Recent Content by CarerOfType1

Thank you @darkhorse!

Hi there, I have been researching a lot on the 8 annual healthchecks that those with Type 1 should have, I have found a lot of links. Can anyone please send me an official link or list of these actual 8 checks? I'd be interested to know how other people with Type 1 have been carrying out their...

My husband was diagnosed Type 1 Dec 2015, using Levemir, 5 units (AM), 2 units (PM), NovoRapid 0 - 2 units, Freestyle Libre. Say hi.

Thank you, really appreciate your help!

Some insurers do not cover people for pre existing conditions or put them on a more expensive policy so I am pleased to hear this is not the case in Germany. I will check out TK. Thanks!

Thanks again @Wurst . I am pleased to hear that you are not being penalised by having to pay more for your health insurance due to the diabetes, that sounds like a good and fair policy in Germany. Thanks also for sharing the insurance cost, it's helpful to get a ballpark figure. Is it taken from...

Thank you @GrantGam1337 this is really helpful, we'll check out the running website and try those gel sachets. My husband tried to check his BGL while running but almost dropped his Freestyle Libre so I know it is as you mentioned not that convenient to do but it sounds like it's a matter of...

Hi @Sorks_ thanks for your comment, jumping in here... My husband and I may be relocating to Germany following a job offer I received, he will look for work upon arrival so I will check if he can be covered by my health insurance. He is from the EU and type 1, (levemir, NovoRapid, using...

Hello there, Can you please share your top 3 - 5 tips for managing blood sugar levels on a 5 - 10 km run. My husband was diagnosed with Type 1 in Dec 2015, he is on Levemir (5 units in the morning, 2 in the evening) and NovoRapid (0 - 2 units depending on carb intake) using Freestyle Libre...

@Wurst, thank you for the reply - this is really helpful and appreciated. The role offered is in Bavaria. Where are you based? Those benefits also sound amazing that you mentioned. A few things: What should one I expect to contribute for myself and my husband (if that is not confidential)...

Thank you for the introduction - really appreciated.

Is anyone familiar with how the German medical insurance covers diabetes 1. I have been offered a job in Germany so my husband and I are considering moving there. My husband will look for work upon arrival but this may take up to 6 months. I know medical insurance is mandatory there but can...