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Definitely counting the days I went and got my new bag to keep everything in I used to use a pencil case but they tell me this wont be big enough got to tell the doctor I need to change the test strips again I will be loved :P

Just been to see my DSN today and have had my pump approved get it 6th May Insulin from the 12th can't believe this is actually going to happen, I know there is a lot of hard work and sleepless nights ahead but feel like there is finally light at the end of a long dark tunnel:)

Hi I'm 33 and I was 15 when I was diagnosed, I went 2yrs and 21 separate blood tests I was going to school part time as I didn't have the energy for anything else I was dragged out of school no idea what was going on taken to the hospital where I was told I had diabetes left sitting around all...

I'm T1 and test approx 8 times a day I get 100 strips a time and that's just been increased from 50 but if I phone for strips I get them no questions asked

Hi I have been t1 for 18yrs and I have at times had night time sweats, I have been advised by my DNS that this could be me hyping during the night, the body then compensates and you end up high the following morning the only way to see what is going on is to test during the night do this a...

I am working towards pump therapy and it is the kick up the back side I have been needing for a very long time to get things back in order and can't wait my understanding was that they were not allowed to have waiting lists for pumps if you were eligible I would look at INPUT for some advise

Hi looking for some advice I have proliferative retinopathy that has been lasered I have had vitrectomy in both eyes and have had no problems in the last16 months.i went for my 6 monthly check up on Wednesday to be told by a doctor that I have never seen before that all was "stable " my usual...

I have 2 meters one that stays in my car the ibg star which is small and can be used as a stand alone meter or is compatible with my iPod which is virtually always in my car the other my everyday meter is the accu - check mobile which as someone who has been a poorly controlled diabetic for 16...

Hi I have been diabetic for 16 yrs and very poorly controlled I went through a very difficult period of diagnosis and had a very un supportive team which has put me off dealing with things I go for my eye check ups and go to the gp to have my hba1c checked but have made absolutely no effort to...

I bought a meal at a fast food restaurant and ordered a diet coke s I had seen they had a self serve bar and as I was helping myself thought it would be safe enough I took 1 mouthful and thought this doesn't taste right took it back and a staff member had hooked a coke box up to a diet coke line...

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum I am unsure whether a pump would suit me or not , I currently take 3 fast acting injections and a long lasting every day, I work in a fast food restaurant where there is a lot of banging into each other and a lot of hours means the...

I applied for the free verio pro meter on here got a email confirmation advised 28 days for delivery about 6 weeks ago and I still havent seen it or had a response from lifescan anyone else had problems ?

Hi I was diagnosed at 15 after missing about a year and a half of school and being down at 6st 21 blood tests and 12 urine tests they eventually dragged me out of school to tell me i was T1 diabetic shock didnt cover it no one dealt with it no one told me what to do just what not to do and that...

Hi Im new on here but I was wondering if someone could help im T1 and have been for about 15 yrs (pretty poorly controlled) last A1c was 9.7, when I was diagnosed i did not get much help was left hanging around got an appt to see a dietician once SN was less than helpful and just told me what I...