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It's probably similar thing I asked before but today, I was away at the wedding of my best friend and it was about 65 miles out from home. When I got to the wedding and I realised that I forgot to bring my novorapid and lantus (I am probable type 1, doctors are hard time deciding as I have...

I just turned 22 and my BMI is 23 so not overweight but not like skinny either. Bit of muscle built so that contributed to my weight as well.

Hi, I haven't posted for a while. I should have known that my health is more important than many things. But have been really busy as the exams coming up and bits. By the way, just few questions to ask all those diabetes experts here :) Well, I was diagnosed with the diabetes, oh wow...

Thanks for your reply. Yes, I understand internet is merely a guideline for any medical related issues. I was just trying to find something to bring up when the next follow up appointment happens. In few weeks, second blood test results come out so it gives a bit more information! :)

Hi, it has been almost 2 months since I have been diagnosed with diabetes. At diagnosis, my A1c was 11.9%, hit around BG level of 24 mmol/l and had a symptom of somewhat like DKA. Today, I was back at the diabetes centre and my A1c was down at 8.1% which is not very good either but all my...

Thanks a lot! I would definitely look into that app. Mere 4 quid is worth a while if it's greatly helpful considering I am not paying for insulin or any other supplies whilst if I were back home in America, I'd probably have to pay. ( Not trying to take an advantage of UK health care! I...

Hi, thanks everyone for replies. I kinda get the idea of carb counting, as I understand it as you count the carbs and find the ratio of grams of carbs to units of insulin demanded. If not, I still have loads to learn! I don't know. My nurse and specialists boosted my self-esteem by saying...

Hi, First of all, this is all my experience ever since I was diagnosed and it's quite long so it's all up to you if you decide to read it all or not but would appreciate anyone who reads it through! (: My diabetes specialised nurse at diabetes centre suggested me that I could get loads of...