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@JShep07 First things first: Not only are you not alone in feeling that way about your diabetes, we've all been there at some point. I had a long stint in my early 20s of not testing, only injecting when I felt high and eating whatever I wanted. I hid from my diabetes and refused to let it rule...

I used to work in the coffee industry, buying and selling beans across the world. I worked with a lot of producers who bought into FairTrade and the feedback from them and the consumer was rarely positive. Let me explain: The farmers are guaranteed a minimum price for their coffee. That is what...

Cool thanks @mytype1.life, I'll give it a shot. Lunch today was leftover turkey (obvs) with some lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cheese, cucumber, olive oil and a squeeze of lemon juice. I factored in 15g and it seemed to work pretty well. I'm not hungry and bloods have been steady all afternoon...

Thanks guys. I don't want to cut out too many carbs - being type 1 I don't want to run the risk of hypos. But I think maybe a totally carb free lunch could work. Thanks for the tips on what to eat @Bluetit1802 Do things like salad count as carbs, or are they just negligible?

No problem - and remember, there are thousands of people on here who will listen any time! J

Hi All, I'm interested in looking into no-carb meals, probably just lunches. I want to bring my weight down (I've put on 10kg in 4 months!) and lower my insulin intake. Any advice? Thanks, J

Mine's very unspecific - be a better diabetic! I've improved a lot over the past few months and just want to keep going (I'm MILES away from 48 mmols!) J

Hi @Natalieroberts2015 sorry to hear you're feeling down. I went through something very similar when my son was born. I'd never struggled mentally but it seemed that as soon as he was born I felt down and depressed all the time. I felt really guilty about it - after all, I had just had a child...

@first14808 have you tried a sharp kitchen knife? (Joke!)

Sounds like you're on too much Tresiba to me. Ditto what others have said - test your basals and make a change if needed. If you're unsure about how to do it or feel uncomfortable doing it yourself get in touch with your GP/Diabetes Specialist Nurse. The first few months are always going to be...

Hi @Fatima_94 I've been using those needles for as long as I can remember and not noticed any issues. I'm hoping you've just had a dud batch. Try a new box and if it doesn't improve ask your GP to prescribe a different product. J

This is one of the more minor issues I've had with the Libre, @jimmysmith . I've been using it for 6 weeks and have decided to revert to my old finger-stabbing Expert meter. I'm going through a phase of intensive testing and really need to keep an eye on where my bloods are regularly...

Hi @emmawhit32 sorry to hear you're struggling. we're all here for you though so keep your chin up! I'm also 32, T1 since 5. Similarly to you, I've noticed my control has suffered in the last few years. It seems that as soon as I turned 30 it became so much harder to stay on top of it. Not sure...

Blimey @helensaramay ! How do you do it?! Like you, I like to eat what I want, drink loads of wine, exercise and merrily go along to all the parties. My daily graph looks like the Himalayas. J

Sorry to disappoint! I do write a little so maybe I'll turn it into a thrilling crime drama about a young man found unconscious at the bottom of the Reichenbach falls!

Haha @donnellysdogs there's a bunch of stuff I'd like but way too scared to get any more done! This'll be my first tattoo so a little nervous about how it'll go!

Which is why I wanted something clear and obvious.

Good point @tim2000s I'll get them to add that in. Thanks

Well this is what I'm going for. Pretty unambiguous I think?...