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It's a tough issue, but with some countries paying people for organs or harvesting them from executed prisoners, I don't think the opt-out solution is that bad in the scheme of things.

I don't know what the proposal is in Wales but in most places I know of, the family must give final consent anyhow. I think the "opt out" system is just a means of pushing people to overcome their fear of death and discuss the matter with their families, the nudge that could make all the difference.

Type 1 is one of the most complex diseases to manage on a physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual level. Most medical professionals don't get it (unless they have it themselves!). If you tell us what insulins you use, how you manage your dosages, what your sugars are like, what everyday...

Is your diabetes well controlled? No matter what else you do, if your diabetes is out of control this will only get worse. And you will develop other problems too. So first priority is to get your blood sugars under control and keep them that way. We're happy to help with that. Once that's...

The explanation for this is that when you exercise, the liver releases sugar to help fuel your exercise. However this effect is reduced if your blood sugar is high, particularly if you have a lot of insulin in your bloodstream. So it sounds like your body is working properly, and probably is...

Re: Hyperglycaemia and depression Hi pruk, I've replied to your other post, hopefully it will help you get your sugars under control fast. With regards to the psychological effects of diabetes - YES! Both low and high blood sugars push buttons in your head and body that can mess you up...

I disagree with the nurses' approach. The whole POINT of basal/bolus is to eat what you want, when you want, and take an appropriate level of insulin. The general idea is that you give yourself 1 unit of Rapid for every x grams of carbohydrate, for a type 1 diabetic it's typically something...

Managing diabetes is about finding a balance. If you feel the pressure rising, sometimes it's better to go a bit less strict on the diabetes rather than hold it in until you explode. When life calms down you can get a bit more careful about your diabetes again.

Hi Wayne! Type 1 isn't caused by "getting older" or by being unfit. It's nobody's fault. The best way to deal with type 1 diabetes is to learn as much as possible about it. So don't be afraid, just have an open, curious mind, and support your wife in this!

Are you adjusting the dosages for the carbohydrate content of the cereal AND the milk? It's a must if you want flexible eating. Is she on NovoRapid right now? A trick that helps, particularly with treats, is to inject in advance, maybe 1/2 an hour. If she eats straight away, the sugar floods...

In my opinion, the first priority is to get her wearing the pump. Arm, leg, whatever. A few days of wearing it may make her feel better about it going elsewhere. Also, once you're at home in a comfortable environment it might be easier to convince her to try moving it. I'm not a pump user myself...

Those are the levels of a non-diabetic! That's excellent. If the 7s are only occurring shortly after meals, you're essentially perfect. Keep working on the healthy lifestyle, but it looks like you don't need to make more changes if you don't want to.

The short answer is probably "because you took too much insulin". If you took as much insulin as you normally take for the same amount of food, there could be many reasons why you needed less last night. The usual candidates for reduced insulin needs are exercise and hormonal changes...

Hey Daniel, I'm 25 and have no life too! Diabetes led to me having a complete breakdown and I couldn't continue my work, studies, or (tiny) social life. Having a rest from everything did me good, but I also realised a few things. Diabetes takes up time, energy and headspace. That means I can't...

Re: Aspie maeltdown DURING laser surgery! I sometimes panic in social situations, I used to curl up and stop responding while I go through inner torment, but these days I walk out of the situation. Doesn't sound as terrible as what you go through! Something I tried recently at the dentist (not...

Maybe she is fed up with people going back to her with questions once they start testing. Testing can only be a good thing. Do it. Just don't let it get you down or take your life over!

Re: Boots sent worker home I once turned up to a university exam and they had tightened the anti-cheating rules (guess why? because they wanted to cut the number of staff they had to hire). I was told I couldn't bring jelly beans in. I showed them my doctor's letter. Apparently I was "supposed...

Everybody is different. Some people are happy to take risks, others prefer to be safe than sorry. It takes some people all their energy to refuse a treat, while others are very happy to say "no thanks". Some people find cutting out the things they love depressing, others see it as positive...

All sorts of things can kick up your blood sugar. Stress, excitement, sickness (sometimes you get a virus that your body fights off without you getting any symptoms), temperature... Don't worry if you get an inexplicable high, or even a bad day or two. Try your best to find a cause so you can...

Yes, one version of this is called the Fast Diet (http://thefastdiet.co.uk/) and it's fantastic for Type 2 diabetics! I'm a Type 1 diabetic and I've done a few 24-hour fasts - very liberating! If you are on insulin, or get low blood sugars (hypos), then be careful. The liver stores sugar...