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Hi Becca Thanks for the advice an d encouragement I think I worry too much about minor things like taking my phone in for my alarm etc. when I shouldn’t care and do whatever makes me feel comfortable. My BGs also spike a little in the mornings so my routine sounds very similar to you. I too...

Hi All Needing to get back into some sort of exercise routine and healthy eating etc. want to lower my HbA1c as it’s crept up. I find the gym very boring and always loved swimming pre my diabetes diagnosis over 10 years ago. I remember losing my confidence in swimming as I remember thinking...

Thanks guys I ended up with All Clear

Hi Everyone, I’m going abroad this week and was wondering if anyone knows a good company for travel insurance for people with diabetes? Thanks

Hi Ladies, For the last year I have been off of my contraceptive pill as I wanted a break. I have noticed a pattern, in or around the time of menstruating my BG seems to run higher? Just wondered if hormones affect anyone else monthly?

Ahh sorry to hear that I hope you are feeling better now!

Yes good to know it isn’t just me!

Hi Guys, Recently got my Flu Jab and although it’s not a live vaccine so I shouldn’t get too many side affects I think I may have? My BG seem to be running higher, my body is quite tired and I have had some headaches. I only had a the shot a couple of days ago. I am not worried as I no this...

Thanks for this info it’s put my mind at ease!

I’m looking to get laser hair removal done at a clinic. I wondered if there are any other diabetics out there who have had laser and what was your experience? My leaflet says it may not be suited to someone with uncontrolled diabetes. On the whole my control is generally good! Of course could...

I find granola isn’t so bad, how ever boiled eggs, smoked salmon, melon and ham? If I’m feeling really hungry and need something Carby (because some people do) I have smoked salmoj and egg which is very filling and have one small slice of gluten free bread. I agree finding the right breakfast...

I contracted Covid back in mid December I only started to feel myself in Feb. Had the Astra jab and it’s put me back it’s like I’m having to start recovery all over again. I had tests as I thought it was low vit or iron but turns out I’m still fatigued from Covid. The jab unfortunately put me 10...

Thank you

Listening to a lot of funk lately put me in a good mood

I have suffered with IBS and intolerances for some years. I am now gluten and dairy free but I’m struggling to find food that fills me up that also doesn’t spike the blood sugars. Anyone out there in the same boat? Any decent recipe books, websites,blogs that anyone could recommend would be...

Hi Vicky, I hope your doing ok! Nothing can prepare you for the news that your Type 1! I remember feeling confused, angry, scared, sad. All the emotions. It’s great that you have found the forum so early on. I have had type 1 for 11 years and only just joined. In very short space of time this...

Hi, I was a self funded for a long time and I live in central London paying sky high rent prices at the time. I found it a little stressful so I had to stop and once I did stop I developed anxiety and stress about not managing my diabetes properly and the fear of hypos set in. I then has a few...

I recently had the Astra jab, whilst with the doctor who administered, one of the main questions he asked was would I be trying to conceive in the next three months. So seems as though if you are going to have the jab you will be advised to put the plans on hold for a few months. Hope this...

I’m really sorry to hear that you miscarried I hope your doing ok? Thank for sharing and opening up about this in order to help others too! I have libre too. I hope to try and conceive sometime next year so I would like to try and get my hba1c down and consistent before then. All this info...