I'm 20 and in my third year of uni, 2 hours away from home! I was in halls on my first year, in a room on my own that was locked overnight! Nighttime hypo's have been a huge anxiety for me, I've had diabetes for 9 years now and thankfully I've only had one severe hypo (unfortunately overnight). also, setting an alarm for 3am tests is a good idea, then you're not going the whole night not knowing how your blood sugar is. you won't be 'weird' by any means- and if people are judgemental they aren't worth it, you have to put yourself first 
Thank you I will definitely tell everyone and hopefully will learn more about how I respond to lows in the next few months. It's nice to know that other people do it and have a great timeHey
As long as you're checking your blood before you sleep, and it is running steady in the hours running up to bed time, that's the best thing to do
Also, depending on how long you have been diagnosed for, you'll learn how good you are at waking up from hypo's in your sleep- the slight low, even in the 4's and I'm awake.
You just have to tell everyone as soon as possible that you have diabetes type 1. People are more understanding than you think and then you have people that know around you and can look out for you
Also if you're going to clubs and drinking at uni (especially during freshers week) just be careful with alcohol as it tends to make your blood sugar drop hours later.
Going to uni is an amazing experience, especially with diabetes, it matures you so much and makes you so much more independent and able to cope on your own. I know just how scary it is but you'll be fine I'm sure
Gabrielle X
Thank you
I happy to hear people sleep alone at night and are ok! I will definitely keep snacks by my bed! I feel very fortunate to have lived almost 20 years without diabetes so you're amazing living with it for 20 thanks again for the advice!
No problem, I hope you have a fantastic time!Thank you
Thank you I will definitely tell everyone and hopefully will learn more about how I respond to lows in the next few months. It's nice to know that other people do it and have a great time
there will be so many lovely caring people who will want to know and know how to help you. 
) The duty hall 'parent' will check on you if you want them to (it will be your choice). I used to get all students (not just T1s !) to put the number of the duty hall parent into their phones so they could text or ring if they needed help.
Thank you for the advice! It's interesting to hear from others who were diagnosed at a similar time before going to uniHey, I'm 21 and I'm my 3rd year out of 6 at uni. I was diagnosed at 17 so I was still a newbie diabetic when I started university and i was so nervous about it. I lived in halls and currently live with only one other person. Night time hypos were a concern for me (and my mum lol). I made sure my hall wardens knew and all of my friends at uni knew. They are always messaging me after nights out to make sure that I'm ok. It can be scary at times, but I've managed to get all mighty time hypos under control by myself. Make sure everyone knows you're diabetic, keep your hypo sweets in your bedside table and speak to your diabetic team about the effects of alcohol- I had no idea that alcohol caused hypos before, and they would happen at 4am, no great, but I learnt how to deal with them safely. If you ever have any questions, feel free to ask
I've decided to live in a house with 4 others and one being my being friend and I've learned so much in these few months. Hope the rest of your uni experience goes well! (You must be doing exams right now?? Good luck!) 
