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I too am in the same position. Ambled along with Type 1 quite happily for 30 years, not perfect but no cause for concern at my appointments HBA always good enough until a couple of years ago when DAFNE reared her ugly head. Changing my whole regime to accomodate this new method of control...

I have just bought BEst Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 600mg each tablet on Amazon for £18. Have only taken 3 so far but no change. My neuropathy is in my abdomen & is really painful.. My GP prescribed chilli ointment (which the pain from that is worse than the neuropathy) and amiltryptaline...

I have an omnipod pump which is wireless so pod on my arm, leg or abdomen. Handheld monitor in my handbag until needed. Omnipod have their own website so worth a look.

Hi, I got a pump last August but chose the OMNIPOD which is completely wireless. Pod attached to body, hand held monitor in handbag. Much easier to use than the wire/tubing connections. Don't know if this is unusual to my Health Authority but widely the option of choice via my diabetes nurse...

Kevin, you are a man after my own heart!

WOW is it being so cheerful that is keeping you going? As a Type 1 of 35 years and counting I have 2 wonderful children, 1 who is Type 2 and one who is not. Diabetes should not stop you doing anything!!!

I have been Type 1 for 35 years now. I work in an office of 4 people, all of whom are well aware of my diabetes. I got a jar of honey, 3 jars of jam and some chocolate as Christmas presents?????!!

WOW how can you live in such a negative world? You obviously need some professional help or do you secretly like the "poor me" sympathy vote. I have been T1 for 35 years now since my first pregnancy but have not let it stop me doing anything I want to. I have 2 adult children (one diabetic)...

You seem to have a negative answer to everything. Diabetes does not stop your life unless you let it. I have been Type 1 for 35 years, have 2 children, now 1 granddaughter and don't let it stop me doing anything. I totally agree with previous posts - you need some counselling, support and...