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Hello. I hope I can help. I am type 1 and I am sure I am celiac, a test is in the pipeline. I cannot recommend this book enough: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/191090497X/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 All recipes are low carb and gluten free and it is designed primarily...

Hi Wurst - That's very very interesting. I had a similar experience this Christmas time. I also cycle to work and do probably 3 sessions of exercise per week in addition. I found over Christmas my levels were on average 1mmol higher (from 6.5 to 7.5 average on my meter) and my morning reading...

Hi all, I'm 6 months down the line now - have been on a low(ish) carb diet since the start, plenty of exercise and have recently switched to (almost) entirely gluten free diet to see if this will prolong the honeymoon. Currently taking 2 units of Levemir per day, no Novarapid at all. Could...

Hello, My, and I'm sure a lot of people here, heart(s) go out to you; being diagnosed is a complete uprooting of your normal existence, routine and perspective - but as time goes by it does become more a part of everyday normal life and, if you want, you can continue to live in the same way you...

I have had my first hba1c since diagnosis. Diagnosed 6th July - 98 mmol (11.1%) 19th November - 49 mmol (6.6%) Happy with that :) Tom

Hi all, Another question! Went for the flu jab this morning and was offered the pneumococcal vaccination. Has anyone had this? Is it important? I am 27, recently diagnosed type 1 (July). Thanks in advance, Tom

Thanks for all your replies, they are really helpful. I am still quite recently diagnosed and I have my first post-diagnosis appointment with my consultant tomorrow so I will ask him if he could provide a letter. In regards to my 'bag', I have a small satchel that I usually stick all my bits in...

Hi all, I am flying with Ryanair from East Midlands in November. The airline offer pretty much no useful definitive advice on what I need to bring with me to allow me to bring my gear on the plane with me. Rang the doctors and they said that a copy of my repeat prescription should be...

Hi Alexandra, I was diagnosed back in July (exactly 10 weeks ago) and I can tell you it gets easier. I am 27 and consider(ed) myself very fit and healthy. Also... my mum is a diabetic nurse! You are so lucky to have that as a resource, she will be able to help you when it comes to adjusting...

Didn't know this - really useful (and I like them both!)

Hi Kiggy, I think I am going to echo a lot of what has been written before. Test strips are not 100% accurate so I wouldn't consider .4 a significant rise. You actually remained pretty stable over night which I believe is good! Tom

Hi there- I have been diagnosed for around 7 weeks now. I get lightheaded when I stand up which I never used to. Haven't mentioned it to diabetes clinic yet as hoped it would be temporary and go away........ Sometimes will experience it whilst stationary too. Background is similar to yours - I...

I think there is a general misunderstanding about diabetes. I think people associate 'diabetes' with 'fat' regardless of type. Having been diagnosed type 1 recently the most common reaction is "but how?! You are fit and healthy and play sport!".

Hi Jamesfitz. Thanks for your advice. I have started up again with novorapid for particularly carb heavy meals, but I found I was having hypos using it for every meal (even at 2 units per meal!). I am sticking to my Levemir and at the moment my sugars are pretty stable (pretty much all below 8...

Hi Brixton - I think not having a hypo for a long time at the start is relatively normal. It took me around 6 weeks to have my first one, quickly followed a couple of days later by a second, and that's when I dropped out my novorapid unless I was eating something particularly carby. I think I...

Hi Laura, I got diagnosed recently and the three sites they told me to use were stomach area, top/ side of legs and bum (towards the top). I have been doing long lasting in bum/ legs and rapid in stomach area. I have found it works fine so far, its just difficult to reach around and inject...

Hi - I hadn't thought about using my cycling shirt with extra pockets! Good idea!

Hi Juicyj - As I have mentioned in previous posts I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 and am currently going through the honeymoon period so my levels are easier to manage, so this might not be 100% applicable to you but I thought it might be worthwhile sharing my experience adapting to...

Thanks for your recommendation. I have just purchased this book as it sounds like a comprehensive introduction to type 1 above and beyond what I have been told by the hospital. I am in quite a unique position in that my mum is/was a diabetic nurse elsewhere (in the process of retiring), but I...

Thanks everyone for your suggestions! I have seen there are a few places that seem to offer them for free or for a nominal amount. As a male who has never worn anything other than a watch every now and again I will just try a few and see which one I can deal with best! I have the card that the...