Recent Content by Charlotte2580

Hi, I'm based in Darlington but work in Leeds so can travel majority of places up North [emoji4]

How's it going with the insulin now? My levels have been good recently, around 8 during the day which makes a huge difference. It's slightly creeping back up though so I'm having to alter base rate etc now, it all feels like a bit of a guessing game just working out what feels right for me. I...

I know what you mean, with being 21 I still feel sometimes that I want to be out every weekend but I cant do that as much anymore! Luckily I work full time and feel like I've already matured out of that stage. We've not been asked to do any research schemes no but my Dad was diabetic too so...

They're going better at the moment just having some bad days and some good. How come you aren't on insulin yet? Are you finding it a struggle or starting to get your head around it? Hope things are better for you too! I know my knowledge is a bit limited but if there's anything you need help...

I definitely agree with that. Even though it's been around 7 weeks since my diagnosis, I only had my first appointment back at the hospital today. They seemed to assume I was just coping well because I'd not really been in touch with them yet never did a check themselves to see how I was! I had...

Hi everyone, I'm a newly diagnosed Type 1. I'm 21 and was admitted to hospital 6 weeks ago. Finding it a big lifestyle change at the moment. I have 2 older brothers who are also type 1 so I've got some help there. Just wondering how others have found diagnosis when older? I'm still yet to go...

That's really helpful Dan, thank you. I'll keep on the look out for one that's near to me up North!

Hi Bri, I'm up in the North East so don't think I could get down but thank you for the suggestion! Hopefully I'll find one closer to me :)

Think I'm in a very similar position to you, only been diagnosed for 6 weeks as a Type 1. How're you finding it?

Hi, I'm newly diagnosed since 6 weeks ago. I'm 21 and finding it a massive lifestyle change. Any help would be great x