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Hello! Lantus & novorapid, I’ve never been prescribed any other diabetes medication

Honestly I’m not even sure. I used to have an amazing diabetic nurse in Brighton who was super invested in figuring out what was going on with me. Unfortunately, since moving back to London no one cares enough to make the time. The doctors shrug their shoulders and say do what works for you and...

I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 6 years. My “honeymoon” period lasted for 4 years. I had no insulin whatsoever during this time and although I ate a low carb diet, I wasn’t extremely strict with it as I was at uni at the time and cared less about my general health. Nonetheless, all my Hba1c...

I’ve been a type 1 diabetic for 6 years. My “honeymoon” period lasted for 4 years. I had no insulin whatsoever during this time and although I ate a low carb diet, I wasn’t extremely strict with it as I was at uni at the time and cared less about my general health. Nonetheless, all my Hba1c...

Always been in 6s except for diagnosis but recent Hba1c was 7.8% :( Since living alone I get extreme hypo anxiety and I feel as if diabetes has taken over my whole life as I check my bg constantly. It’s become a bit of an obsession to avoid going low even though I’m not having any lows! I know...

Hello everyone, I know it has been 2 years since I created this post (and was diagnosed) but I wanted to give you guys an update as I believe I’m in an extremely rare position. I am now 23 years old and currently in the process of completing my MA in Globalisation: Politics, Conflict and Human...

Definitely, I honestly check it everyday at least twice because I know how quickly everything can go down hill.. Definitely don't want to end up back in the hospital! Thank you so much [emoji4] Everything you have said is much appreciated, definitely feel like I need the support!

Ahh I see, this is very interesting and helpful. I tend to stay high (around 8 - 9) for around 3 hours after eating (unless I exercise) but within the next hour it will rapidly drop. I also thought this was very important due to the online research I had been doing, however my doctor told me to...

Definitely agree with this. I am going to see a diabetic nurse and would love to be given some tablets just so I know I am on some sort of medication for my confused pancreas/immune system. I do feel as if the insulin is not needed as I am still suffering hypos even without it!? Thank you for...

Yes 100%! I have come to terms with the fact that is will eventually come to an end and trying to just enjoy life whilst everything is good [emoji4] Hope you are well and thank you for the advice x Btw did you still suffer hypos even when you were just on the 4 units of background? I am...

No no any information is absolutely priceless at the moment! I am very open to new theories as currently I am just confused haha.. Yeah when I was taking the insulin I was having hypos 24/7. I suppose I am just shocked that I still suffer from hypos regularly and I haven't taken any insulin...

I have a further follow up appointment in November and have also joined a doctor in Brighton and am seeing a diabetic nurse tomorrow! Thank you for the advice x

Thanks so much! Totally agree I 100% think it's down to the amount of sugary rubbish I was eating.. The support is priceless so thank you for everything you have said [emoji4] xx

Also, I have no idea if this makes any difference whatsoever, but at the time of my diagnosis I had been suffering from reoccurring urine and kidney infections and, therefore, my body was also under a lot of other stresses..

I see, that's definitely a possibility! Thanks for the information [emoji4]

Yes! I'm at university and honestly I ate like a pig. In a night I would easily get through a packet of biscuits and maybe even a few doughnuts. I have never been large so obviously being young and dumb I thought this was an okay way to live, and I was losing weight rapidly despite the amount of...

I had the islet test and it came back negative, however, the doctor said another test was done (I think it was the one that tests your blood sugar over a period of 3 months) and that apparently suggested I had type 1? I feel like the doctors really aren't disclosing a lot of information to me...

Hey everyone, I'm 21 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 2 months ago. When I was first admitted to hospital, my blood sugar was a shocking 31 and it was surprising I hadn't entered diabetic coma. However, since coming out of hospital I have entered what I have been told is the...

Definitely thinking of asking for a half unit pen, I think this would be a great help. As for the carb counting, I have seen doing so but I am finding it a little confusing.. I am going back to university very soon so have to wait until I'm back there until I can request educational courses...

Hiya! I am so happy I am not the only one going through this. I was diagnosed with Type 1 2 months ago and am continuously being told I am in the honeymoon period and this will eventually die out. I have managed to completely control and stabilise my blood sugars by just adjusting my exercise...