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So today I switched to a pump for the first time. After a lifetime of yo yo control I am really hoping this adds some stability. I must admit though, I have come away feeling slightly daunted by having to change my thinking and approach to trusting this little machine after 39 years on being a...

So this week I have had my DVLA eyesight exam (which I am sure I will fail) and emergency surgery to remove a perrianal abscess. I am laid up now with the prospect of further operations as I have a fistula and just feeling generally fed up. I have less then 2 weeks to recover in time for my...

I have been trying hard to lower my sugars specifically as I am having a lot of issues with proliferative retinopathy. I keep getting told not to lower too much due to the adverse effect it can have but I am not sure how much is to much and can't seem to find many answers out there Anyone...

Morning everyone just after a quick sense check. I am doing a Basel test today targeting the afternoon section 12-6. Had my breakfast this morning so just checking that is it for meals now until 6? Been a while since I have done one of these but if I recall the last meal should be 4 hours before?

After a few months away from this site I am wanting to reconnect and get myself back on top of my control. Last year I made massive strides in reducing my overall control but once again I have let it slip. At the moment I am back to a reactive rather then premptive way of controlling things...

Wanted to have a slight moan at myself and life with this disease. Feeling fed up after returning from holiday and reviewing my blood sugars. Apart from the odd test they have been well above 10 for the entire trip. Firstly as I went with my 5 year old daughter I did intent on keeping them...

Ok just a question for you guys out there. Today no word of a life has been my best day as a diabetic ever. My sugar has remained at 7 throughout the day. Using a libre at the min and it hasn't shifted. Until now Had salmon and rice for tea. Injected according to packer for carbs. 40 min later...

Hi everyone. Hear me out first. I am looking for any alternatives to sandwiches at lunchtime. I will be honest ad say I love sandwiches they r tasty and easy to make and store while at work. I have recently purchased a libre machine in an attempt to finally get control of my sugars (type 1...

Hi all tomorrow I depart on my honeymoon to Thailand. Wondering what the rules are for the long acting timings. I fly at 4 pm so do I stick with English timings until I arrive or start transitioning on the planes? Any advice would be welcomed

I had my second laser treatment on my eye yesterday. Today my eyesight has been blurred in that eye. Wondering if this should be expected or if it is something I need to worry about? Any experience would be appreciated

Morning everyone. Feeling slightly deflated this morning in that it seems a case of solve one problem get another at the moment. So the last 2 days I have gone carb free at breakfast and for the last 2 do had the same issue rising levels. Despite having no carbs both days I injected 2 units...

Apologies for another post but couldn't figure out how to add a new photo to my last one Curious to get thoughts on last night's reading. No major carbs. Had 60g from garlic bread. I did have a large bottle of amstel at about 9.00pm but had 2 units of Qa to compensate. Seems like there was a...

Hopefully my attachment worked. So firstly I am enjoying my new libre. I will do a full review after the 2 weeks use. The best part is understanding what is happening during the night. Hopefully u can see the increase in my levels from about 2am. I had my evening insulin at 10.30 last night...

Morning everyone. I was just wondering if anyone out there has any experience of using libre and how it benefits there control. Contemplating buying one in an effort to get my levels down. Frankly the costs will mean that I can't afford to use it all the time but a few adhoc 2 week cycles...

Spent this week trying to really keep my levels at an acceptable state. The start of the week was great mostly in range. Made a few tweaks and was all good. Kept snacks carb free and felt good. Then Thursday things seemed to return to normal. On the way home I had a bag of crisps. Thought I...

Just after some advice/ thoughts about timings for Levemir. Currently I take my morning Levemir about 6am and my night injection about 10.30/ 11 pm. I have recently cut down my evening doseage as I tend to be sensitive to hypo early morning after breakfast. I am now wondering if it could be...

Just curious if anyone else suffers from higher levels that just never seem to reduce during sickness. I have had an awful sickness and diahorea bug since Tuesday. I had to use sick day rules Tuesday afternoon as I have ketones. Since then my sugars has remained between 9-14 ( mainly the...

So I have been diabetic about 30 years. I have already had laser treatment in my right eye. Last week I had the dye injected and have now been made an urgent appointment for laser in left eye. Tbh it has freaked me out a bit and for the first time in my diabetic history am a bit scared of what...

So I have been closely monitoring my sugars of late in a push to get my average down. At lunch I am currently on a 1.5 ratio to 10 carbs. My sugars always tend to rise late afternoon so wondering if I am best raising my long or quick acting Yesterday was a classic example. Pre lunch sugar was...

Hi all I am a 35 year old male and have had type 1 for the last 30 years. I am desperately trying to get my levels consistently within an acceptable rate and I really hope this forum will help me and give me a sense of motivation and accountability My story is as follows: Overall my control...