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I'm a t1 and I smoke somewhat regularly however recreation ally, I live in the UK where it is an illegal drug, however possession over here is a caution at most, and is a norm, in my early 20's social group, I've always found very little effect regarding my bg when smoking other than I get the...

Much appreciate guys I've always struggled to find unbiased information due the before mentioned consensus view.

Hi there, Apologies if this is the incorrect thread . I in no way condone or promote the use of cannabis. I have been type 1 for 8 years now, I smoke recreationally from time to time, when in a social situation all of my peers like to have a drink, given the implications this has on my bloods...

I'm 17, I've had T1 for 8 years, a diabetes diagnosis is horrendous, you're thrown in at the deep end. for me it felt like having my life in my hands with no control of it, but it passes, as time goes by you will notice that diabetes is not in control of you, it is a part of you, a part you...

I'm t1 and have a 20mm stretcher, and have had my tongue pierced. Diabetes is an auto immune condition, so your body may take more time to heal. With vigilance and care. I believe it is a economical risk. In my view diabetes is part of me and does not control me. Fred

Thanks guys really not sure how I missed that page thanks @urbanracer

Hi there, I'm fred, I'm type 1 and have been for 8 years, I work as a coffee roaster and Unsurprisingly I drink a lot of coffee. I am aware of varying amounts of sugar within coffee beans which will alter my blood sugars. However I find myself still going high after accounting for said sugars...

Thanks all will defo get a tank bag that's a shout, also I think glucogel is available at my chemist is this similar sort of stuff. Appreciate the wisdom

Hi guys, I am T1 and have been for 8 years. Being on on my motorbike is a big part of my life, it's one of few ways for me to relax, my mind goes blank and all is bliss. I always test before, during and after riding, however going low during a ride does concern me, especially an insulin...

OK I admit it's far from a huge success, but it's my first in hopefully a series of. I've been diabetic since age 9 and I'm now 17, a year after diagnosis I ceased take care of my condition, for 6 years thus was the case. However recently, I have been carb counting, test 8-10 times daily...

hi there, i'm fred, im 17 and have had much the same experience with diabetes, my control has been non existent for around 8 years however in the last few days i have begun (trying) to care for myself if ever you wanted someone to talk to, compare experience or even try taking care of ourselves...

I am a coffee roaster, and I drink a hell of a pot o f coffee, I actually find caffeine lowers my bloods, I know nothing of the science behind it, just my experience.many coffees contain natural sugars, however it seems to be in negligible amounts, again in personal experience (Excluding any...

I did my Levemir last night level with my hips on my waist, all went well, reasonable painless and my bloods are normal. Thanks guys another mini Triumph!

Thank you, how far do you go round on you waist, I use 4mm would u recommend trial and error? Sent from my Hudl 2 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Hi guys, I inject between 75 and 85u in a 24 hr period, on basal/bolus . So I am constantly needed to rotate sites to avoid lumps, I currently inject in my stomach, legs and bum when I have to! Does anyone know of other sites. Thanks Fred Sent from my Hudl 2 using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app