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Can i ask what basal testing is?

Well Cezli your ex husband is missing out on you so more fool him! I agree with the journal stuff but sometimes Im just too plain lazy to keep one lol

Hi Ruby! Super impressed with the knowledge you have gathered about the condition thus far! Its complicated isn't it? Does your BF do carb counting as a way of managing his insulin? If he doesn't, direct him to the diabetes uk website and it has big sections on carb counting and ratios etc...

Hi There, I have suffered with depression for years, even before being diabetic (5 years now). It is a very frustrating illness and when you couple that with diabetes and then what life throws at you, it can be completely overwhelming! I have felt like giving up so many times but I force myself...

Could you send the recipe for the curry? Im salivating lol

That curry looks amazing!!!!!!!!

Can I just ask....are you at real risk of complications if you have hypos? I generally dont start getting the shakes until around 3.6 but thats usually because im busy at work and neglect my snacks at times!

Im 5ft 4 and 11.5st....Id like to get to 10 ideally but may be unrealistic! I literally don't do exercise. I walk my dog and thats about it! I leave the house at 7.30 and and I'm not back until 6.30pm everyday so I just can't summon the energy or want for exercise :-( that's def what I struggle...

No gluten and lactose cos im intolerant. Not allergic but def dont react well! Diet is mostly spuds, gluten free bread, veg, fruit, chicken, bacon and some wee treats like ginger biscuits. Control is pretty good and my carb ratio is 1:10

Hi Kieran88. I have recently gone gluten free and lactose free (Im really fun at dinner parties lol) and from this ive lost 16lbs since nov. I have roughly another stone to lose but dont feel ive enough energy for exercise. I really do want to get fit and lose weight but im scared of hypos...

Vegas u lucky duck!!!!!! Glad you had a good time though x

The paranoia subsides a bit as you get used to things but dont ever get complacent....itll bite u in the bum. I dont drive yet (i know its shameful) but i can imagine thats very annoying!

Hi All Does anyone struggle with working full time and having this condition? Ive been diagnosed 5 years and the tiredness can be so draining! My sugars are more or less stable but the long hours are feeling never ending. Just wondering if anyone feels the same?

Hi SRO. I would agree with RRB. You arent that long diagnosed and things mayb just arent that settled yet. I would take half at the start then the other half after but it may be an idea to slash the carb content of meal also just in terms of keeping within wat you are comfortable with. Also, if...

Hi doolalylady ☺ everything raises your blood sugars except insulin, exercise and not eating! Illness, stress, injury, hormones etc will raise ur sugars. I sometimes find having a good cry is enough to raise my sugars lol if you are experiencing high levels i would look at diet and insulin...

Im just about to turn 32 on valentines day and feel middle aged lol ive been diabetic for 5 years now. To be honest it was a relief wen i was diagnosed as i was so ill for months!! Its good to be pragmatic about his illness but if ur having a tough time thats ok too!!

Hi Monty! Im sure its all a bit shocking at the moment. How are you feelin? Wat age are you?

Hi All I was thinking of starting a support group in northern ireland and just wanted to reach out and see if there are many with our fabulous (sarcasm) illness in the country!

Just reveals the sheer ignorance of people! I was allowed to stay off evening shifts in work as it really messed with my meals and insulin etc so when a girl in work was told this she looks at me and says, "oh my goodness youre so lucky to have diabetes." Yes.... so so lucky lol

Hey! I think all of us feel the same way to be honest. Ive been T1 for 5 years and my family still dont understand and get the vacant look when I talk about it! Honestly I dont think diabetes is something people can relate to unless you have it because it is all consuming! Everytime you need a...