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Hi all, I’ve got some home pregnancy tests that are positive. Although I’m excited, I’m also petrified as my diabetic nurse has always been quite forceful and drummed into my head that I shouldn’t even consider pregnancy until my HBa1C is around 6. Mine is currently 8.0 :’( Only me and my...

Hi all! Hope you are all well.. :) I was diagnosed end of November 15' I give myself 4 injections a day at the moment but these last few days I've been really interested in going on an insulin pump. Obviously there are pros and cons with everything but I wanted people's personal experiences...

Hi all! Me again[emoji56] (I'm sure you'll soon get sick of me asking questions [emoji23]) But basically I inject my Lantas into my thighs and that stings enough as is it. But the last couple of nights I've noticed that I'm starting to bruise? Does anyone else get this? My thighs are so sore...

Hi all, I recently have found myself having to inject in public. Once I went to the bathroom but didn't like doing it in there. A second time I did it out where people could see. I obviously did it as discreetly as possible but some people did see and I got a lot of glares! What does everyone...

Hi all, I've been testing between 5-6 times a day and my fingers are getting so so sore! They're getting very bruised :( Has anyone got any tips and tricks to help with testing? Thank you x

Hi everyone! I only joined here yesterday. My names Alice, I'm 21 and was diagnosed with Type 1, 3 weeks ago. I took it all in my stride in the first week, I was really trying to be positive about everything. But this last week I am really struggling. I feel so alone in all of this. My...