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I totally know where you're coming from. I've been type 1 for about 17 years since I was 17. It's a constant uphill struggle. My advice would be to definitely pursue getting a pump! If your levels are unpredictable and you're doing everything you can in terms of regular testing, carb counting...

So my latest Hba1c was 7.1%! Yey! So that's down from 7.7previously. I'm so pleased as have been trying so hard. And the consultant said, although he'd like it to be below 7, he said it's not like it's 10 or anything so we have kind of an amber light at least!

Useful to know. I think what I've gleaned from people is that basically you have to just run on just a bit more insulin than needed to avoid any highs and just deal with all the lows that comes with it. Wowsers, I need one pump with insulin and the other with lucuzade! Then you can just give...

Well they haven't actually said the words "don't do it!". I've just had a lot of "well you know it really needs to be below XYZ..." And "you have to get it really tight before you try" "It's not terrible, but it could be better", and...my favourite, "It's sub-optimal". So basically, yeah, not...

Ha! Ha! Oh I will update, if it ever happens, I will defo update! Good luck with your pregnancy too though! Hope it's all smooth sailing! X

Thanks all! And thanks HDM_84; it's soooo reassuring to hear someone else in the same situation and able to make a go of it anyway! It gives me hope! I set a target of about 3 months to really hone down my hba1c but it's 2 years later and I'm still trying! Bring on my pancreas transplant I say!!!

Yes, I've done that.. more than once. I've even plotted a graph from it! The problem for me is that these rates seem to change before my period, during my period, near the end of my period, a few days after my period, at ovulation!!! By the time I've worked out a good rate (or rates), it's...

I've been trying (very hard!) to tighten my control in preparation for starting a family for about TWO YEARS now and I cant get my HBA1c lower than 7.6. I test on average about 7-8 times a day. I make corrections where needed. I'm on a pump now (about a year). I count carbs. I write down all my...

Hi Philly, Sorry to hear your little one has just been diagnosed :-( The good news is that it's probably a good time to be diagnosed just in that there are so many more options for treatment than ever before and it's getting better all the time. In just a few years there'll be new inventions...

Hi. According to my clinic, yes, all t1s should be testing for keytones when bloods are 14 and above, regardless of whether you feel ill or not. I was just told to use the urine strips 'Ketostix' which change colour if keytones present in urine, in which case you should double normal correction...

Anyone know roughly how many carbs are in a glass of mulled wine? It seems to vary on the Web, from 7g to 15g per glass.

Dear doctor, I've just been to the pharmacy to collect my blood test strips which i ordered online along with a couple of other bits, only to be told you hadn't written the prescription for the test strips! I am now left with no way to test my levels for at least the whole weekend. The...

Thanks for the tip - I've just read about Agnus Castus actually- it's also called 'Chasteberry' apparently! I've just ordered that one, plus Evening Primrose Oil and Magnesium - let's hope I see some results! :thumbup:

Hi, I'm desperately trying to reduce my HbA1c which continually hovers around the 8% mark, despite carb counting, insulin adjustments, continual testing and trying a pump. The biggest spanner in the works is my hormones! I have a lot of insulin resistance before my period (sorry guys!), during...

I think the best thing is to make an appointment with the specialist diabetes dietician at your clinic. It's their job to advise you about how to a) lose weight, which will put less strain on your pancreas and this could improve your levels, and b) to avoid going high after meals. It's good...

Hi. I'm in exactly the same position and have the same issues with my levels: dawn phenomenon and also insulin resistance before and during my period! My levels are also very sensitive to stress. My last Hba1c was also around 8 despite a lot of effort and carb counting/insulin adjustment which...

I've always been told that if your sugars go above 14 you should test for keytones in the urine. If they're present, you should take double your correction dose (your normal correction dose won't work effectively if have keytones) and then re-test an hour later (time dependent on diff...

Thanks so much for the feedback Leggot, that's good to know and so happy for you and your children. It's interesting that the people who actually have personal experience of the pump, absolutely love it and seemingly the ones with none whatsoever, complain about it. Guess you can't knock it til...

Thanks for your supportive reply.

Oh, and could people also tell me why they chose the patch pump over the usual tubed ones? How has it enhanced your life/diabetes care? Thanks