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Your story sounds so familiar to mine. I was diagnosed age 16 (I am now 28) and up until very recently, denied myself of accepting diabetes. I hated knowing that a majority of my day would involve blood testing, injections, carb counting, more testing and corrections. However, unlike you, I knew...

I'm 28, from Bedfordshire and have had T1 since 2004 when I was 16

Wow you are very sensitive then! I thought 1.5mmol was bad enough. I've been known to go from 17mmol to 3mmol in little over an hour in the past.

I honestly can't remember what the pump is called but only that it will come with a new meter which is a shame as I really like my Accu Check Aviva Expert but if it helps with control and my A1C results, I am all for it. I understand there is a lot of maths involved which is a bit daunting as I...

Yesterday, I saw my DSN and dietician who spoke to me about a pump. A Medtronic one which would connect with a new meter. I'm not exactly sure what model it would be but I was told to ask about pumping and how it benefits people. I've had T1 for nearly 12 years and have really really struggled...

I was once given a tip to press down where you have just done your injection for at least 10 seconds and it prevents bruises. It works for me so may well work for you.

I want to start an online blog of day to day life with T1 and a 4 year old child. What are the best websites to use? I don't care if anyone reads it lol

I've just gone back and re-read the thread and seen you're in hospital now. You should start to feel better very soon. I was in a few weeks ago but the doctors didn't listen to me. I was in control and the contraceptive pill I was taking made me very poorly and I had to go in with sugars of...

I could have written this myself. I have had this deliberating condition for 11 (I am 27) years and I still can't accept it. It has destroyed me as a person. I have little to no self confidence. I HATE my body for failing me. I can't stand the thought of injections every single day for the rest...

Thank you all. I'm not sure how good I will be at giving advice but I'll give it a go!

As simple as that? Well I will give that a try before my dinner tonight then

I freely admit I am guilty of sticking to just using my legs. I can't stand injecting in my abdomen and no needle is going near my bum! Question I have is, how do you inject in your arms when you're on your own? It's been that long since I used my arms but now my legs are starting to bruise...

I have a sharps box exchange through the local council

I will have to look through the meter. I haven't really adjusted it since the rep I saw set it up for me a couple of years ago.

Oh I see! Sorry, like I said, I am no good with these. I only really know MDI lol I'll keep a close eye on things and try and see my DSN (another one I do know!) in the next couple of weeks

I'm not good with abbreviations.... IOB means?

Hi- I have an Accu-Chek Aviva Expert meter. I really like it but sometimes when I have a high level, it doesn't bring up a correction dose. Not all the time. Only when the levels are in the high 20s and over. Anyone know what I can do about this?

Mine was well over 30. I hadn't been well for a while and was thirsty all the time. I lost nearly 2 stone in weight and eventually just begged my parents to take me to the doctors. Did a urine sample and he confirmed it. I then had to wait with my Dad in the waiting room for what seemed like...

Hello all. I'm Laura. I am 27 and have had Type 1 diabetes since April 2004. I am on MDI using Tresiba and Novorapid. I am a full time Mummy to my 4 year old daughter who thankfully has shown no signs of having diabetes. Not sure what else there is to say. I tend to keep myself and my...