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Hi everyone. I don't usually post, I'm more of a lurker, however I have a question regarding selling a Guardian 3 CGM transmitter and some Guardian 3 sensors that I self funded. My hubby upgraded me to the Guardian 4 as my Christmas pressie which is amazing but my Guardian 3 is still perfectly...

I've been on citalopram for approaching 1 month now (on Monday next week) and I have had 3 hypos over the last two days which have caught me completely unaware. I usually become aware around 4.3 but I have been as low as 2.8 today without any symptoms. Is anyone aware of this as a side effect...

I have recently been put on a pump but had issues with infusion sets. As a result I have a box of 10 Silhouette infusion sets that I don't need. It seems a shame to bin them. Can I sell them?

Hi there. I went on a pump last Thursday and have had a great first few days. Changed the set on Sunday, fine. Changed it today and had a problem with the insertion device. I got my fingers caught up in the release phase and the needle only went in slowly and partially. I pushed it home...

Hi there - does anyone have any advice regarding finding an insurance company that doesn't penalise diabetics too much? I am type 1 and currently trying to get a mortgage. I have heard that it can be very expensive to get life assurance to secure the mortgage and would appreciate any advice on...

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Hi there. I'm currently relocating to West Yorkshire and having to transfer my diabetic consultant care. The two main towns near me are Leeds and Harrogate. Does anyone have any experience of either centres of care or have any particular views of which one I should try to be registered under...

First - please forgive the ramblings to come and the length of my question. I do get there eventually, I promise! Ok, now I'm terrified. Was diagnosed Type 1 back in December. Just turned 40 at the time, previously healthy, mid range BMI, no family history of diabetes. Stressful job...

Hi there. I've been diagnosed T1 sixth months now and was quite exercise active prior to diagnosis. I used to run quite a bit and also do some strength conditioning work. I was very ill upon diagnosis with a large weight loss but am getting there now with insulin doses and carb counting etc...

Diagnosed end of December, HbA1c done end of Feb - 9%. Repeated at the end of March - 7.5%. Feeling quite down about T1 in general but quite pleased that my HbA1C has gone down. Is it OK or should I be aiming for lower? Tracy

I have had this happen to me a few times now since being diagnosed in December and would like to know if anyone else has experienced it - All night long last night I kept waking up with a funny feeling in my tummy - the one you get when you go over the top on a roller coaster. Sometimes it...

I am a recently diagnosed T1 and, prior to diagnosis, I had to take a daily dose of antihistamine for an allergy to strong sunlight whilst on holiday abroad. If I don't have the antihistamines I will be fine for a few days in the sun but then the allergy will start and I will have to stay...

Hi there - newly diagnosed type 1 trying to get the hang of carb counting and insulin dosage. On Sunday I had mashed potato with my beef casserole and administered what I thought was an appropriate insulin (novorapid) dose. Went hypo an hour later and really struggled to pull out of it and...

Diagnosed 2 weeks ago and a bit of a ninny when it comes to injections normally! Not finding the needles too bad so far but something weird happened today. I did my lunchtime injection (in my tummy) and for the 1st time it actually hurt. When I withdrew the needle I bled and when I rubbed the...

Diagnosed Type 1 a week ago - still trying to get my head around it - horrible hypo today - not doing so good emotionally .... :( Anyone able to say something to make me feel a little bit better? Tracy