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Hi all, Does anyone else have problems with their insulin when they travel? The last few times I have been abroad my insulin doesn't seem to work as effectively. I store it in the overhead compartments and in Frio bags. I'm unsure whether I just become more insulin resistant when away or...

Hi all, The past few times I have went on holiday to a reasonably hot country I have suffered from bad highs and terrible insulin resistant. This is despite going through the usual measures of keeping my insulin cool, regularly changing needles, eating reasonably low carb diet and attempting to...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah maybe it had something to do with the Hugh protein high fat meats, potentially could of affected absorption? And you’re right, the coffee could of been a factor, as I was from a machine and a didn’t check what kind of milk it was using. Thanks for your help and advice...

I’m on holiday in Italy. I woke up with bloods at 10.0 - I took 2 units of insulin as well as my usual morning Levemir. I then went to the buffet breakfast, and had, what I thought, was a very low carb brekky of meat (salami, ham, turkey) and cheese, with a milky coffee. I then tested my blood...

Tell your boyfriend to take some time off work and go on a DAFNE course. I'm not trying to be over dramatic, but it will change his life. He will have control of his own life, and not be constantly ruled by fear and lack of understanding. Education is the key to leading a normal life with...

Hi there, I have Type 1 Diabetes and have done for over 7 years. My BS has been good over the past year since attaending a DAFNE course. Recently I have been waking up with either pins and needles in my hands or my toes. Generally this happens if I'm low (4.5 or below) on a morning, however the...