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I am a T1 on a pump. I am preparing to lose 25kg, I am well aware of the LC option that seems to be working so well for so many. My question is this: if I walk for more than 4 minutes, my BG skyrockets! Is this normal? I am so unfit that it really isn't funny, and have tried to start moving on...

I would like to buck the trend and thank the DVLA for the fast efficient renewal of my driving licence! I followed the procedure recommended by my DSN. The DVLA had a few questions which they came back to me about, and as I have background retinopathy I had to attend a local optician to have my...

I'm not sure why I'm posting this, I suppose I just need to get this off my chest. I have read so many posts here about Diabetics suffering from depression, I suffer horribly although I lack the good reasons that many other people have for being depressed. My Diabetes has always been extremely...

I read on a pump website yesterday that you should disconnect your pump if you are going on a rollercoaster because of the g-forces. Does this mean that you can still wear your pump on your person, but just disconnect the tubing? :? The article also said that you should not ride on the "free...

I'm looking for some advice on how to adjust my insulin before/during/after exercise. I go to aqua-aerobics for an hour, the first time I went my BG was 5.4 before the class started, I disconnected my pump and after the class BG was 3.2. Last time, I cut my basal down to 30% for 1.5 hours...

Hi, I am looking for some advice; I have been T1 for 27 years, started on a pump in November 2012. My diabetes is erratic, and my daily insulin requirements vary dramatically though this is not down to exercise or food :crazy:. I have been improving my eating regime (won't say dieting...

I'm not sure if this is allowed or not, but I understand some Type 2 Diabetics are having difficulty obtaining test strips. I have been changed from my Bayer USB meter to another, but still have 4 x 50 strips that were prescribed for me. Can anybody use them? They are ok until June 2013, have...

Hello, I have been wondering and searching, but can't find an answer as to the meaning of "Eat to your meter". Please could someone enlighten me? Thanks.

Hello everyone, I'm new here. I've been Diabetic for 26 years, but am having so many problems that I don't know where to start :thumbdown: