Recent Content by Rachle

Hi Kris, I have a lot of parallels to you. I was diagnosed on 21st December 2011 at age 31 with type 1 on my mum's birthday. I didn't have to be taken to hospital luckily though. I went straight back to work the next day, which was a bit much, but I've been fine about it every since. I live...

Hi I just discovered this really lovely pudding - a friend made it knowing I was diabetic. Lemon and Lime mousse You will need 1 lemon 1 lime 1 packet of lemon or lime sugar free jelly 1 carton of greek yogurt make up the jelly and leave to cool (not set) grate the zest of the lemon and...

Well, type 1 it is, had a blood test and sent straight over to the clinic. Was put on humalog and humulin a couple of days before Christmas and just starting to feel better. I have some motivation back! hooray for insulin! :thumbup:

Thanks Russ There's a lot to know! My reading was just a normal one - I was just confused about the names of things! I bought a monitor as they were half price in boots. I've taken a few readings...the lowest, first thing in the morning has been 12.9 but this morning was 15.5 readings for the...

Thanks Grazer. that's really helpful. :thumbup: The doctor did say something about checking my feet and thought that was a bit odd at them time but after a bit of reading now realise why! Good news about the alcohol! :D

Hiya, I was diagnosed 3 days ago and am fine with it - I have family with both type 1 and type 2, so know what I'm getting into and honestly a relief after all the exhaustion, weeing like a race horse :shock: and thirst (I found myself drinking swimming-pool water!)and I lost half a stone in a...