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Hi there, My 3 year licence is up for renewal soon. But I just moved house recently so my old address is on my current one. Does anyone know if I need to renew my address before renewing the 3 year or can I do them both at the same time? Thank you!

I put on more weight when I take more insulin. I take more insulin when I exercise less because my sensitivity is lower. My suggestion would be to first get a handle on your sugars even at the expense of your weight. Then you can start to exercise more, test more, but do not skip your insulin...

Losing weight as a diabetic is the same as non diabetic. I'm a martial arts instructor and it's as simple as this- Eat less carbs and exercise more. The less body fat you have and the more you exercise the less insulin you'll need too. Oatcakes, walnuts, wheatgrass, apples, eggs, fish, FULL fat...

I've developed a habit for baby food fruit purees pouches. Quick acting too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I would write what your GP would corroborate if they write to him. There have been many stories of people disclosing only minor hypo's and having licences refused. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The leap of faith is quite worrying at times, but I've come to know my body and only do it when I'm sure it's needed. With a pizza, I'll take about 80% of the carb requirement when I eat (anything more, I can crash). 2 hours later I'll take about 70% of the carb requirement. Then 3-4 hours...

You should do a 12hr fasting one, and make sure you drink plenty of water over the fasting period. Both those factors can have a significant impact in my experience. If it's still high then re assess. Craig Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Were you fasting for it? This can make a difference. Dehydration can also affect levels. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Amber, I've researched and asked others until I was blue in the face and the best answer I could get was I need to keep my blood glucose levels as healthy as possible. You need to aim long term for an a1c of about 6. IMO. Yes there is a risk of hypo at this target but you can reduce those...

You can exercise as much as you like to keep your levels down but if you have slow onset type 1 your body will simply waste away. If you are also taking oral meds, you risk metabolic disorders. C peptide can be helpful to see what stage you're at, but the antibody test is crucial for you. I was...

Hello to everyone. First time writer, long time reader ;) I have a question regarding insulin.. and resting beta cells etc. for anyone who may be able to help As someone who controls my BG most of the time with Diet/Exercise i'm using Metformin at the moment to help me get back in line a...