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I have had my transition clinic from paediatric to adult clinic. It was such a quick process from what i was told! I was told i would have a few transition clinics to get to know the adult staff but no, was pushed straight in to adults! I now need to contact someone as i keep going hypo when...

Hi, I went to the doctors yesterday and have been given antibiotics. 1-2weeks prior to now, my levels began to increase, so i had some increases in my insulin levels. They settled down for a couple of days. Over the past couple of days, especially yesterday, my levels have started increasing...

Hi, just looking for a bit of advice before i contact my DSN. Over the last week my blood sugar has been increasing, and instead of me being in my normal range of 4-7, have constantly been 9-12. I was wondering if anyone knew why this has happened? I am 17, and have been diagnosed just over a year.

I went to the doctors today, due to having a bad back. I have strained muscles and paracetamol and ibroprofen don't help, so have ben prescribed these. Has anyone else used either or these 2 medications while being type 1? Just wondering if they do actually cause an effect on blood glucose...

Hi, I'm 17 and was only diagnosed last August so is my first summer as a diabetic. Over the past couple of days my hayfever has started to get really bad, and sugar levels have increased I currently don't take any medication for it. What would anyone suggest? Does hayfever usually increase sugar...

Hi, i have just booked my driving theory test. I have read that you are not allowed to take any electronic items in and have read about the girl who was kicked out for taking a glucose meter in. So, i was wondering if to be able to take one in you need to ask in advance, or will it be okay to...

I'm 17 and have now been diagnosed 8 months. At my appointment today, we talked about a pump. I was told to research it and let them know if it was something i would want. So, could someone give me their advice and personal opinions or experiences? Thank you in advance! And also, the best type...

Hi, im 16 and am living away at college. I have only been diagnosed for 3 months and it is the first time I have felt ill. I have a headache, sore throat and cold symptoms. However my sugar levels are not high. What does anyone suggest? Thanks. Added: My sugar levels seem to be going low more...

I'm so happy! I'm 16 and I had my clinic today, just over 3 months since diagnosis. A week after diagnosis it was 148, and finally we have reached the correct level of 41! It has slowly gone down every week, to being 78 2 months ago and finally correct! 2 months till the next appointment, and...