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Hi there, I have been type 1 diabetic for about 15 years and have been married to my husband for 2 years (we also dated for 6 years beforehand...). He is lovely - normally very thoughtful, supportive, and my best friend. Recently, though, I've realized my T1 might be wearing on him a bit...

Hi everyone, I just got my training for my new Guardian CGM today, and have a quick question. I was just prompted to enter my first BG (Blood Glucose reading) and did so. But I have not received any infrmation re: my Sensor Glucose readings (ie: I am not getting any number every five...

So, I have recently figured out what I want to do with my life (after two degrees, I will now go back for my third - a Bachelor of Education...), and so am heading back to school to get some prerequisite courses. I am taking courses which, while far less complicated than what I'm used to, are a...

Hi there, I'm a little embarrassed to admit that after a few months of being pretty lazy (using my work and stress levels as an excuse not to work out - I know, when I'm my busiest/ most stresses is the worst time to stop working out!) I'm finally getting back into a regular exercise regime. I...

Hi everyone, My mother recently had a thorough examination and blood test with her new doctor and they realized that her morning fasting blood glucose level was 5.8. The doctor was surprised [we have no type 2 diabetes in our family history, my mother has always eaten very well, and the doctor...

Hi everyone, I am what I guess you could call an 'old-school' diabetic (still using a glucose monitor and syringes...) and want to start using a humalog pen to administer my insulin at meals (just think it would allow me to inject in restaurants etc, without running to the bathroom every time)...

Hi everyone, I am a 27 year old female, and have been Type 1 for 15 years. I check my blood approx. 10 times a day, and have pretty good control over my blood sugars. Because I am a little obsessive about checking my blood sugars (I volunteer with kids right now and like to know what I am...

Hi there, I am new to the forum, and very happy to have found it! I have had Type 1 diabetes for about 15 years (I am a 25 year old female) and generally have pretty good control over my blood sugar. I had quite a bad hypoglycemic episode today (with some symptoms I do not usually get, and...