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43 for me. I was a text book case of type 1 but because of my age my GP surgery insisted I must be type 2 - nearly killed me taking that approach. A&E were furious when I finally turned up with a Hba1C of 148 and sky high ketones. I was only 9 stone before the rapid onset weight loss. I was...

I have to take a correction unit mid afternoon. Can't increase background or I go low overnight.

OP I'm another whose body hasn't read the rule book and I react to food very, very quickly. Although if I inject insulin too early you can guarantee that'll be a day when I'm having jelly babies pre dinner. I also have a very active job 4 days a week and a sedentary one on the other 3. I feel...

no, unlikely!!

How old is your wife? Hormones can really affect blood sugar levels.

Definitely report them - that's shocking. Can you get a blood test organised with one of the nurses? They can check out your circulation at the same time.

An ex-colleague recently told me she'd been to the walk in clinic twice with her young son who was a text book case of type 1 only to be told he had a virus. Thankfully in the end she followed her intuition and took him to A&E. So still problems in 2024 with Drs recognising type 1 :confused:

In my early 40s, it was summer so drinking a lot seemed fine (& then obviously needing the toilet a lot because I was drinking a lot). I also started losing weight and I didn't really have much to lose - so having more sugary stuff to help the weight gain. My friend had been away for a couple of...

Many, many years ago I was convinced I'd had an odd allergic reaction to a shower gel. Back then you could only see a GP in person. He took a look and instantly diagnosed shingles - I doubt I'd have got that response from an online consultation even if I'd bothered to try and navigate the system.

CGM has helped no end but yes, it's exhausting. The CGM told me my blood sugars were spiking into the high teens overnight while I was asleep. So I'd go to bed on 7/8 and wake up on 7/8 and just feel shattered. Now I know this rise happens I'll take 1/2 unit before bed & it has really helped...

A cracked one yes - whole packet had been dropped I think so I binned them.

Hypos are a part of having type 1 diabetes I'm afraid! Just keep some glucose tablets or haribos with you and if you drop below 4 have a couple. It is completely possible to have the same meal two days in a row with the same insulin dosage and your body react differently. Hormones, exercise...

I can't quite remember the details but when I was first prescribed tresiba my nurse warned me it came in two strengths and to make sure I was given the right one. 7 years on I am clueless as to what the right one is and just assume I'm given it every time - any chance your pens are a stronger...

I think if you can use both arms then it's possible to give areas quite a long break from the libre - just make sure you don't stick in the same area it was last time I prefer any damage on my arm to the state my fingers were getting in

It's quite hard work. My levels go through the roof in the middle of the day if I eat carbs but plummet at about 4 if I have insulin on board so low carb lunches help. Making your own helps but otherwise cheese, slices of ham, nuts (some of the nut based protein bars are ok), eggs, chicken legs.