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I have been a Type 1 for 32 years and you get more guidance and have more flexibility than "counting lines" and the thought of taking neat sugar was meant to bring you out in a rash. I am 47 now and recently re-discovered running. I am on a pump and i am fitter now than I have been for about 10...

Dear Mariem, A spike is a sharp rise in your blood sugar over a short period of time- sometimes stress can do this! Mark.

Dear Fiona, I have been on victoza in the past and it does work. It is synthetic lizard spit and it tells your brain it is fuller than it actually is (foodwise via the central nervous system). It does work I lost 2 stone in 15 mths and i am off it now as I exercise a lot and my...

L-u-eb, Do you get any warning signs of Hypos. i found after 20 yrs I could go down to 1.9 and not be aware!! then after many years of nagging was put on a pump. I am better and although it is not everyones cup of tea- i am more balanced and have got more energy! have been on it 6...

no family history for me, was diagnosed 32 years ago. within 18 months 4 others within 250 yards of me were diagnosed T1- all of us were 13-16 years old, 3 males, 2 females. a possible connection with flouride coming off farmland and going into the water supply was hinted at by research- never...

Have the flu jab! they are that much better than say 10 years ago when you either got it mild after the jab or 2-3 weeks later. Now they are much better.

Hello, Easiest thing to say and hardest to do- BUT DON'T WORRY! You will never feel this bad ( not prolonged ) anyway. many of these symptoms we all get and you will get to know your body and feelings very well. remember insulin is a hormone so mood swings that come from other...

The type of statin is important. Artovarsatatin did not work for me- ask GP about Rosuvastatin seems to be working for me - a lot less muscle pain and better muscle definition. i believe it is more expensive but do not be fobbed off- GP makes money out of you as well! Mark.

Dear Fallenstar, I get zero from Discount supplements- google them- delivery is good and 5-99 for 20 tablets on offer at moment. i have not registered for GNR yet. Am running Liverpool Half Marathon in March but taking stock after that but will do GNR if my knees are ok...

Dear Fallen star, I note you say although you run everyday some days you cannot seem to get going. I use zero electrolytes by high 5 . They are brilliant- replace electrolytes and don,t push up your blood sugar. they are great and if you've overdone it and are stiff- try...

Dear Fallenstar, Great north Run in September sounds like a good idea. Mark.

I run 15-20 miles every week. i am an IDD of 32years and i am on a pump. at 47 I recently ran my first marathon. MT

hi, i am an IDD (47 years old and 32 years a type 1 diabo) on a pump. although i do work someone said I should look into DLA. How do you qualify for it?