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My Mum wrote a letter to the Primary and High school. So The teachers new what to expect. I was the only pupil with Type 1 Diabetes. Not many people had Type 1 49 years ago. Diagnosed at 6.

It all depends where I am and what I am doing. What my BM strip is. Busy Mum.

The problem is that Type 2 Diabetes is 90% of the population. Providing blood test strips for each and everyone would cause terrible problems with the NHS funding. They are starting a Diabetes Prevention Programme to try and prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Some of course have it because it's Genetic...

I have had Type 1 for 49 years so you can imagine how many injections I have had. Not once has anyone ever said anything or glared at me when I have had an injection. Maybe it's because I don't care what people think.

Good job they check your HBA1C not your daily levels. I get white coat syndrome when I have my blood pressure checked. I have even had to wear a monitor for 24 hours. All fine.

That you can lead a normal life as long as you inject and eat sensibly. I lived in fear for over 40 years of having high sugar levels and complications setting in. 5 years ago my Diabetic Consultant said you can run your sugar levels slightly higher to have a threshold when my sugar levels...

Type 1 Diabetics cost hardly any money to treat because we test are blood and adjust our insulin requirements accordingly to stay alive. We did not do anything to instigate Type 1 Diabetes. If we don't control our sugar levels then complications could set in. You should come and live in Wales...

Years ago I used to have hypos with no warning so I could be sitting on the floor because I had fallen off my chair, gone to have a lay down because I felt tired. Walked like John Cleese legs won't do what you want them to also unable to walk. Argue that you are fine and tell the people who...

I have had Type 1 for 49 years diagnosed at 6. All the things the nurse said your daughter can do I have done, except tattoos I have 3 healthy handsome sons. No problems I have used DAFNE since diagnosis in 1967. Dose adjustment for Normal Eating.

He is only a baby you should be having advice from his Consultant or Paediatric Nurse at the hospital. Or the Health Visitor because you need guidance with someone so young having Type 1 Diabetes.

Your Doctor should be treating you if you have been diagnosed with depression. It is not something you can sort out yourself. I have Type 1 Diabetes and Clinical Depression I take 4 Antidepressents a day. Took a good while to get the medication right for me And I also saw a fantastic...

You should go to your optician they are very good with Type 1 Diabetics. I have dry sensitive eyes. The Optician prescribed what was required and my GP wrote the prescription. I now get all my insulin etc on repeat. I order online which is great. I then collect 3 days later.

I was told to avoid anything to do with ketones. KETONES MEAN DANGER.

I have 180 carbs a day same as when I was diagnosed in 1967.

A little bit of what you fancy won't hurt you. It's not as if your levels are always high. I know 2 people who runs their levels at 30. That is high.

I had no warnings when I was going hypo. Changed my regime 4 years ago let my sugars run slightly higher and now I have warnings. Feeling so much better had my HBA1C today 6.3 Doctor pleased. So am I. Type 1 for 48 years.

I have had Type 1 for 48 years. If you want to share about how you are feeling I am a good listener. I am sure I have felt like you at some time or another.

Tell him to use DAFNE so easy to use he can eat like you. DAFNE is fab for Type 1 Diabetics. I have had it for 48 years.

I was ill from birth and the consultant accused my mother of being an over protective mother. I was really ill and GP diagnosed Type 1 Diabetes rushed to hospital in a coma. Nearly died. I was 6 years old. Kept in hospital for a long time. I have had Type 1 for 48 years. Diagnosed in 1967.