Recent Content by Kels*

I personally go back and forth with this . I have nobody in my family who are diabetics other than type 2 . I was a very active , healthy kid when I was young, I would just like peoples open opinions on how they feel on why/how they got diabetes.

Thank you , may need to think of some alternative low carb breakfast to have . Trying to eat healthier and have 3 meals a day rather than snacks! But if it’s causing me to be high most of the morning then I am willing to let the porridge go !!

Hi jack! Sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with diabetes. I was diagnosed aged 15 I am now 26 if you have any questions or concerns drop me a message ! I am sure the diabetes team will be able to give you the right guidance , at the end of the day it’s us that has to deal with it 24:7 . But...

Has anyone had similar experience and how did you resolve? I am finding my blood sugars are spiking after breakfast . In particular after eating porridge and fruit. It is all measured and I pre bolus etc but I just can not wonder why else it is still going high!

Hi Peter ! Hope you are well. Your response touched me slightly just want to say you seem like a very strong individual. I know how hard living with diabetes can be never mind being diagnosed with lymphoma cancer ! Your grandchildren must love you very much! Stay strong and all the best . Thank...

Was curious to see how long people have had diabetes for more so type 1 , am 26 and have had type once for 11 years . Does it get easier the older you get , any complications even with good control? Just curious to see peoples take on living with the condition !

That makes me feel slightly better !

Hi yes the care team have slowly made me increase my basal from 22 units to 30 , such a trial and error at the moment I’m still running above 10 on a fasting blood glucose waiting to hear Friday I have a call with them to discuss , I was curious if 15 minutes was long enough as I have been doing...

Hi @Kayb29 ! You are 100% not alone in this it’s actually a really common symptom of high blood sugar . I have suffered with thrush since I was diagnosed age 15 it comes and goes constantly ! I didn’t know you can get other treatment than over counter medication and creams? I mention this to my...

I may be interested to help, I am 26 have had a lot of struggles with diabetes. Had diabetes since I was 15 .

Thank you for your response ! I do have the libra 2 I was lucky enough to be aloud this over a year ago now . I am struggling to get my blood sugars under control at the moment and just was curious as to what other people do with pre bolus etc. when I firstly got diagnosed age 15 I was told to...

Does anyone also know how long it usually lasts for before doing a correction is it 3hours?

Thank you !

How long do you wait to eat after taking your insulin? I am on fiasp .

Thankyou I will most certainly take a look at that book! I have had almost a grown up moment this year and really feel I need to start to control my diabetes not let it control me anymore . Thank you for your comment and response ! :)