Recent Content by Mamalu

Dear Mr Angry I am now 55, probably a similar age to you, however, I was diagnosed with Type 1 when I was 21. Like EllieLou, I have multiple injections and blood tests each day. This is by no means intended to criticize you and your unwillingness to take your medication, however you need to...

I have had a similar situation in Sainsburys cafe, ordered a bowl of soup and brown roll, paid for it, sat down with my mother who had ordered cheese tart and salad. Hers came within a couple of minutes, so I assumed mine would come soon too. After a while, I went to the counter to ask about...

I can totally recommend Hotter shoes, and they don't look too bad either! I have a pair of Sunrise like Viv, and absolutely love them, so comfy. Customer service is good, and if you look on their website, there is a measuring guide. Sadly Hotter do not pay me to endorse them either :)

Congratulations! :clap: Although a long time ago, I had two children at the age of 26 and 30, diagnosed Type 1 at the age of 21. During both pregnancies I had a number of hypos, as I was told how important it was to keep my sugar levels low to avoid the baby becoming too large. (I gave up...

Hi Foxglove, I am having exactly the same problem, i have been trying to lose weight since February, not lost a single pound yet. I started with Slimming World, stuck religiously to the rules, but sugar levels went a bit haywire, and more insulin needed, so i expect this is why it didn't work...

I have been a Type 1 for 34 years, diagnosed at 21 years of age. I had my daughter when I was 27, and I can't remember all the details now, but I do know that I spent most of the pregnancy in fear! I was carefully monitored by the hospital, and tested my blood very regularly, and had a very...

Hello, I am new here too, have been a Type 1 for 34 years now, diagnosed when I was 21 years old. I have always been on insulin, and had good control until last year: I had a chest infection which led to admission to A&E with ketoacidosis. Haven't been right ever since, weight going up...