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Hi I've had Type 1 Diabetes for 38 years. I was diagnosed when I was 17 months old so have gone through the teenager ups and downs whilst living with Type 1 Diabetes. Firstly, as much as Diabetes is a scary thing for the person that has it and the family, you have to remember that at this age...

Hi I've had Type 1 Diabetes for 38 years. I was diagnosed when I was 17 months old so have gone through the teenager ups and downs whilst living with Type 1 Diabetes. Firstly, as much as Diabetes is a scary thing for the person that has it and the family, you have to remember that at this age...

I've only had the Freestyle Libre for 2 weeks and the first sensor my Diabetic nurse applied, but now I just can't seem to apply another sensor. Am I not pushing hard enough? I have one that I thought it was an issue with the applicator but now I'm thinking it is actually me after attempting...

Hi I've been experiencing a similar problem with the Minimed Mio. I've noticed literally in the last month or so that my cannula seems to seal off after only a couple of hours after changing it, suggesting that it is blocked even though there are absolutely no bubbles when I attach the insulin...

It's not about eating low carbs it's about measuring the carbs she is having and responding properly with the insulin doses and regularly checking he BG. I was on mixtard insulin whilst I was pregnant and my BG was very similar to hers. I was put in touch with a situation to make small changes...

Hi I was exactly the same. If possible if you can find out if they run a DAFNE Course. Also are you on the basal/bolus regime? Without these you won't be considered for a pump. I've had a pump for 16 months and it was the best thing I ever did with my hba1c bein down to near on normal however...

Hi try not to worry too much. Just make sure your Basal and Bolus pens are in date, keep them out of direct sunlight and also within your hand luggage not the hold,you'll need a letter from your Diabetic clinic saying you can carry insulin needles etc for when you go through security. My advice...

Hi i've just got my licence back after it being revoked for a year my opinion is probably not that your sugar levels are bad but maybe not checking enough. If you drive daily you need to test daily because it only takes that one time for you to not check that something goes wrong good luck with...