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This is super interesting. I have had the same issue but I am struggling with how to test the Dexcom sensors. Do I just speak with my GP and state my worries and ask to try a Dexcom sensor?

Hi all, I like to think I don't believe a lot of the things I see on social media however today I have seen this shared a few time: "I would like to highlight the government removing the subsidy for blood test strips. Diabetics need very frequent blood testing 5+ times a day. The cost of...

Thanks! Really appreciate that! Hopefully it doesn't jack up my price too much!

Hey all! Long time no speak! Just wondered if anyone could help me out. I need life insurance for my mortgage and my IFA is saying that I will struggle with their providers. I will be looking on my own over the next couple of days but wondered if anyone could help... Has anyone else gone...

Hi guys, I first got diagnosed as Type 1 in October 2014. I joined the forum around then and the tips and hints were grateful. Through my own idiotic moves, I started to lose the will to take my insulin with my meals and even stopped all together for around 8 months. I am not sure if it is me...

Well done! :D

Hi Guys, I did all of the simple things like I changed from normal squash to NAS squash, I also made sure that I changed my diet completely and I feel alot better for it! I have actually started to learn how to cook after 23 years of delaying it and eating pre packaged foods and have found that...

Hi Guys, I know this won't mean a lot to many of you but I thought I would celebrate with you guys as I have tried explaining what this means to my family but they don't fully understand the importance of the numbers and I wanted to share them with people who would understand my excitement...

I like to try the free ones too! Where did you apply for a free one? I can't find one?

Italian BMT is the filling :)

Hi guys, I'm ordering a subway for lunch and I want to have Italian bread. Anyone know the Carb situation?

I have read so many articles/journals/medical diaries and websites as well as asking nurses/ doctors and medical professionals and it seems each one has a different goal for blood sugars. I thought I would turn to my fellow T1 Diabetics on here and ask what you should/do aim for? I know it will...

Okay, so I was diagnosed about a month ago. Yesterday I want to see the dietician for the first time, I wondered if people could elaborate on some things for me. When talking she nurse was mentioning how I could only "Delay" some of the "Complications" that will happen as I get older. I am only...

Hi Guys, I am doing Movember this year and wondered if you guys would either be generous and donate or failing that, if there are other people doing it this year? May even be able to form a team of all of us? Anyway, I will Attach my poster so you can all see how silly I look and possibly...

Is there a website or anything that anyone is aware of that you can meet other people with diabetes? Mayeb go for meals or socialise and share experiences? Would be helpful as a newly diagnosed to hear some people talk about it comfortably without the stigma found in healthcare or otherwise

Are you struggling with loss or balance or coordination? Also, tingling is normally accompanied by sharp pains. Any of these familiar?

I'll test it and see what happens, I guess worst comes to worst and I will wake up, shoot up and go back to sleep...

I have been taking it before work at around 08:30 but was wondering if I would be okay taking it around 10:00 on the weekend. I like sleeping is all...

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Hey everyone, I have just started out on Lantus after being diagnosed last week. I just wondered how precise with timing I have to be everyday. EG, if I take it one day at 08:00, am I okay taking it at 09:00 or 10:00 the next day. Thanks in advance!