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Thanks - really useful!

Hello all - I was wondering if anyone had any data/evidence for rate of reduction of HbA1c to prevent worsening of retinopathy in T1DM - I am struggling to find any info about how much and quickly it is safe to reduce HbA1c by? Had some maculopathy during pregnancy years ago - likely due to...

Great that's very reassuring - thanks x

Going to New York from Heathrow soon - I have letter etc to take with me - anyone been told you HAVE to put your pump through X-ray machine at Heathrow or JFK? Told we are not meant to - thanks x Sent from my iPad using DCUK Forum mobile app

Thanks - it's on all my finger - had bloods done last week and due to see doctor this week! I assume if it does precede renal impairment but my function is okay at the moment then looking after myself and control can delay that?!?! X

Hello everyone, I'm a type 1 diabetic (for 27 years) and have over the past few months been using a lower carb diet. Has anyone else in a low carb diet noticed changes to their nails? I seem to have something called Terry's nails (can be linked with liver and renal problems but my recent...

I still work in old % after 27 years of diabetes. Latest HbA1c is 7.7% down from 8.4% 3 months ago - hoping to get down to 6%. Amazed by all the low results on here - not sure how everyone manages it - thought I had a good grip on diabetes but think I have really been clueless for years...

B natural yoghurt, blackberries with sunflower and chia seeds L homemade beetroot and feta burgers with lidl roll and rocket (BBQ) D - too stuffed from picking at BBQ S - pepper/carrots with hummus, BBQ asparagus, satsuma, pistachios, watermelon

Hello everyone, Over the last week or so I have noticed a very mild tingling on the balls of both feet when I get in the bath or just as I go to sleep/wake up - it's doesn't wake me up or cause me pain. (A bit like taking off high heels after a long day). I get slightly anxious about body...

Thank you - good to know :) Definitely having a panic moment. Your very reassuring x

It's tough - hopefully this thread will help you too x

Thank you all - lovely to hear positive vibes! Think I am in one of those low phases with diabetes! Hadn't thought about the new technology side of things - just need to keep my self as healthy as possible until we can get the new stuff :) x

Does anyone have any tips for helping reduced the panic/fear of what is to come in the future? I am 29 years old and have been been diabetic for almost 27 years - starting to feel the real pressure of a time limit at a reasonably young age - I have 2 young girls and worry about how much of their...

I am a 29 year old Type 1 diabetic - have been for almost 27 years! My recent blood results have shown an eGFR of 75 - it has been this low before with no protein. I am waiting to hear back from my latest microalbumin results. My HbA1c has been rising over the last few months after starting my...

Thank you @noblehead - good to know it will be a bit of trial and error! I think this may be the best book I have ever read - wish I had read it many years ago :) got the idea of reading it from this lovely forum :) x