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I recently developed a very obvious abscess under a tooth. Dentist didn't want to prescribe antibiotics. So I accepted that I would have to have the offending tooth extracted. However, at the subsequent visit, dentist thought tooth could be saved, and it was drilled and filled. Within 2 weeks...

I have some really full days! How exciting is this? Checked I had received old age pension. Because this is paid every 4 weeks, I got paid twice in the same calendar month! So, exciting start. 5 mile run with running club. Excellent breakfast of croissant, blueberries, mascarpone and coffee...

I fell unwell last week. I needed more insulin all week regardless of other factors. I usually average about 20 units of insulin per day but last week required 27 units daily. It took me a little while to work it out after a couple of spikes. I am wondering if my rather unexpected blood test...

Anyone have any experience of type 1 and gall bladder difficulties?

Saw consultant endocrinologist yesterday. I am not going to get an NHS pump because I am too well controlled and far too fit. I wonder if there is any incentive for managing my diabetes as well as I have for 57 years? My BMI is 21.8. HbA1c is 37. Tight control. Blood pressure low. Resting heart...

As a type 1 for 57 years I have recently been told that I don't qualify for a pump because I am too well controlled. My HbA1c is 37. I actually am wondering whether to ask again. What advantages/disadvantages might I find? Not too keen to have one attached abdominally as I have quite a few scars...

Does anyone know how I can avoid BG spikes during Parkrun? I have had Type 1 diabetes for 57 years. I am 66 years old. My last HbA1c was 37 and the one 6 months previously was 34. My BMI is 22.I am tightly controlled. I have my usual long amount of long acting and at least 1 unit of short acting...