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Experience of bad control Hello to family who were concerned about child’s poor control. I responded about my 2/3 years of poor control and warning I was given by doctor. The message I was trying to portray was one of our ability to come through those difficult times. My response was well...

I was a couple of years at least, not taking my diabetes seriously, from about 17 to 19 years old. This was from 1962-1964. My diabetes specialist told me I would not live another year, if I didn’t change. As above testing blood sugar levels were crude. We used to drop 5 drops of urine and 10...

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I have never been offered any medals (although I am not someone who would want the fuss of that) but I have had Type 1 for 74 years. There are many of us out there who are long time people with diabetes so it is becoming a lot less of a surprise. Ray B

Well done Charlie. That is brilliant. I have also just passed a milestone as I have done 74 years with Type 1. We can hopefully inspire others to catch us pass is with modern insulin and testing regimes. Once again we’ll done. Cheers Ray B

Hello, I have occasionally asked the same question as I went to St Monica’s, me Deal in Kent, about 1950. My home is Leeds, so it was a long way. I was at serious risk at home and enjoyed the experience. We also knew the staff under the title of ‘aunty’ and our matron was Auntie Mimi a French...

You will get there Kev Ray B

Yes I have had Type 1 for 74 years and teach pilates classes 5/6 hours a week. Ray B

Hello there, I was diagnosed at 8 months old and am now 74. I still remember running away from the District Nurse at injection time when I was a toddler. However, as a boy I fell in love with playing football and as a boy I was discouraged from playing because of my diabetes. This made me become...

Hi Bishop, I have spent my whole life enjoying sport including marathon running, football even body building and at 74 with lifelong Type 1, I currently teach Pilates. I have had some scary moments where I have had a hypo during matches and whilst running and cycling. However, if you are...

Hello there, I have had Type 1 for 74 years and still I felt as though I learned a great deal from DAFNE. I am on Humalog and Lantau insulin regimes. If we look at what DAFNE stands for, without trying to be patronising, it is does adjustment for normal eating. The course I went on was very...

In my experience natural orange juice is very high in carbs, low carb dilute is better, so I am not surprised at peak in blood glucose levels You learn through experience. Ray B

Hello everyone, Not been on the site for number of years. I am 74 and have had it all my life. Formally diagnosed at 8 months old after numerous doctors refused to accept that I was ill. This was 1946 by the way but fortunately my dad persisted and I was taken into Leeds General Infirmary. Early...

Hi Sarah, I haven’t been on the forum for while, but I thought I would have a go at alleviating some of your fears. True to say that learning how to deal with your new situation will be scary, but try to stay positive. I have had Type 1 since I was eight months old and have just had my 74th...

Type1 for 70years, no complications till late sixties never hospitalised although have had treatment for foot ulcers Thanks to good health care no further problems, some age related issues , however I continue to stay healthy by exercise and positive outlook on life, also having good...

There aresome disadvantages of getting older and for me computers is one of them, so take it from me the sex change was the easy part. Now do I sign this off as Kath or Ray. Very confusing! Just joking. RAY :lol:

Forgive my misunderstanding of the system but the Kath entry is by Ray. Kath is my wife and I used her name as my login name. Sorry