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Are there any type.1 17 year olds here? i haven't come across any!?

hi! I was diagnosed when i was 11 and i am now 17. I have learnt that it is a good idea to carry glucose/sugar tablets around with me incase my blood sugar goes a bit low. Never stop doing your insulin and remember to do your bm. Do you do 4 injections a day? xxxx

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Hi, and welcome to the forum! I understand what you mean, and dont worry, your not he only one. I have a friend who is also a type 1 diabetic and when we were in class the other day, he did his bm because he thought that he was hypo. His bm was 5.8 but he must have had the symptoms bacause his...

you dont have to be over 40 to get diabetes. Type 1 is quite common in younger ppl. I'm 16 and when i was diagnosed at the age of 11, my mother noticed that i was thirsty all the time and i had lost a lot of weight. Have you noticed any weight loss? if so, u should go and see a doctor asap...

hi steve, its great that u are getting your diabetes under control. I had my check-up today and my HbA1c is also 7.4% (8% last time). I do feel that it may be due to the fact i gave up chocolate for lent..... :D Having a percentage of between 6 - 7 indicates that you have good control...

I Would expect them to see you sooner if there was an indication of diabetes. From what i know, these symptoms are not typical of diabetes, but there is a chance due to your dad being diagnosed. I have type 1 and my grandad has type 2. Dont worry, i'm sure the doctor will sort u out! hope all...

thanks 4 all the advice. will try carb counting, and carry my toothbrush round! It may not seem inviting, but its a gud idea!

Ta. that makes sense......

how often do ppl have check-ups? i go every 3 months and find it a bit of a pain as it only seems like a week b4 another appointment comes through the post! Michelle

well, i'm close to being the youngest, 16 but nearly 17. Most ppl do seem 2 be older on here though, but i suppose there are many ages ppl can be above 16 than below it.

drinking alcohol makes ure bm go high and then low very quickly. After a night out, eat something on ure way home (bag of chips)/wen u get home, so that wen ure blood sugar falls due to the alcohol, the carbs will keep it at an ok level. having diabetes shouldnt stop u from having fun........

hi, i'm 16 but diagnosed when i was 11. My blood sugars sorted themselves out after a few months. she is most probably on novomix? i was on that for 2/3 yrs, but then changed over to novorapid and levemir. It gives more control over blood sugar as injections are 4 times a day. When on...

hi, Welcome! i'm 16 (17 in less than a month!) with type 1 diabetes. I have been diagnosed for 5 yrs so any questions welcome.:D u just gota go along with it reali, follow the rules! I'm also new to the site... but think i'm getting the hang of it.:) michelle xx

hi, i'm also type 1 and studying 4 my A-levels. I inject daily, and i'll gladly fill in ure questionnaire.