Recent Content by 35yearsofType1

Hi Alan, I’m 38 and type 1 (diagnosed at 15 months old) my consultant at my last appointment said they same thing - even though all of my results were good - HDL, LDL, Triglycerides and the ratio between them was good. The conversation went along the lines of that although my cholesterol is...

I put my in 24 hours before and also did with libre 1 so for a day I’m wearing 2 sensors at the same time . I find after 24hours it’s settled down - the variability of results when first inserted is due to your bodies immunoresponse to a foreign object in your body.

Mine where forever getting knocked off by door frames!!! I now use my sensor in my legs!

Just a quick note - I do closed loop and use Freestyle Libre that I get on the nhs as my cgm - this means it’s all completely free no extra costs.

Apparently the NHS trial stated there wasn’t a significant difference in use and not use but the company who make it state that, that was due to lack of use. Apparently the masks have a timer so the company know how long and when they have been used - but obviously are they saying that as they...

Hi I have a Fitbit versa 2 and I bought a MiaoMiao which transmits the data from the libre to an app which will then display it on your watch. There are other transmitters such as bubble. There are different apps you can use Tomato is made by the people who make MiaoMiao. I currently use a...

Just wondered is anyone still using this product? What types of retinopathy has it improved? Proliferative retinopathy or just maculopathy? Thanks

Hi -I would contact the hospital they will be used to having people call as things can deteriorate quickly. Good luck and I hope you get sorted

Her sight won’t be affect at this stage at all. This is advice given when someone’s hba1c has been high for years as your daughter is type 1 not type 2 she will have literally only started having highs maybe a few days before she was diagnosed when her pancreas suddenly decided to stop producing...

Hi, I was diagnosed as a baby in the 80s and my mother did an absolutely amazing job of looking after me. She taught me that I don’t need to say no to anything and I can do anything with type 1 diabetes as long as I look after myself. I would really push for a pump - I got one in my early 20s...

I used it yesterday to book mine - it is now open to anyone in the clinically vulnerable category whatever age (I’m 37) I’m booked in for Wednesday. Diabetes UK are also advertising this

Just thought I would reply and say your idea was great - I booked an appointment with my normal optician and he spent ages looking at my eyes. It was really positive the new vessels that existed before have shrunk, no leaking and took new photographs of my retina to see how it compares no new...

What do you do to get your cholesterol to 2.9? I each mainly fruit/veg/lean meat and fibre. No processed food - hardly any snacks like crisps and biscuits (as in one packet of crisps a week) and I exercise - I’m not sure what else to do! [emoji23]

Hi - I’ve had a recent conversation with my consultant - I’ve been diabetic for 36 years (I’m 37) cholesterol was 4.1 at my last appointment and he sent me a letter saying I needed to start statins - apparently there has been some guidance that anyone over 40 who has type 1 should take statins...

Hi - I have a MiaoMiao and I bought a Fitbit - there are a few watch faces that can use Tomato - Glance is the one I currently use - it’s fab. I couldn’t really afford an Apple Watch but love my Fitbit x