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Thanks for your reply, sorry I am late to respond! I am not sure, but it is hard to work out! Even changing to patches has some affect as well. I see a Neurosurgeon on the nineteenth of this month. So not long to wait for some answers as to what can be done. Hope it will be positive! I will...

I have had type 1 diabetes for 72 years and always well controlled. Recently I was taken into hospital with a trapped nerve in my back, caused by a fractured vertebrae. I have osteoporosis. I have been taking oral morphine for the pain, but it has caused my blood sugar to go very low. Because of...

I like to have a nice breakfast, toasted tea cakes, and fruit. A milky coffee and I’m fine ‘till evening. If Ifeel a bit hungry, I check my blood sugar and have some fruit. Still here after 71 years type 1

Yes! I had my thyroid removed six years ago because of cancer and Hashimotos desease. At the time I was given a high dose of levothyroxin, 100 mg. I used to take 70mg before the op.. My latest result was TSH 3.7 ! Like me, you will probably be given a higher dose. After two blood tests my dose...

Hi, so sorry to hear how you are feeling. I have had T1 since aged four and am a younge 74 year old! I had thyroid cancer 6 years ago. Successfully operated on, but just recently feel very tired and unwell like you. My consultant did a blood test and even after six years on 100mg of levothyroxin...

I agree Sundial! No more metal needles on glass syringes! No more test tubes, and understanding carb counting ratio to insulin! Easy peezie! Keep going, keep well.

Thank you for your good wishes! Not sure if I want to live forever! A few more years, long enough to see life get back to some normality. Just thinking, that might be longer than we think! Keep well yourself xxxx

I am 74 years young and have T1 for 74 years. My younger years were more curiosity governed, my mum had to do all the work! I learned to inject myself aged 8y.Testing was done with wee and tablets in a test tube! Personal blood monitoring was introduced I vaguely remember when I was about 30? I...

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I have MS as well as long term T1 diabetes. What is the best way I can lose weight?

Thank you for guiding me to the links! I have just received my drops but I will speak to my GP about other medication before I use them! I will post the (hopefully, benefits!) Thank you again. Carol x

Sorry, this is nothing to do with the current posts, but a need to know topic! I have type 1 diabetes and MS, also a lot of arthritis in my spine. I know, like millions of people CBD oil has been recommended by a close relative who has been able to stop pain killers because of the success of the...

No problems here in Portishead, Bristol.

Hi Shaun, I take two Ropinirol at night and if I forget to take them, I am awake all night playing scrabble!

I have MS as well as T1 diabetes. I have Irritable Leg Syndrome for years. My MS consultant gave Ropinirol. I couldn't sleep without it. I don't know what causes it, but I think it something to do with the nervous system.

Hi Fred, I have had T1 for 66 years. I have never smoked cigarrettes, but after being diagnosed with MS, I started smoking cannabis. I wasn't very good at smoking! I started melting the cannabis in milk and drinking it! I only stopped when all the scare of psychosis started. Enjoy your 'weed' in...

I also have MS......the heat really makes me like a zombi! I can't do anything except sit by a fan☹️ I can't wait to get back in the garden

I also had. carpel tunnel op on my left hand, should have had it done on my right hand but MS got in the way! I have a lot of arthritis in my hands, very painful but doesn't stop me painting and gardening