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HBA1C was 11.8% at end of April. Sorted myself out and with support from my Diabetic team, carb counting and exercise my HBA1c at end of June was 7.8%. Still working hard on lowering numbers... [SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES] Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Diagnosed with Type 1 at 30. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

"Jelly babies = Hypo babies" Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My D Day is on 19th December. I was diagnosed with Type 1 in 2011. I celebrated my 1 year anniversary with a large, chocolatey cookie!! :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi everyone, Wanted to share my good news, lowered my HBA1C from 11.8% to 7.8 % within 2 months. I was diagnosed with type 1 18 months ago and have struggled since. However, through carb counting, exercise and excellent support from my diabetic team and counsellor i feel i have turned over a...

Thank you very much, I'll be attending! I have also spoken to my GP and Diabetic Nurse and have been referred to a counsellor. I wish this kind of support was offered when I was newly diagnosed instead of trying to muddle through alone :?

Hi, I've been going through a rough patch with my type 1 diabetes and looking for support. Feelings of sadness, cant be bothered, why me are creeping in :( :( I would like to attend a support group for adults newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around Preston/Leyland/Chorley/Blackburn area...

Hi, I've been going through a rough patch with my type 1 diabetes and looking for support. Feelings of sadness, cant be bothered, why me are creeping in :( :( I would like to attend a support group for adults newly diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes around Preston/Leyland/Chorley/Blackburn area...

Hi Snober, You've described my symptoms down to a T (no pun intended :D )When my BG levels are high, I feel nauseous, unable to concentrate and have found ketones in my wee. Lows make me cranky, shaky and all the other fun bits. I'm back on insulin again after going through 4 weeks honeymoon...

Hi, I'm 3 months post T1 diagnosis, had 4 weeks honeymoon phase and now back on insulin. What my concern is that I have had 3 episodes in the past few weeks and yesterday of stomach cramps/pains. It's the kind of pain you get when you havent eaten for many hours. When this happened to me...

Hi All, This morning I tested before breakfast, my reading was 7.1. This surprised me as my BG level before bedtime was 7.3 (taking insulin in morning only, not in the evenings..at the moment!). anyway, I tested again (same finger) and my BG level reading was 6.6, so i tested the same spot...

Hi, Since my diagnosis just over 3 weeks ago (type 1), my insulin has reduced down to 3 units before breakfast and recently none in the evenings. However, I've noticed that my BG levels in the evening are around 9-11 mm/ol. My fasting levels since coming off the evening insulin has been between...

...sorry, forgot to write that the foods mentioned for lunchtime meal was alternative midday meals I can have at work made by the dietitian!

Hi All, I thought I would update you on my progress and seek some advice too. I was diagnosed with Type 1 just over 2 weeks ago and was put on Novamix twice a day with metformin. This week my insulin dosage has been 4units before breakfast and 2 units before evening meal. However, I was having...

Hi Tracey69, I agree with you, something isn't right! I tested an hour ago and I'm 4.3, far too low for me to go bed on. According to the DN, I should lower my insulin again tomorrow, which I'm reluctant to do as I need my body to get used to this amount of dosage first, or is this wrong? If I...