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StuBoy, thank you!! Genius!!! I will now use that IN ADDITION to all the other means that i use to log in my ultimate quest to be fully controlled again. Thanks again. DS

Hi there, My two-pence worth. Back in 1983, i was using probably the longest needles/syringes known to mankind. These days i use an 8mm job for both NovoRapid and Lantus. Never had a problem with the Novo regarding burning/discomfort et al, but, now and again, I do experience (for about 5-10...

Great stuff. Agreed that Balance constantly has adverts for the bracelets etc. I still wear the MEDIC ALERT stainless steel bracelet (with the old 01 for London telephone code) that i got around the time of diagnosis! (March 1983). Must get a new bracelet one of these fine days! DS

Very interesting points. Thanks. Holsten it is then!!! :D

I have two meters and both were free from their respective companies. My main meter is the FREESTYLE LITE and I have used this for some time now. 5 sec. test, software etc etc. My back-up is the ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS, which i also find very good. BTW, does anyone still use an EXACTECH...

Hi All, T1 almost 30 years. Since 2005 (which is when my problems began), i have been claiming Incapacity Benefit (due to Uncontrolled Diabetes). The Social fund and associated organisations state that I cannot claim any other benefits. Just for the record, I do participate in voluntary work...

Having had T1 for nearly 30 years and now have what i would say is a priviledge to use a 5 second meter (instead of the old BM Stix!!!), i think it is our RIGHTS to be able to test our BG whenever we choose. Testing BG has always been part and parcel of Diabetes, whatever the type. Having had...

I really wish i could get on the DAFNE course. I keep getting fobbed off by doctors, hospitals, dieticians when all i would like is to be given a place. I have had Type 1 for nearly 30 years now, and the DAFNE course (as I have heard so very many good reports about it) would assist me no end...

I had a horrible experience when i had a hospital admission in February 2009. The hospital consultant, who i had never met before, seemed more focused on posturing in front of his "team" who struggled to write down all that he was saying, while he looked out of the window and "number-crunched"...

Hello, My name is Dominic and I have had Type 1 since March 22, 1983. I am 34. I'm in a bit of a mess at the moment so please forgive me. Lots of hypos requiring Ambulance calls, lots of illness (non-diabetic, but which has affected control), lots of depression and not much sleep!! This has...