Recent Content by Gazza

Thanks for that info Steve. Attending a Dafne course is something Ive considered before - but having had T1 for so long, I tend to follow the Dafne regime anyway - my own version of it. I know this is a bit naughty but I havent any major health probs, and according to the clinic am unlikely to...

Hi guys. Having been aT1 for many, many years Ive run out of places to inject. Would a pump be considered for this? I dont really know much about them being a bit Old Skool. Tried to do some maths to work out how many insulin injections Ive had - but lost count!! 18 yrs at 2 a day, 29 years at 4...

I only use Weetabix when I have a low BS - it ups them quickly and stabilises the old BSs for a while. Like others, Im into egg on toast for brekkie, practically plucked from the chickens bits, bless em. But this generally keeps BSs even til lunchtime, on a busy ward at work.

Hi Kathleen. Any bit of exercise will help. You dont have to start jogging up the high street, but just try to be a little more active in your daily routine. They'll probably have to jiggle your insulin regime about a bit until its right for you. Stress and worry, amongst countless other things...

Apparently in two years time, when Ive been on insulin for 50, yes 50 years, I'll get a medal from the BDA!! See, I knew there must be at least one advantage to being diabetic!! HaHa

Hi Guys. Another newby to the forum. Finally found one that isnt too depressing!! Long term type 1 Diabetic - 47 years on insulin and only 48 years old!! Hope to chat with others, especially those that will understand my moans and groans!! :roll: