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  1. SmileyB4

    Type 1 and Pancreatitis

    Hi All, A few months ago I went to see my diabetic specialist (She's been my specialist for the last 15 plus years). She did some tests for me because I had had stomach problems for years and it came back as having severe pancreatitis. I wanted to post on here about this because.... on my 10th...
  2. SmileyB4

    Severe Hypo's on a Plane?

    Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had had a severe hypo while flying? I recently visited family in Australia and went into convulsions while crossing the Indian ocean. I have flown all over the world with no problems, but I've also always flown with someone. I've heard of stories that people...
  3. SmileyB4

    Diabetes and Depression?

    Can I ask how many people with diabetes struggle with depression? I have heard there is a link, but no one really knows why??? I'm asking because I've had diabetes for 30 years (diagnosed age 9) and as many teens, I struggled through my teen years with horrendous bg's. Having neuropathy at age...
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    Hypo's, but not diabetic???

    Hi All, I have type 1 diabetes, but a friend of mine keeps claiming she has severe hypo's (her words, not mine!). Sorry to sound not very nice, but it is getting a bit on my nerves? She doesn't have diabetes, but yesterday we had a days outing with the children and she needed to sit down, told...
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    New to the Forums & HELP needed please?

    Hi All, So lovely to find this forum... About me? I've had type 1 diabetes for 30 years and been on an insulin pump for the last 6 years. I need some advice please? I'm 38 and suspect I'm going through an early menopause? I saw my GP a few months ago about it and he just basically told me 'to...