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Today I got a letter from the DVLA for my driving licence renewal as it'll be 3 years in July. I was having a little look through the paperwork to fill out and the medical questionnaire, DIAB1, asks if you've had any hypos in the last 12 months. I assumed it meant hypos where you require third...

Hi All, Been a while since I've posted but visit now and then. I have a question/concern. I went for my yearly retinopathy check a couple of weeks ago. I got the letter through today with the result: "The results of your eye screening show that you have some slight early diabetic changes to...

Hello everyone, hope all of you are well! I've been a little quiet lately due to moving employers. I've moved from Scotland to England. With the move, I'll be sourcing a new GP. When I was home last week, getting my 3 monthly bloods done for the Aviation Authority, my diabetic consultant said...

Happy New Year everyone! Quick question - don't really have an answer for this... This morning I was up at 4am for work. I woke up doing my pre-work check to see if I'm good to go flying. The result was 8.5mmol. Gave myself a little correct (on pump). I got ready for work and was on my way to...

Hello All! I felt it was right to say a big thank you to all of you on here. I was diagnosed as a Type 1 back in June and the nature of my job (airline pilot) meant that it was all in doubt. Not cool at any age, let alone 24! I stuck in there, used the thought of getting my Class 1 pilots...

Hi Everyone, Things going well here. However, I'm just looking at lowering the post meal spike. In my first 3 months, I had more things to think about so didn't really bother with addressing this. My A1c after the 3 months was down to 41 so it's really just me now being picky. I usually have...

Hello All, I have a question asking how high does your blood sugar have to be to be considered above average? I ask this as once I'm back to work flying, the Civil Aviation Authority have a strict testing regime to follow - an hour before I report for duty and within 30 minutes before take-off...

Hey All, So I've been on the pump (Medtronic 640G) for around 6 weeks now. All going well. I was put on the pump only a month after my diagnosis so I can try and get the best control possible for my job and the fact I have to hold a commercial pilots medical. I have 3 more weeks of blood sugar...

Hello All, I've Just started using the Pump and I have a question... Before having lunch today I did the usual checking of blood sugar levels and carb counting. With it being my first few days on it (only diagnosed a month ago but due to my job they decided to offer me the pump) I have been...

Hello all, It's been a month now that I've been dealing with Type 1 - huge shock to the system and my life was initially turned upside down. I have the other issue of my career being on the line since I'm an airline pilot. I experienced all the usual symptoms of weight loss, thirst and...