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Am type 1, 40 years. Been eating a lot of takeaways and **** for ages now, stress eating, comfort eating etc. I have about 35 lbs to lose. I just can't get a grip on my eating. Been thinking I might do Slim Fast for 2 or 3 weeks. This is the only way I can see to cut my crsppy eating in it's...

I unfortunately had pretty poor control with my son, pre-conception. Think my HBA1c was about 14. Long time ago though, i was very lucky, he was 6 lb 8 oz, 2 and half weeks earlier delivery by c-section. He's a strapping 22 yr old at Uni now. HBA1c was 10 when I got pregnant with my daughter...

Thanks everyone. Think I'll contact my GP and see what he says, he does know what we are going through as a family. I may be fine under GP care? The hospital are more specialised though. Hopefully I'll get back on a good track and sort myself out. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Been type 1 for 40 yrs. I do struggle with my control, but I keep trying. Last HBA1 was 90 (round about 10). It's been at 8 for long long time. I missed my diabetic clinic last Friday at the hospital and got a letter today telling me I am now discharged from them and under GP care. This has...

I did Slimming World years ago and lost 47 lbs. did 'Red Days' which limited my carbs. Mind you, put it back on when I stopped eating that way. Now struggling to lose 30 lbs, am thinking of cutting down my carbs generally to see if this helps me start losing .i know what you mean about needing...

I must admit I dont seem to have such good hypo warnings these days either. Thanks everyone, not just me feeling hypo being high! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Lately I have sometimes felt quite hypo but when I've tested I've been say 12 or something like that. Been convinced I'm hypo but am not. Type 1 for 40 years. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi everyone This week (Thursday) I have go to have a fluroscein done. I have had moderate retinopathy for some years (am type 1, 36 years). Anyway, last March (08) i noticed some central blurring left eye. Saw the consultant in eye dept. I had some fluid there. Been keeping an eye (sorry!) on...

Hi I'm Cathy, thought I'd introduce myself. Well, am in my 40's, married 2 kids (11 and almost 18). Have been insulin dependant diabetic for 36 years (yey me!). Am now on the DAFNE regime which is the best thing I have ever done, wish I'd done it years ago. I was never that well controlled when...