Recent Content by Jelly Beans

Hi Colin! I'm not intending on putting you off whatsoever - but this is simply my experience. I'm on a Medtronic insulin pump, Paradigm Veo, and last year travelled to Florida for two weeks. Beforehand we'd gathered everything you could possibly need, the list being: - Airport Security Card...

On a pump too but my blood sugars get ridiculously low. Having to eat practically all day. Don't take any vitamin D tablets so not sure if I could be completely based on that...

Is that a phone? Is that a fax machine? What happens if you press that button? IS THAT TUBE ACTUALLY IN YOUR STOMACH RIGHT NOW AT THIS MINUTE? CAN YOU FEEL IT? OH MY GOD, ARE YOU A CYBORG? Been asked all of them.

I've had a few troubles not with teachers, or exam boards, but invigilators within the examination room. Notify one at the start that you have diabetes, you have sweets/BG kit/insulin pens with you and may need time to leave during the exam. This generally makes things run quicker if you do...

I've recently had my DLA (highest rate) stopped for my Type 1 and Underactive Thyroid because of this reason... And it's a great one... 'Nearly being 16, your Diabetes should have been cured.' We have a wonderful woman who gives up her time to help those in the area who are struggling with...