Recent Content by Pepe1895

I have been using lantus solo star pens for a good 5 years now. I am always having trouble with faulty pens. I can dial up the dosage I want to take but then the pen jams itself and won't release any insulin. It doesn't happen all the time but is very annoying when it does. I'm wondering if...

That's very good to know I have been told before about the DAFNE course but up until now I have never been interested enough to actually look into doing it. I will definitely take that into consideration

Thanks swazzle I am actually very fortunate to have very good close friends that care about me which I am so thankful for. I have also had experiences with alcohol like that and have recently decided to distance myself from my friends only because of the drinking to try avoid any fall backs or...

Thanks CJOtter What you said is very true. Baby steps and I'm sure I will get there. Reading other people's questions and comments have haloed a lot already

Thank you amy :) I know how what you mean that's how I am too. Its comforting to know there are other girls my age out there that are dealing with the same thing but also I wish it wasn't the case

Yes this forum has helped me remember I'm not the only one that struggles with this. I'm very happy I have found this and think it will help me a lot

What type of electronic diary do you use? Is it on your phone?

Thank you pseudobob77 I think it's what I need, some good reality checks. I know it's not an easy road and that I need to just do it. So thank you for reminding me

Thank you tim2000s [emoji173]️ I've booked in to see my gp this week so hopefully I can open up to them which I also find really hard to do. I know no one apart from me can help myself but any bit of support is a huge help

Hi I'm 21 years old and have been a type 1 diabetic since I was 11. I struggle so much with my diabetes and have never been able to come to grips with the fact this is my way of living if I want to live a healthy life. I've come to the point where monitoring my blood glucose levels is scary as...