type one

Hello all, Hope you're well! First of all, appreciate how many threads there are on this already and the wealth of info available. However, starting a new thread with the hope I might get some advice on the options I have and from people that may have been in the same boat. To set the scene...

So I was feeling quite unwell the other day, I went really thirsty and had to urinate a lot, my mum is a type one diabetic so she had a blood sugar meter and she checked my blood sugars around two hours after dinner, they were at 14.7, the next morning I checked them as soon as I woke up and...

Hello all, Had completely forgotten about this forum so was nice to find it again. I have had T1D for 13 years this year, my main issue is around being allergic to insulin. When I was first diagnosed I was on Novorapid and Lantus for around 4/5 years when I developed an allergy to Novorapid -...

Hello! I’ve always had really good control of my blood sugars and a good Hba1c. But now I’m trying to lose weight I notice my sugars going low overnight or in the morning. I reduced my basal insulin (Trisiba) but am hesitant to reduce it more because of noticing my levels being a bit higher...

Saturday debate, quite pertinent as there’s a plague on. Are our immune systems stronger or weaker than a person with a fully functioning pancreas? I’m going for (in my case) just as strong, if not stronger and maybe a bit misguided. My T1 was caused by a gastric virus that sheltered in my...

This blog post popped up on my Facebook timeline just now, and while it’s written about a type one diagnosis, there’s some points relevant to all flavours of diabetes. http://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.com/2019/07/24/diabetes-the-great-provocateur-can-make-you-better/

Hi there, I'm a type one diabetic and after recieving my annual blood test results today I'm slightly concerned. My hba1c was 5.7 - so I was really happy. However I was told I have low vitamin D levels and require a new prescription. Has anyone had this before? I'm slightly worried - I've...

Hey there! So - I've been diabetic from the age of 9 - I'm now 29 years old. My usual HBA1C is between 6.4 - 7.2 (I know could be a lot better). Recently, I've been getting concerned - I'm a mum of three and I work full-time - so I try and keep my sugars slightly higher while at work -...

Hi! I use the medtronic minimed 640 pump. I am having real issues with the mio infusion sets and sets in general. My body rejects sites after two days. They become painful, inflamed and swollen. After removing the site that part of my abdomen hurts for several days. My 'DSN ' (she was a...

Hi, I'm considering moving from the Accu check combo to the pods, and I'm after some answers! 1. What is the insertion process like? Does the needle remain in you for the whole three days? Or is it a plastic tube under your skin? 2. How painful do you find the insertion? 3. How comfortable...

Hi guys, I am in the process of upgrading my insulin pump on the NHS and of the list of pump potions I have narrowed my choices between the omnipod and the Medtronic 640G. I wondered if anyone had been on either of these and had some reviews for me, I am unsure which would be better. Also...

Morning all, Strange one, but no doubt some of you have also been affected by this. The joys of T1... As an active go getter with a low of 10 hours heavy excerices each week, I test my bloods on average of 10 times throughout the day. I'm always cautious of what to eat and when to eat also...

a good friend of mine from twitter, in fact the person who introduced to me low carb and dr Bernstein’s approach about 10 months ago, so I have a lot to thank him for. He has been now told by his medical insurance they will restrict his insulin pen needles to a certain amount and think he’s is...

Been offered a trial of the freestyle libre from the hospital yesterday, just curious if anyone had tried it? My hba1c is too high and was wondering if anyone had found if it helped with sugar control? Thanks

So recently, I have been having spells where I feel exactly as I do in a hypo...to the point even other people are noticing how it changes me. However, when I go to test, my bloods are completely in range. I was wondering if anyone else had this or had any suggestions as to why it's happening...

Hello lovlies, So recently I've found I've been going through what I imagine to be 'burnout' and I can feel myself slipping into being lazy and just not looking after myself as I used to - no matter how much I want to be on top of my bloods I just can't. I was wondering if anyone had any tips...

Hello, I am Abi, i'm 24 and was diagnosed type 1 in August 2016. I am really struggling if i'm honest.. I feel i am failing at being a diabetic (as stupid as that may sound) I am struggling to keep my BS levels in normal range, so (as bad as it sounds) i tend to not check my levels and ignore...

My first project is an art painting project, showing young children what having diabetes is, what it's like, how they can manage it, and that they didn't cause it, and it's not shameful and they aren't alone. It will depict fictional creatures and animals with facts about what diabetes is and...

Hi, I've been a diagnosed diabetic T1 for 3 years but estimated to have had it since I was 13. Although I know I've put my life in danger by doing this... I have attempted to go without insulin and have been without it for 1 whole week. BG has fluctuated between 6 and 42.3 mmol/l. I am not...