Search Results

  1. Dec_O

    HypoBand - would you like to take part in a 2 week hypo alert wristwatch trial?

    e-mail sent so fingers crossed! sounds like a great idea
  2. Dec_O

    Supporting partner

    Hi, I was also 28 when diagnosed 2 years ago. All the info above is great and like people have said, there will be a small adjustment period where he tries to get everything under control. My partner was/is great in the sense that she helps out but without being over-bearing or panicky. Minor...
  3. Dec_O

    Type 1, 26, male newbie questions

    Hey Mykey. I was 27 (about a year and a half ago) when i was diagnosed. Took a while to get used to everything as you get a lot of info thrown at you straight away. Even the basic terminology for everything escaped me at first but pretty soon you'll know most there is to know inside out. At...
  4. Dec_O

    Beer

    Low C was 6 for £5 (i think) in my local Bargain Booze in Stoke on Trent the other day. It isn't bad at all! I don't think I've ever seen it in larger supermarkets though. Quite a few pubs round here sell it also
  5. Dec_O

    Exercise and type 1

    All really good advice. I was diagnosed last year and had the same worries with football. The last few months I've started playing squash pretty regularly and just getting back into playing football again (5 a side games). Has all been trial and error really and at first was having quite a few...
  6. Dec_O

    How old were you when you first diagnosed with type 1?? And how long do you have it??

    Coming up to my 1st year anniversary (diagnosed at 28.) Never a dull moment! Have found great info on this forum in that time