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Greetings and Introductions New

Introduce yourself to the Diabetes Community. Use this area to say hello and meet people for the first time. Welcome to the Diabetes Forum!
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  • Joppy

Newly Diagnosed New

If you are newly diagnosed with diabetes and would like to share your experiences or support with other people that have recently been diagnosed, please use this forum.
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Diabetes Discussions New

Discuss diabetes issues, get help about diabetes, share your diabetes experiences, offer support, meet other diabetics and learn more about diabetes.
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Ask A Question New

If you have a question relating to your diabetes, managing your diabetes or anything else that is diabetes related, ask the Diabetes Community here.
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Type 1 Diabetes New

Use this area of the forum for all discussion specifically relating to Type 1 Diabetes.
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Insulin Pump Forum New

Forum for insulin pumpers and anyone interested in insulin pumps to discuss pump equipment, advantages, techniques, ask questions and offer support.
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Type 2 Diabetes New

Use this area of the forum for all discussion specifically relating to Type 2 Diabetes.
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Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes New

Use this area of the forum for all discussion specifically relating to Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes.
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Type 3c (Pancreatic) Diabetes New

Forum to ask questions, find support and share experiences with people with Pancreatic Diabetes (aka Type 3c Diabetes).
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Prediabetes New

An area of the forum dedicated to the discussion and experience of Prediabetes and Borderline Diabetes.
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Gestational Diabetes

Discuss all aspects of Gestational Diabetes and gestational diabetes problems.
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Reactive Hypoglycemia New

A forum to discover and discuss blood group disorders where hypoglycemic episodes are symptomatic.
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Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say New

Have your say about anything of concern to the diabetes community. This is your platform to make complaints and discuss the best way to solve them. We aim to assist you in any way.
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Success Stories and Testimonials New

Lowered your HbA1c? Lost some weight? Maybe you’re proud of something someone else has done. Whatever it may be, share it here!
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Children & Teens New

A section for children and young teens. Are you under 18? Head here to chat and meet people your own age!
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Young People/Adults New

A forum for people aged 18 and above (young adults) to chat, share and make friends.
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Parents

A special section for parents of children with diabetes. This forum is for all discussion about caring for young people with diabetes and sharing your experience and knowledge.
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Pregnancy New

Trying to conceive or already pregnant? This forum is for women with diabetes who wish to become pregnant or are already pregnant.
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General Chat New

Talk about everything and anything; world events, what books you are reading or films you've seen, what the weather was like... it's up to you.
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Forum Games New

Post or join in with any forum games here!
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Jokes and Humour New

The place for you to share those hilarious videos, pictures, stories and jokes!
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Food, Nutrition and Recipes New

Add your own recipes, discuss food and what works for you, help other people with diabetes to understand about diet.
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  • MrsA2

Low-carb Diet Forum New

A forum for discussing and learning more about low carb diets. There may be people trying low carb for the first time, so please be compassionate.
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Low Calorie Diets

This forum is for discussion of low calorie diets including the Newcastle diet and for people who are consciously counting calories.
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Vegetarian Diet Forum New

Forum for people who don't eat meat and those who would like to reduce their meat intake to discuss a vegetarian and/or vegan diet.
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Gluten-free Forum

Support forum for people who have a gluten intolerance and/or lead a gluten-free lifestyle.
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Fasting New

Use this forum to discuss fasting (5:2, intermittent fasting or otherwise).
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Weight Loss and Dieting New

Use this forum for all weight loss and dieting discussions. Ask questions and share your success stories here.
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Diabetes Medication and Drugs New

For many people with diabetes, medication and drugs are an essential part of controlling blood glucose levels. Please use this forum for all questions relating to diabetes drugs.
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Blood Glucose Monitoring New

The place to discuss testing and monitoring - from daily blood glucose testing and CGM to HbA1c.
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Diabetes Complications New

Use this forum for all discussion about diabetes complications, how you prevent complications, what complications you have experienced and how they have affected you.
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Other Health Conditions and Diabetes New

Discuss other medical conditions such as coeliac disease, IBS and thyroid problems and how they relate to diabetes.
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Emotional and Mental Health New

Use this forum to discuss and find emotional and/or mental health support. We're in this together.
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Alternative Treatments New

Discuss complementary and alternative remedies, treatments and supplements. These don't have to be diabetes related, so long as they're of use to the diabetes community.
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Fitness, Exercise and Sport New

For all fitness, exercise and sport discussion. People with diabetes can benefit hugely from regular exercise. Use this forum to discuss what you do and how it helps you.
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Jobs and Employment

Use this forum to discuss problems relating to diabetes and work, issues with your employer and discussions about employment.
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Benefits

This forum is for any queries or advice you may have about benefits, tax credits, VAT exemption and diabetes-related legislation.
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Driving and DVLA New

Discuss driving and DVLA guidelines in relation to diabetes here. Share your experiences here!
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Diabetes News

Discuss all diabetes related news - from whether you agree with the news to how it may effect you.
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Diabetes Research New

Discuss all aspects of diabetes research. Post links to diabetes research articles and their findings.
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Book and Product Reviews

Use this area of the community to review and discuss books and products. Peer review can help others to make the right choices.
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Community Submitted Guides & Links

Use this area of the forum to submit guides and links that other members of the community may find helpful.
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Diabetes Events

List and discuss diabetes events in your area or the wider environment. If commercial in nature, please contact the moderating team before posting.
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Type 2 diabetes since 1998
Blockboy29# wrote on startime's profile.
Hi my name is Edward age 92 living alone as my wife after 75 years of marriage is now in a a care home suffering from dementia.I am still independant having bought an airfrier and multicooker.Iuse an electric wheelchair or taxi to get out.The main problem is being lonely but it is no good feeling sorry fot myself as there lots or folk worse off than me !!!
I am not sure if I am LADA or Type 1. I am not clear what the difference is?
So my Hba1c 3 months ago was 60, they upped my Metformin to 2 tablets, twice a day. Called for another Hba1c, down to 54. NOW put on Jardiance 10mg once a day.... Feeling quite fed up.
Type 1 52 years, proliferative retinopathy incl eye bleeds, pump & Libre 2 user, 40+ year history of eating disorders. London. Whittington hospital. Vegan/keto diet.