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I just find that I can't accept the fact I have the disease and I just want to feel that I have support around me everyday which isn't happening right now.

They think that I'm wasting my time with my HCT and that they aren't doing anything for me. My siblings are all older than me.

Type 1 - coming up to 9 years. Only a few complications but all been resolved as going strong!

Hi all. I have a bit of a problem. My parents don't seem to support me or help me with my diabetes. My siblings are the same. They just seem to act like everything is normal but when I want/need help then I don't feel like I can ask them anything. If they do give me support and guidance it's...

Okay thank you everyone! I will look into some research!

Thank you. I can try and put my mind at rest :)

They haven't said anything regard to my diabetes but they just keep checking it but not saying much. However they do seem quite worried about it :(

Hi everyone! I'm hoping someone can help me! I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for 9 years. Last year I was hospitalised twice with DKA and it wasn't until my second time that my doctor said that my liver function was abnormal. Since then I've had blood tests to keep an eye on it and my...

I'm learning to drive currently. I had a medical report form filled out by my specialist who then posted it to the tax place. They then made a decision whether I was able to hold a license.

Your very lucky that your wife is a doctor. It's scary stuff but unfortunately the next person might now get the help they so desperately need.

My control has been poor for the last few years but past 6 months it has improved drastically. All my blood sugars are between 4-10 95% of the time. I have seen the pump and I think it would help me keep it this way and not go back into my old ways and I think it would be more suitable for my...

I believe so! I remember a few years ago me and my diabetes nurse were talking through DAFNE. Might be worth talking to her and my team again and seeing about it. Thank you though :)

Thank you very much :)

Hi all - I have been reading online about insulin pumps and they sound like a really good idea to consider. Does anyone know how I can start or get information about a pump or be able to qualify for one? Much appreciated Aimee

Diagnosed 2005. Was only 8 years old. Now 17 so been 9 years and still having daily struggles!

Agree! CSI Miami has it where the taxi driver was diabetic and was suffering DKA. I love CSI and so exciting watching an episode with diabetes related!! :D

Hi I sometimes get hard lumps in my stomach after eating. Mine would be a little lower than yours but always wondered the same thing? I was always told it was to do with my insulin but I've never been convinced?? They only come and go now as I start injecting in other places. Hopefully...

I've been type 1 for 9 years now. My symptoms were: Excessive thirst ( drinking water from taps for 15 mins at a time) Unexplained weight loss ( 7 stone to just under 4) Lethargic (no energy and was constantly tired - barely ate because loss of appetite) Constant urinating ( due to...

No your not classed as disabled! As being a very sporty and active human being one person I look up to is Sir Steve Redgrave and he is a diabetic. Diabetes shouldn't stop you from doing anything you love. You could only be classed as disabled if you have other health problems due to your diabetes

Ah this sounds great! In what way does this supplement help diabetes?? Thank you for the advice :)