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I make my own muesli with oats, nuts, seeds and some dried fruit soaked in apple or orange juice and have some of that with Greek yogurt before going out for a morning run or fast walk. Apparently it's better for women to eat before they exercise and this mixture doesn't put my BG up although I...

5.8 as a T1 today

Interestingly I've never put my insulin pens in a plastic bag . I carry them in Frio pouches and I've not had to take them out.

I can really imagine how gutted you are not to be able to run when you enjoyed it so much but think positive, what else could you do that would improve your fitness and make you feel better about yourself. I run and walk and also do Pilates several times a week and that is brilliant for core...

yes, walking can certainly drop your blood sugar down, especially if you walk fast. I've walked a lot today and make sure I have a bar or something with me or I'd be in trouble. I try not to go walking unless I have some sweets or something in my pocket, just in case.

It does also mean that patients should do some basic research into diabetes, you have to take control of it for yourself, no good stuffing your head under a pillow! It's your life, your health, GP's can't do it for you! I know it's tough but you can live your life and do pretty much anything...

It's really tough for T1 partners, I've been T1 for 38 years and my husband had the patience of a saint on odd times when I get low bgs. It's not easy and I'm pretty well controlled but ultimate your partner has to deal with it, it's his life. Don't let it become a bone of contention, be...

You'll certainly get some advice and hugs from other T1's on here. I'm T1 for 38 years but don't have your complications. Hang in there, you'll get some helpful advice from someone soon.

Hopefully your family and friends will get to recognise when you are low and have some lucozade or something sweet on hand. Remember lucozafe only has half the sugar now.

I used to run before eating and before injecting insulin then read about it being better for women to eat before exercising. Now I inject and eat breakfast before going for a run then I tend to get low an hour later. I'm used to this and have more carbs layer to deal with it, after checking BG...

I only wear a medic alert wristband when I go out running, states of insulin dependent and contact phone number, just in case I get run into! I carry a card in my handbag but that's it

Changing your exercise levels can make a massive difference. Maybe try going back up to normal exercise levels - as long as you feel OK, the start of an infection can push up your BG. Your levels aren't too bad, don't panic, sure you'll soon get a handle on it.

Haven't tried the flour but it should work. What about vegetarian diet for the pastry, tastes good and has to be healthier?

Sorry, that should read DIET not duty!

I've been free of any complications, other than some hypos, for 38 years. I eat well, control my duty, do 5 - 6 blood tests a day (sometimes more) and exercise like crazy. I run, walk and do Pilates several times a week. It's tough because you can never relax or forget about being diabetic...

I subscribe to a charity called InDependent Diabetes Trust (look up IDDT on line). They will send you a pack with info on T1 or T2, it's brilliant. I've been T1 for 38 years and it's the best and clearest information I've ever read. A small donation is OK. Get your parents to read the pack and...