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I went skiing for the first time in January. For the first 2 days I found it tough. Falling over so much meant my body was working hard so I was burning through sugar. Those first couple of days she just needs to keep up her carb intake especially. I had mars bars and glucose tablets in my...

Thanks so much guys for all your help. Falling over less is definitely helping keep it under better control. I guess every day is a learning day x

Hey guys, Currently on day 1 of my first ski trip. I am really struggling and after helpful tips. I'm have to run my sugars up because I'm going from 18-7 in less than 2 hours. Making me feel rubbish but can find anything to keep them more regular.

Brilliant. Thank you!

Hey, Sorry me again. I've lost my levemir and I'm away. Was using my spare so I'm stuck. Can't take tonight's or tomorrow mornings. What should I do??

Thanks for all your help and advice guys. Really appreciate it!!!

Will do. Thank you!

Ok I shall keep a close eye on the calories. I'm quite an active person so hopefully will slow down soon. Thank you!

On 6 units levemir morning and night. And novorapid before each meal. BMI doesn't really work for me as I have quite a high muscle mass. I was a clothes size 16 before and now a 12. So healthy sizes really. A bit overweight before I developed diabetes. Going to the gym has taken a huge hit as I...

Yeah it's the pre diagnosis weight. The first few weeks I was so paranoid I was just eating salad etc. Now I'm carb counting and returning to eating normally and it's coming back on so quickly. I'm Eating approx 1700 calories a day. Should I reduce carbs/no of meals? Unsure of the best way to...

Hey all! I've been diagnosed about 3 months now. This last week I've started gaining weight like crazy. Over the past month I've lost so much hair aswell. It's all over the pillow in the morning and I loose about 3 handfuls every time I wash it. I know it's shallow but any dietary tips to stop...

Thanks for your reply. Sorry it's levemir that's done it. Definitely changing the needle. Will get in touch with someone tomorrow if it continues. Thank you!

I've had this same issue. I've found carrot sticks and hummus quite handy. If I'm out and about I grab a coffee or Diet Coke to stave off the hunger for a bit. It was worse my first month but seems to have settled now. Hopefully it will for you too!

Hey all, I have been on insulin for nearly 2 months now. For the second time today my skin has come up in a painful red bump after I inject. Is this normal? I am rotating my injection sights.

Amazing! Thank you. I will look that up this afternoon.

Hey! I found out 6 weeks ago I was type 1. My doctor dismissed my concerns and I ended up in A and E whilst away with a sugar of 36.2 and was diagnosed. I went back to my doctor and she was so rude and forgot for 3 weeks to do my referral to the diabetic team in my home town. The referral has...