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I really want the freestyle libre @Snapsy, just can’t really warrant paying out £50 every couple of weeks!! How do you deal with the cold? When I’ve used them in the past they stop working when it gets too chilly [emoji300]️ I know exactly what you mean about the hanky, I don’t carry one but I...

You’ve plenty of experience that we can tap into then [emoji6]. So since being diagnosed with Type 1 18 months back, as with a lot of diabetics my thyroid decided it had had enough too, so I’m battling with weight management a little too. If I can shift some of this excess weight I would love...

@Davie_sett looks like you put in some pretty solid training! Have you been diabetic a long time?

Morning @catapillar good to get out for an early run right? Felt pretty good out today, ran about 8:30 miles so a little quicker than I thought I was going to. I can’t wait to get involved in a few organised runs. JRDF seem to be the charity that I know more about, I will do some more research...

Good morning all, I’ve booked a few runs for 2018, I just thought I would put the new pump through its paces. So I will start in February with the BHF Harewood House half marathon, then April 1st North Tyneside 10k with the other half, off to Ripon for another 10k at the end of April, up to...

That would be a great achievement, am I right in thinking that would be about 7:30 per mile? I think I would be a little slower, currently hitting 8:30 over 11 miles! No reason to go too high I don’t think, as long as you test and take on carbs you will need insulin onboard to utilise the...

Davie, I’ve not ran a marathon yet but I am signed up for the Edinburgh marathon next May. What sort of pace would you be aiming for? Would enjoy running with someone with diabetes! I get out on 10+ miles training runs at the minute, I’m on a pump which really helps with good control. My aim...

@Snapsy Really well done on the run!! Getting an injury just before an event is so annoying.. managed to get out for 6 miles before work this morning [emoji106] life’s alright on a pump [emoji12]

@Snapsy How did the run go?

Snapsy, Best of luck with tomorrow’s run! Hope you’ve had a week cutting back the training a little bit and the leg issues don’t cause you a problem. I honestly can’t believe the difference in the 2 therapies. It’s so hard to explain to people that don’t have to live with it daily! Loads of...

Good afternoon all, Just thought I would write some of my thoughts down, you guys might find it interesting as I am guessing being on here you either have an interest or have diabetes. I’ve been a diagnosed type1 diabetic for little over a year, had a turbulent sort of year. I also had my...

As I thought really, looks like my pancreas is taking early redundancy! I've been out for a 10 mile run this morning, felt great and controlled my bloods all day without having to treat hypo's every hour. I've been looking forward to it giving up for a while, sounds bad but it just caused...

Fingers crossed things change as it's completely revolutionised my understanding! The information is priceless and will save the NHS a fortune in dealing with complications in the long run.

If you don't mind me asking do you get the Dexcom on prescription? Really like these monitoring devises, work so well for doing sport but the one I am wearing is £48 every 14 days and it's just not within my current budget

Morning @Deano79, JRDF have just published a document about exercise and diabetes, it's a great read. I've just got home from a 10 mile jog, it's been very hit and miss over the last 5 months with training but seem to have cracked it. Remember what works for me might not be right for you. I eat...

Good evening all, So, was last weekends issues my pancreas having one last attempt to work as a pancreas should? I decided going for a nice Friday evening run was a good idea, did what I have been doing recently and low carbing through the day to maintain blood glucose levels without the need...

Had my first eye screening today, not sure if I'm just a wuss but them eye drops are really like chopping onions, and does everyone get such blurred vision for a couple of hours after. Least I know for next year! [emoji39]

So I am back after a really good run tonight. Had to change my plans slightly but whatever I've done has worked perfect. Got home and my mmol was 4.4, had 3 glucose tablets and a small cracker and cottage cheese. Mmol before running was 5 and rising, ran 3 miles and got home to a reading of...

Everyone that replied thanks, I have taken some very useful ideas from reading them and appreciate the input. Torq, firstly thanks for such an in depth look at how you deal with keeping fit and controlling your diabetes. It's really good to hear from someone who has been there and done it. I...

after 4 years of pretty heavy training, clean diet I managed to change from a 15st pretty heavy looking guy to a 11.5 stone fit person. After stepping up my cardio training to complete a marathon over mount snowden 2 weeks before the run I was diagnosed with type1 diabetes and the last 4 years...