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Hey, just a quick hello been on this for a while but not really had much time to interact with people or ask a few questions. Looking to get more involved by chatting to those with similar interests and thoughts on management of type 1 condition. Interested in tattoos, running, cycling...

fe up of having no energy

My last two trips to the chemist have resulted in a delay in getting a new accu-chek cassette replacement. 1st time i was told they had been having problems with suppliers and now i had to chase round 3 other chemists until i got a new one. They advised me they had reached their quota also and...

Re: Stay away from cake! Shouldnt be a carb amount there just pure sugar. Id say personally start around 8-10 units for that amount of sugar. But thats not good even i know that and im a cake fiend. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So ive had diabetes for 3 years the longer i have it the more concerned i get about my need for a sweet after lunch or dinner. Is it a big issue having these treats if ur sugars are grand after or if ur reducing ur carb intake so you can enjoy life? The reason i ask is because everytime i eat...

Just recently been to my consultant who is new due to the old one retiring best experience yet at the 6monthly check. Then she asks me have i a copy of my diamond report? I said whats that? She then explains its a report of past visits which iam meant to get yearly. Just got it in the post...

Ill need to check it out thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Bourbon vanilla sounds nice where from? Im a coffee guy, cinnamon was recommended to reduce sugars so i go with that in most lattes or cappas :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Jfyie123, im not a medically trained person just my own observations since i was diagnosed 3 years ago but low blood sugars can make me less tolerant and very snappy with people and then on te opposite high sugars i will not think before i speak and just blurt things out even if they are...

Thanks daisy Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hey lauren how were u able to sent pms it wont let me even view pms saying i need to participate more. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Have been diabetic 3 years and the consultant has only just mentioned a pump this month. Is this a new push by consultants? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Blood monitoring at work Lauren i know what you mean, my works a demanding enough with shifts bit having to inject in a car or public place is very awkward. Think maybe its me thinking how the others are feeling more than me be self conscious about it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im a type one and generally try to exercise on a high and reduce the sugars during exercise. Sometimes requiring a little food about an hour or two after. Struggle to control sugars if im running for longer than 40mins. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Blood monitoring at work Very conscious about the impact of checking bloods and injecting in public worst place is on long haul flights. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App