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Well done Diabetes UK! You have finally convinced me NOT to look this site again. After NOT suffering the numerous complications I supposedly should have, after managing to still be alive and in an OK condition after nearly FOUR & A HALF DECADES of being type 1, and after getting depressed...

Clarky I sometimes can get a similar problem dependant entirely on what I eat. As mentioned pasta takes time for the carbs to fully kick in (usually around 6 hours with me). I also find if I eat foods with high fat content or drink alchohol with a meal a similar thing happens. Otherwise with...

Ian I can see definate benefits of this type of product for some people. I have type 1 diabetes and take part in long distance cycling (day events). I had a look at the insulin manufacturers paperwork for penfill cartridges about storage. Basically it is to be stored between 2 to 8 C, but is...

Diagnosed aged 5 been Type 1 for nearly 43 years. Dont remember anything else and wonder if I would be better witout it.....or would I ?? I take reasonable care of myself and think I am am fit and healthy. Any minor complications I may have are not noticeable. I cycled 147 miles one day this...

This sounds very similar to how I was ...a long time ago. Was diagnosed aged 5 back in 1967. I probably didnt accept my condition until my early twenties and must have really damaged nyself long term in my teenage years. I guess I sometimes hid behind the diabetes as a reason for not doing...

This just goes to show that when you have some years of diabetes under your belt (and read up a bit about its effects) you probably know more than the majority of the medical profession about the condition for YOU than they ever will ! Some years ago i was admitted to a fracture clinic and was...

Thanks Ken & fergus Well the link worried me looking at the competitve cyclists blood glucose fluctuations. I have already moved to moderate carb and reduced novorapid to 7units per day. All seems good so far. I will take it stages and should be able to gradually reduce the Lantus.

I am very interested in the low carb diet suggestions. I have been type 1 for 42 years and luckily do not seem to have developed any significant complications yet. By the definitions posted I am presently on a high carb diet. However I try to avoid processed foods and gain carbs from as many...

How can I suggest this without being rude........ :roll: maybe its nothing to do with diabetes.......................... maybe its just your AGE? :D

IMO timo2 is on the button. The 'doctor' is American and that pretty much clears up any concerns or confusion for me. There is always something worth listening to so that you are pulled in for the 'sale'. :shock: Speak to any 'ordinary' income person living in the US with Type 1 diabetes...

From all the comments it is obviously COST COST COST. Recently my nurse practitioner remarked I was an expensive diabetic. (been type 1 for 42+years). I simply replied that quality is worth paying for isn't it. I continue to get 200 test strips each prescription test a minimum 4 times per day...

Liked the comment about the old ones. Its not that its sussed. Its more when you get to the 5th DECADE on insulin you cant be bothered to listen to the overwhelming advice from medical 'experts' as you had already been been type1 for twenty years before they were born. :wink:

a long time ago in a galaxy far far away I was your age and had been type 1 for about 8 years. It is probably puberty. Your body grows more quickly and your system goes all over the place even if you were not diabetic. Yor diabetic clinic /nurse whoever should give you some advice. The main is...

Hi I think it was more a natural progression with the odd push occassionally. Can't remember too clearly to be honest as I was diagnosed Type 1, aged 5, and that was well over 4 decades ago! I would think looking after his diabetes will fall into place naturally as he wont know anything...

I pretty much agree with kash2001. For me it really depends on I have eaten and the type of exercise I will do & for how long. Road cycling is my thing. I ride about 20miles each way to & from work (not every day) & do the odd long distance rides up to 100miles. I have to plan ahead to do this...