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I have had mild retinopathy for nearly 10 years and it is obviously a worry. However I have been informed that almost every diabetic will get it eventually after a period of time. I have been Type 1 for 30 years so I think yours may be relatively early. What is interesting though is that as...

Basically I have noticed in the last couple of years that whenever I stand up I am becoming very dizzy and faint. It seems to be getting worse and sometimes I need to hold on to a desk or chair for support for a few seconds while I recover. I don't think it is my blood pressure as that is...

Don't knock it mate, of the 2 issues this is definitely the least bad of the pair. I am similar but I am only 5'8. I have never been big and am positively skinny now. However I notice that when I put weight on it just goes to my belly so putting on weight is not necessarily a good thing as you...

Get older. It may not happen to you but most people start to put it on when they get to their 30's and 40's

That's interesting about the "always waking up fro ma hypo" situation that your consultant has told you. I have heard of diabetics dying from dead in bed issues and I used to have some stonking night time hypos which my wife has had to revive me from. Personally I wouldn't believe everything...

Very good place to come for some support. I can't help you from the parenting side as I don't have kids but as a diabetic from the age of 9 since 1983 I have been through nearly every emotion that you can imagine with the condition. But one piece of advice I can give you is that you and your...

They should disappear on their own accord if you are no longer using the areas. It can take several years if they are bad though. But make sure you do discuss with your DSN to ensure it is due to this and not being caused by some other issue.

I had it last year and it was a bit strange. I first noticed it when I realised I couldn't spit my toothpaste out properly and it came out of the side. Over a few days I lost the movement in the left side of my face and went immediately to the GP as I was worried about a stroke. She just said...

I am probably quite different in my view from others but I find being Type 1 an embarrassment really. My control is actually very good so I don't neglect myself but I feel awkward having to talk to them about it. When I have hypo's I feel ashamed that I have lost control and the times I have had...

Absolutely agree with you for the most part on the social and “hidden” psychological aspects of the condition. I believe it affects different people in different ways though. Unfortunately I have never been the type of person that is good at communicating my feelings to other people and prefer...

You can get hypo dogs so no reason why your cat can't detect changes in behaviour. Here is another similar story http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/mar/16/experience-my-cat-saved-my-life

This sounds like diabulimia which is becoming more prevalent and is starting to become classified as an eating disorder rather than a problem with diabetic control. Very little research has been done on this however the research that has been done is frankly horrifying. In almost every case...

That is really quite beautiful and sums up all the things that most of us go through. I was diagnosed at the age of 9 and went through a lot of those things although I was diagnosed in the early 1980's things were quite different. Please pass on my regards to Tess and tell her how brave she is...

1) Name? Paul 2) Age? 40 3) Gender? Male 4) Insulin or pump? Insulin 5) What is the thing you dislike about Diabetes? Never having a day off and lack of understanding from non Type 1's 6) What is the thing you like about Diabetes? There is nothing to like. 7) How long have you had Diabetes...

They only do it when you are having other organs transplanted due to having to take anti rejection drugs for the rest of your life. These drugs are very powerful and can have some nasty side effects which are worse than well controlled diabetes. Also the pancreas transplants are often not very...

Just make sure you test your BG before you go and make sure you have hypo treatment to hand and are aware of symptoms. Also be aware of how alcohol can affect BS levels if you are drinking (sorry don't know how old you are) If you are going with other people make sure they know what symptoms to...

Thanks for that folks.

A few nights ago I got home from work and tested my blood and it was 20.5. This really surprised me as I couldn't think what I had done wrong that day .I decided to wash my hands again etc check again just to make sure it wasn't a false reading. This time it came out at 17.9. So obviously I was...

Hi Dani To be honest unless your sugar levels are erratic then it may be related to something else. I have been T1 diabetic for over 30 years so I struggle to remember what it was like when I was first diagnosed but I understand that it may have an effect on you. Many diabetics struggle with...

Hi Sharon. I have been Type 1 for over 30 years and my hypo signs are very erratic. I know all the medical staff and people on here say to run them higher for a few weeks and they come back but that has not been a proven success for me. They do come back but I find they vary wildly in their...