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Hi everyone, I’ve been struggling with my background insulin for a little while - just doesn’t feel that it’s right. My diabetes team are about as much use as a chocolate teapot and I’ve just been left to it to “experiment” with what works. I’ve tried adjusting it but it still doesn’t feel...

Ok, a little bit of a rant - and for that I apologise! Before today, I hadn’t seen my diabetes team face to face in almost two years. Had a clinic appointment this morning and it honestly felt like the biggest waste of time! Went in and was weighed and had bloods taken. Then back to the...

Hi everyone! I’ve been T1 diabetic for near 30 years now. Currently on MDI but am wanting to move to the pump. Reasons for wanting to do this include better control, greater predictability of insulin absorption, more flexibility, reduce MDI. I’ve been mentioned to my diabetes for a couple of...

Hi all, I have been T1 diabetic for over 30 years, so pretty used to it all now! Over the last couple of years, I have been experiencing reactions when injecting. It doesn’t happen every time but it is quite regular. Red, warm, painful. I rotate my injection sites, and will avoid areas where...