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Hi Jane! Yes it is a very difficult time, both my sons were diagnosed at the age of 18 months and three years old. As a type 1 myself for a very long time, I have always found the diabetics don't seem to mind injections, but truly hate blood testing. Of course teachers are usually well trained...

A pint of Banks's Bitter, it's a buster of a pint! a ploughman's lunch, a redhead with large...... eyes!!!! To be able to eat three Easter eggs, the ones with the yolk in !!!! and not care about it. It's simple little things that make me happy, and also not forgetting Gorgeous George my Bernese...

It is quite simple, don't eat sugar or any substitutes. I is like smoking, you can't smoke a little, you have to have the will power to stop completely. Type One Devil :twisted:

Funny I don't see many, like I will do more blood testing, I will exercise more and so on. Does that mean that nobody has made any? or are we all perfect diabetics? My resolution was "if I can't say anything good about someone, then say nothing at all". Last year it lasted two months.......I...

Oh c'mon! any excuse will do...it happens, sometimes. Only yesterday I was shopping and I saw a lovely chocolate cake, which I duly purchased, and during the course of the day, consumed the lot. Eight injections later it's Wednesday and I feel like ####. So it might be another three months...

I could not agree more, I have spent a fortune on so called mini or slimline versions, to no avail. At present I am using the One Touch Ultra Smart which I rate very highly, it is like a hand held computer which can store and show in any form, everything you need to monitor it terms of Diabetic...

So sorry to hear of your concerns! check your BG on a regular basis and take action if required. Exercise if possible, I find swimming is fantastic, if not buy a dog, where you will have to walk for his sake. If you use control and discipline with your Diabetes, it is rare that you will have...

Hi Welcome! I wish you the best of luck, because that's just what it sounds your Diabetic control is a matter of luck. In my opinion it is not about being a Good Diabetic or a Bad Diabetic, is just about looking after your body in a disciplined and controlled manner. So you say Yea! Yea! Yea...

On the usual six monthly visit to my Diabetic Clinic I find that the care given is usually first class. I do find however, that apart from the Consultant, the Doctors do not check feet as often as I feel that they should. Usually it is a question, any problems with your feet? and if the answer...

When my son was seven years old, (having been type 1 since 2 years old, I have two sons who were type one since toddlers ) stated that he did not want to go to the diabetic clinic because it was full of fat people, who eat too much, I was quite surprised at his perception. Now at 34 years of age...

When you pick up a copy of any Diabetic magazine it is full of marketing directed at the Diabetic, most of which you really do not need. e.g. Diabetic UK Mug! What? a Lapel badge! hello? Cosy feet slippers! mmm, a travel kit bag? and so on cost a fortune and have very little benefits. Am...

Yes Diabetes does suck! I was type one since I was eleven and have raised two type one sons from babies, yes I know it sucks, but the last thing you want is sympathy.This is not going to go away, it's time to be strong, get more education from your professional body about this horrible disease...

I am surprised, but if there is a problem I would contact my Diabetic Support Clinic who would then write to your GP and resolve the matter.

Would not use anything else! it is a mini computer, first class, worth every penny.

Hate Nuts! like cake, don't be silly, stay out of the cake section? No! heading for fresh cream doughnuts!