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I’ve recently taken up mountain biking and I need some advice on how to adjust my insulin and/or diet to cope with it. In the first hour of mountain biking my bloods fell from 9.2 to 2.8. I was running my blood slightly high to cope with the exercise by having a unit less with breakfast and...

I THINK it was a tiny splinter in the end of my toe, which I managed to remove, as my toe only hurt when I put pressure on the area. But I’m also the same with footwear/socks! They can mark my feet and make them feel sore if they’re too tight or even too big. I do think there’s a lot of...

My control is generally very good and I don’t/haven’t had a problem with wounds healing before. My only concern is that my circulation isn’t great in my feet (they’re either freezing cold or hot!) and as I haven’t ever had a problem with my feet before, I’m don’t really know what is good/bad...

Hi! I've recently had a slight problem with my foot and, as i'm only 24, it made me think, when is it actually appropriate to see your GP about a foot problem? We're always told its so important to regularly check and look after our feet, but when should you see your GP about a problem, without...

I personally think the current criteria to be able to get the freestyle libre on the NHS is stupid. We all have Diabates, we all pay our taxes, we should all have access to the same equipment whether we manage our diabetes well or not. I understand cost is a huge factor and they prioritise...

Hi all! I finally got round to ordering the Freestyle Libre starter pack by abbot last week - it arrived on Monday and i couldn't wait to get it on! Everything was going well until today (so two days after application), I noticed my arm is bleeding beneath the sensor and so the adhesive is all...

Hi! Thanks for your post - i'm actually STILL deciding what to get, so this is really helpful! Thank you!

Hi! This Blucon Nightrider thing sounds amazing! Just wondering how you went about getting one? I've only done a quick google search but I couldn't find a website or anything? If you could point me in the right direction that would be very helpful! Thanks!

Hi! I really recommend getting this book - Carbs and Cals - which I've linked below. You can also get it as a handy app on your phone for when you're out and about...

Hi! I was diagnosed with Type 1 back in January, and I still have this fear of testing my Blood Glucose in public (injecting I feel fine with - weirdly). I've seen a lot of people on instagram who use either Dexcom sensors or Freestyle Libre, which allow you to monitor and track your blood...

Hi! Am in the same boat! I'm lucky to have a friend who was diagnosed when we were in school, so since I was diagnosed in January they've been a massive help to me. (Mainly because they understand the diabetic meme's on Instagram that none of my other friends get) Feel free to drop me a...

Not sure about this meter but I always use accu-check meters and I very recently got a free one sent to me, as I requested it via their website. The meter is strip free as it uses "cassettes" - these are very expensive though but you get one included in the pack. So it's worth ordering a free...

That's completely normal. I've been told even someone with the best control will have two mild hypos a week. I probably have about 3 a week too :) Hope that helps.

I had the same problem only this week, I got my renewal through and it had gone up £12 a month. Nothing to do with the fact I'm now diabetic, however. Best thing to do is just find out the cheapest quote through compare the market, then phone up your current insurer and tell them you've found...