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Try some support before bed but it might be an idea to reduce your Lantus down a bit. I split my Lantus dose so I get enough for the morning but take less at night as I was dropping in my sleep. Lucy

Hi I get this a lot sometimes it gets to the point were I think it's going to drive me insane. I have made myself bleed from scratching on more than one occasion. I also have psoriasis on one party of my body and I've had this since I was little. The best advise I can give is to stick to non...

Hi everyone, has anyone heard of being anti diabetic a friend of mine had been to get doctor and been told she is anti diabetic. I have never heard of this. If anyone knows anything about it can you let me know any information you have. Lucy

Not on my own and with a little girl my husband can't come with me as he had to stay with her. That's why I tend to go to the gym so I can do the exercise and have people around in case anything happens. But I'm going to take it a step at a time as I can't rely on people for the rest of my life...

Be careful. I have discussed this with friends at work who do Ramadan, and they all day the same that they would try but if it made them I'll they would have to break the fast. If you are having problems controlling your sugars then you could make yourself very ill and also create possible long...

I was also diagnosed type 1 about a year ago, I still struggle with it but I have also recently been diagnosed with a form of epilepsy and I have been told that I am no longer allowed to swim which was my favourite sports activity. I have decided now though that my health women not ruin my life...

I take vitamin C and zinc tablets that you dissolve in water and also iron tablets and I have to have 3 monthly injections of vitamin b12 as my levels are very low. I have also recently been diagnosed with nocturnal epilepsy along with being type 1, the tablets that I take for the epilepsy make...

Re: Book recommendations / what are you reading I've just started an Ann cleaves called raven black which has been good so far. I love a good crime book. Lucy

Hi, We are all in the same boat here. Gp' s haven't got a clue about diabetes or how much it affects your life. I was going to my gp for 6 months with problems and it took for me to wind up 5 minutes from being in a coma due to diabetes to get diagnosed. Diabetes doctors don't really do much...

Thanks for the ideas, I'll try the fish for lunch or tea I think as I don't have a huge amount of time in the morning. I never thought about looking in Holland and Barrett I'll give it a try. Thanks again Lucy

Hi I get this a lot as well, I always put it down to my premature menopause (lots of hormone issues) when I have asked my diabetes nurse she said it has nothing to do with the diabetes. My doctor has just increased my anti-depressants which I take to help with my hormones and they have made a...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could give me some breakfast ideas, I've looked through some diabetic cookbooks but it's all eggs and as much as I like them you can only way so many, it doesn't have to be can free but add low as possible would be great. Thanks Lucy

It's the south island, she loves it out there Lucy

In regards to being type 1 and pregnant I can't advise but if there's one thing I do know it's the want for a baby. I was diagnosed at aged 19 with premature menopause so I went many years thinking I would never have children. I have been very lucky in this respect though as I met my husband who...

I walk home every day and used to hypo a lot I was told to stop injecting in my legs as when you walk or pumps the insulin around your system quicker. Lucy

Slightly off topic but where about in New Zealand are you. My sister moved over there about 2 years ago to be with her husband who is born and raised there they are in Waikai. Lucy

I have the vitamin b12 injection every 3 months as well and it hasn't helped with my memory, but I can tell when I'm getting low on it as I get really tired. Lucy

I have just asked this question on Friday when I saw my diabetes nurse they advised to have a snack before I exercise, a cereal bar or piece of fruit about 20g carbs without insulin and then have my meal after the gym and reduce my quick acting insulin by half on that meal. Lucy

I've been diagnosed type 1 a year and I still struggle a lot, pricking your finger does get easier but it takes time. I still have a lot of bad days but they are getting fewer. It really helps to talk about it, whether it's to a friend or partner or even on her everyone is willing to listen and...

Hi, I have only been diagnosed type 1 for a year and I am also on novorapid and Lantus. I also feel tired a lot and my memory is terrible to the point were I had to ask my husband what the song was for our first dance. I've asked my diabetes nurse about this and she says it's not to do with the...