Recent Content by poppyblackcat

1. Type 1 2. Autoimmune disease (no one really knows, I have no family history of diabetes 3. 10 years ago 4. Basal/bolus insulin regime (bolus insulin with meals, one basal injection at night) 5. Female 6. 44 8. British, England

Would love to meet up with fellow type 1's in a costa/coffee #1 environment in cardiff if anyone fancies it?

I'm holidaying in Thailand in July and wondered if anyone had any experience of using a freestyle libre sensor on a plane, through airport security, or in humid Thai temperatures? It will be my first time out of Europe at 44 years old and I'm dreading it!! Any tips?

I have generally well controlled BS and all of a sudden in the last few days feeling very thirsty. Just checked and 6.4. Any other ideas why this may be happening? Feeling dreadful

Thanks for the advice. My bg's have now gone back to normal ish so I am very pleased.. It must have been from the low I had on Saturday Thanks

Re: Did any of you type 1s have a virus before you got diabe Yes! I had bad flu seven years ago, loss of appetite, lethargic, felt terrible...don't think I had a rash though.. It wouldn't go away and so I went to the doctor and then I was diagnosed type 1. Still trying to suss it all out now!

and wondered if I could pick your brains? I have been on a continuous blood glucose monitor last week which was very interesting and it concentrated my mind to test myself 4 times a day. I have been type 1 for 7 years and have had a few problems with highs and lows....but in the main I was 5.0...