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Has anyone else found that they've possibly become resistant to some insulin? For background - I'm a 27 year old Female have been diabetic type 1 for now nearly 15 years and always been on the same insulin (Nova Rapid & Lantus) I move my injection sites everything I do one from legs to stomach...

Hoping someone can help... Ive ordered the 2 week free trial of the Libre 2 sensor. Im just hoping that people have used it before and have good stories on it. Did it make it easier? Did it come off easy after showering when you didnt want it to? Did you find yourself catching it on things...

Hi, Sorry if I'm being abit thick (every possibility!) Who are you getting the shielding letters from? Is it the hospital yojre registered with? Or the GP? or somewhere else. Just wondering as I've moved and registered with a new GP but unsure if I changed the address for the hospital (whoops!)...

Thats what I say! I just laugh at people now who think it's easy xx

100% people that think its a choice, like loose weight, walk more why do you have it..mate I didnt choose it and I definitely can't get rid of it! Xx

All the typical symptoms then! I had them all as well plus my hair falling out in clumps! - im the only type 1 as well! No one else has it so everyone adjusted to me (always needed attention!) Thata so lovely that your boyfriend is there and understands some of it! Some of my exs look at me like...

Wow that's a hard waiting game to play! I'm hoping you find out ASAP and get on the right track of treatment

Wow! You were diagnosed young!! Did you have all the common symptoms and is there a link in the family or are you the only one? & yay fellow NHS worker [emoji23] you understand my pain (I mean I love it but still..) - I personally haven't heard of your other condition but will definitely spend...

Hi all, Thankyou so much for actually replying! Its nice to see that people are actually diabetic I'm not being punked or something..Definitely feels like that when I never meet anyone else! Its definitely a scary journey having diabetes weather its type 1 or 2 and then to be added to by the...

I'm a 23 year old female, been diabetic now for 13 years. I'm just wondering if anyone the same age or there a outs want to talk I find it hard when it comes to talking about diabetes because I don't know any others!

Hi! I’m 23 & completely understand you! If you need to message me then feel free! Unfortunately I don’t live near you but always around to talk x

I’m a 23 year old female who works for the emergency services and don’t find the time to write down my food intake and insulin outgoings etc. I use the diary’s from the hospital for a week or so and then I loose it or forget it (The norm![emoji850]) So I’m just wondering if anyone uses any...

Hi! Its been a while since I actually put up a thread on here, normally I'm that person scrolling through and just looking at peoples comments and peoples opinions but I'm wondering if there is anyone on here early 20s that has Type 1 diabetes and genuinely wants to chat. I've been Diabetic...

Hi, I'm 21 years old and have been diabetic for 10 years now and I'm just seeking other peoples opinions and thoughts on having a life long condition and their mental health. I know not everyone will be willing to discuss it openly on a thread but if you'd like to privately message me id...

I can join in with the gastroperisis thing, im the same ive had it for a while now and it stops me eating some days but then im forced to due to blood sugars

One thing id say is if you can feel it coming then dont let it take hold, take action now sweetie. Youre only 17 youve got so much ahead of you

It took alot for me to write it but i thought maybe i wasnt alone and it looks like i wasnt, I hope youre okay and i hope that things brighten up

Im just wondering if anyone else suffers with depression along with their diabetes? Ive had it for 8 years and i struggle on a daily with keeping up with everything the jabs the readings the food the best diet all the jargon that comes along with having this illness and tbh i feel alone my...

Im looking at getting the implant and just wondering if anyone has had any problems/issues with any of them? Thanks in advance

Thankyou for the messages. Starting to feel better I feel like I've been run over by a bus though! It's completely taken it out of me. & Khkwong - you're very wrong so if you comment on things make sure you know your facts. Until then bore off :)