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  1. SimplyJason

    Type 1 & ADHD

    Hi Lauren, I myself am a Type One Diabetic and have been since the age of 2 now 56 so a bit of first hands on experience :) As a bonus I have ADHD as well! I remember as a young child never being able to concentrate with my school report stating the typical ADHD trait of 'could do better if...
  2. SimplyJason

    newly (ish) diagnosed

    Hi, Jayy, great name btw! Me Type 1 since the 60's and same as @EllieM to my check blood sugar when diagnosed back then involved a small chemistry test! I have found that when summer comes along with increased heat hypo's do happen more often, think it;;s something to do with how the sun can...
  3. SimplyJason

    Hi

    I was happy to see your reply and, a bigger smile appeard when you confirmed the drops. Just been educating my other medical team on my early diabetes management and told them it was five drops of urine and ten of water... :) Looking back those were wild days, if memory serves me right if it...
  4. SimplyJason

    Hi

    Hi I am delighted to join this community dedicated to supporting individuals living with diabetes. I have over five decades of personal experience as a Type 1 diabetic, having managed the condition successfully for 54 years (Albeit my mum did help for the first few ;)). Despite the many...
  5. SimplyJason

    Long term complications - intimate issues

    Hi there Mayfly, first of all I would like to assure you that I know from first hand experience about depression and the vicious circle that also does with blood sugar's, double bonus, not. I myself am T1 for 54 odd years, now 56. It sounds like you have battled through quite a challenging and...
  6. SimplyJason

    Daughters BGL all over the place after having a sick bug

    Hi, while I am not a parent of a child with diabetes I am myself, a T1 diabetic with 54 years of living (now 56) with it so know with first hand experience of what your daughter is going through. After an illness, the body often experiences a stress response. This means the body releases more...
  7. SimplyJason

    Type 2 Jardiance and driving

    In short, yes do check. A mere matter of seconds could help prevent what could be a terrible accident and, possible loss of licence. Not to mention your insurance would more than likely be increased. :)
  8. SimplyJason

    Struggling at the moment

    Hi there, I'm sorry to hear you're struggling right now. I've had Type 1 diabetes for 54 years and understand how challenging it can be to manage. Here are some insights that might help you navigate your current situation: Diabetic Maculopathy: It’s great that you have an appointment coming up...