I have injected in the same area a few times over so try avoid the same area. Also, try avoid the leaner areas of your legs, arms, tummy...
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    Insulin sensitivity for type 1 diabetics

    Hello everyone, I have a question around insulin sensitivity and open to anyone’s experiences on how they help manage it or general ideas to what has helped? (Other than increased diet and exercise) My experience as I am getting older and family/children take up a lot of my time (young...
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    Friendly introduction

    Hi Jaylee, Thank you for your message! Wow 46 years is incredible! What has your experience been like? Have you had any complications or long term side effects?
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    Friendly introduction

    Hello everyone, I am new to this forum but I’m not new to diabetes! I have been a type 1 diabetic for the past 14 years after being diagnosed as a young teenager. Along the way I have tried looking after myself as best as I can, testing, taking my insulin, carb counting, the whole lot. Life...