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I am on a mission to understand the relation between type 1 diabetes and mental health along with eating disorders. These are all my life experiences and I wish to help others as well as broaden my knowledge as I go on this journey to improve management of overall health and wellbeing. I have...

As the title says managing type 1 diabetes with poor mental health is what I want to talk about here. I struggle with managing my diabetes because of my diet and that is related to my mental health, my moods and how im feeling at that point. Now I know this sounds silly.... It is type 1...

Does anyone feel like they haven't had the help they needed from the start? I have been diagnosed 7 years soon and i remember when i was first told in the hospital, I was alone and they handed me a massive bunch of leaflets and sent you home once you showed them you could inject yourself. I...

Anyone here type 1 currently skinny with trouble gaining weight?

I am type 1 and I'm very slim. I am looking for better control over my blood sugar which is very poor because of the amount of starchy and sugary foods I eat. What other diets is there suitable for a tall slim person looking more control over blood sugar.

Thank you very much for that :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

Does anyone know of any blogs or sites dedicated to diabetic body building. I dont mean bodybuilding as in body building freak lol, just normal lifting and building muscle while staying healthy at the same time. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

Thanks for the advice diabeticdancer Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

I've been thinking lately I really need to get my fitness levels and my body in good shape or my diabetes Is going to continue suffering. I'm not overweight or underweight. I've got high cholesterol due to the junk I eat and the fizzy drinks I choose to pour down my mouth. I'm pretty sick of...

I shall release that source when I write the article my friend :) its a new site and not ready for viewing yet. But I will let you all know :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

Thank you too everyone for answering so far. I am not just asking this question because of my own problems with binge eating and control of my sugars, I intend to use all your feedback to write an in depth article on the subject that will help others with the same problem. Please do keep the...

Just bumping this thread to try and get more involved and get more answers. Thanks to you who have replied already :) Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

Hey truffle (what's your real name lol) I love the sound of this recipe. Is it just a normal curry sauce? Hoe would you adapt this? Say to make korma or massala? Or is this recipe completely of track for those two dishes. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Tapatalk

As the title says I'm looking for everyone's opinions and experience on how you have managed your cravings for sweets and junk food. I'm guilty of doing this often and it really gets frustrating when you know you shouldn't be eating this kinda junk. We all do it, some more than others but...

I'm type 1 and have been on lantus since being diagnosed nearly 3 years ago. I take my lantus before going to sleep. Although I should be trying to get to sleep around the same time each night, bed time does vary for me. If you set a time and take your lantus at that time every night then you...

I play golf a lot and I'm looking for advice on the things I should be eating before a round in the mornings for my breakfast and while I'm playing a round. I'm thinking toast and eggs with porridge for my breakfast. Any advice on what else to eat would be nice? I'm type 1 and have been told...

I'm type 1 and very skinny. I need some advice on how to put some weight on. Im about 10 stone. I want to be 13 stone again. Any advice would be appreciated. Aaron. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks jimmy very supportive of you. And yes do report back :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for that Jimmy. I find I go low pretty quick on the golf course. So I usually eat often while playing.

Hey again everyone, I'm type 1 and was diagnosed nearly 2 years ago. Since then its been a big uphill battle with my diabetes. I have lost all form of a quality life and suffering from depression although that's starting to get better. I have trouble sleeping and my eating is really bad...