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Hey everyone, My DSN has offered me the opportunity to potentially take part in a trial to examine the effectiveness of type 1s using an SGLT2 Inhibitor medication in conjunction with insulin therapy. Apparently this medication is a relatively new generation of medication used to treat T2...

Thought I'd like to share this with everyone, if there was ever a funny instance of crime this is one of them. :hilarious: ______________________ A man allegedly hid in a restaurant until it closed recently so he could steal from it. But rather than empty the cash register, this person chose...

Hey everyone, I'm still relatively new to pump therapy as of October 15th, absolutely loving it- but fine tuning my control is still a work in progress. I've already got my A1c down to 6.8% from around 8–10% in blood tests prior to therapy. :D The main benefit in this short time is the...

Hey everyone, After a long time waiting I've finally been able to begin pump therapy, I've experienced a great increase in control despite it being early days and "starting again". Before my main problems were: A very erratic and unpredictable basal rate that would still result in night-time...

Hi everyone, After reading a thread earlier about T2's having trouble not being allowed to so many blood tests it reminded me to follow this up. Due to working abroad this year I had to get a substantial number of test strips and an extra monitor for safety. In more recent times I have changed...

Hey everyone, Was unsure where would be appropriate to post this but here we go.. Does anybody else get this weird thing- where when you prick your finger for blood test two drop of blood will come out two separate holes.. one where you actually pricked your finger, another near the site but...

Hi, I'm not sure if I've posted this to the right thread or not. I've been a T1 diabetic from age 12, I'm now 23. I've always been (mostly) responsible and health conscious- had good NHS healthcare, advice and supportive family members around me. Incidentally, my best mate I've grown up with is...

Hi, Have only just joined the forum. Eager to hear other people opinions and experiences on this matter- Does anyone find their mood and behaviour chance distinctly when their blood sugar levels get high/low? When low, on numerous occasions I have humiliated and embarrassed myself which has...

Have been thinking of joining some kind of forum for a long while and have finally got round to it. I've been a type 1 since around age 12, I'm now 22. Hba's have ranged from between 8-10 which I know isn't ideal, I wanted to enquire whether anyone knew whether it was possible to encounter...