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In part. But enough to make me care about the fact that I do not want to die or get lung scarring (given that I am type 1 with a history of asthma and chest infections through colds) by not giving a ****. This is not a conspiracy mate. If I am not careful I might get ill. If I am careful I won't...

I am not wild guessing anything. My reality is I get bad chest infections commonly with colds. Have needed hospital treatment before. Chances are I will be f****** if I get it. The way things are heading there will not be capacity in hospitals - that may be when things get worse. I almost think...

Hello all So just a quick question. As a 44yr old type 1 diabetic - I have always made sure I have a stash of food. Reckon I have a months supply built up before panic buying started. A week ago I was of the opinion - that as my diabetes is well controlled - I would be fine if I got COVID-19...

Hi all. I am type 1 - controlling blood sugars - so there are things that make them go up + and things that make them go down. Uppers are carbs and stress - downers are insulin and exercise (sorry if there are other things that I have not included). I have achieved better control by limiting my...

I have been type 1 for 39 yrs. I don't mind being diabetic. What I do mind is the treatment I receive from my GP practise. I will summarise the latest incident- I am out of work - I get a job offer from Ocado pending a medical form ( outlining duties - i.e driving lifting etc)to be signed by my...

Hey Emily. When you have it in check and you control it - rather than the other way around - that's when you start to be less worried - for me anyhow. It's the getting it in control bit that is tough. It takes a lot of hard work - fair bit of research - and lots of trial and error. I have been...

Hey ktkrshw So one thing you can do immediately - test blood sugar more (don't tell my doctor I told you this as he is an ar******) About 8 yrs ago I had not had hbA1c done for 5 yrs at least. I was 35. I had lived through my teens and 20s having done nearly no blood tests. When I had the...

I am now forced to change my Levemir needles more regularly! :-)

Hey. So I have only had a few go a bit stiff but not stuck. However - Are you a needle changer. I know a lot of us may not change needles as quick as we should. But I have found in the summer months my needles on my Levemir pen block overnight. The night after putting a new needle on it will...

I have not taken wrong insulin. But did get a misread when running a marathon - glucose gel on thumb. Said 29. So took 9 units of novorapid. Realised about 8 mins later that it was 3.5. Insulin works better when you run so I had ..... 14 gel shots (20g glucose) 5 bottles lucozade sport, 4 hike...

You gotta love them. Actually no you don't. Little ********

That's fine. Nearly same carbs in both

Biscuit definitely. It is a bit low, so best to be safe.

Hey. Just feel the need to vent. I am type one - 40yrs nearly. 3 yrs ago I was told by my GP - "You should not be doing more than 4 blood tests a day." I disagreed so he referred me to a Diabetic Consultant. When I saw the consultant she congratulated on my hbA1c of 50. Agreed to write the GP a...

Nice people would not say such horrible things. Type one is part of you - but it does not define you. Personally I think it makes you a bit more interesting. When you find the "right one" he will want to be with YOU and all of you. Normal people never really understand, but some will try harder...