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Hi NicoleC1971, Sorry I know I'm late to the post but I am type 1 diabetic and 29 weeks pregnant. I had terrible control of my diabetes for about ten years, I then quickly reduced my A1c to 51/6.8% and got pregnant once my A1c had come down. Unfortunately the effects of my poor blood sugars for...

Every time I have exposed my scars to the sun on holiday, I have had a bad ulceration episode from it and the skin has thinned, even with SPF50 on. My advice would be to cover them when you can. When sun bathing I would wear a small bandage on my leg scars to prevent sun damage and when it isn't...

I've been type 1 diabetic for 20 years, I'm now 24. I also have NLD, for about 6 years now. It used to be bad and ulcerated however none of them have broken down for about 2 years now. I was just wondering if anyone else gets a horrific pain in the shin and ankle scars? I get really bad shooting...

Hi tjere! I feel for you massively and I know just how you feel. I was diagnosed with type 1 when I was 4, I am now 24! I was also diagnosed with depression about 6 years ago. My diabetes had been out of control from 14 years old until this year, my depression and mental health meant I didn't...

Hi Joey, have you tried various injecting sites on your body? I can't inject in my legs, I haven't been able to for 19 years as it brings me up in a bumpy rash, it's itchy and painful, swells up etc. Maybe research different injection sites and you may be surprised as to where you can actually...

Thanks, I will definitely look into that! X

Thanks so much Lisa, that's so helpful and it's nice to know that I'm not alone! I also worry that the diabetes team will judge me and end up having a go because they're not necessarily trained in mental health as well as diabetes and I know it's only because they worry. But I will definitely...

Hi guys. I have been type 1 for 19 years and have suffered with depression and anxiety for 6 years (I'm now 23) I've been able to balance both for a while up until 2 years ago when I faced a very traumatic experience and my depression spiralled out of control. I'm on the waiting list for CBT...