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  1. annieblade

    A Few Questions And Concerns

    My eyes took the best part of 3 months to correct the blurred vision - but part of that was caused by misdiagnosis (incorrect amounts of insulin). Things changed rapidly once I was getting the correct amount! 4 times a day testing sounds like the bare minimum to me. I test about 10 times a day...
  2. annieblade

    First Hypo, Fed Up

    I was the same 18 months ago and equally as fed up. After 4 diagnoses I have now been told I have LADA (type 1.5). You didn't say which insulin you are on but 18 units may be too high now your blood sugars have come down a bit. One thing I have learned is that diabetes management is an art...
  3. annieblade

    Thank you forum

    I have been reading posts on this forum regularly as I am not getting much help from the NHS. Recently I saw a consultant who said I am LADA (my fourth diagnosis in 14 months). She recommended basal insulin (levenmir) once daily in a specified range - but told me to work out exactly how much I...
  4. annieblade

    Be honest, how -are- you doing?

    I thought it was just me struggling with the cold amd hypos. Going for a walk has been a nightmare because of the quantity of carbs I have to carry and I am NOT HUNGRY! Not helped by a new insulin routine which started as the snow began. It has really helped to know someone else has the same...
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    Unsupportive Spouse

    You poor thing. Diabetes affects us because we have to live with it but also affects our partners who live with it in a very different way. I was diagnised at 56 and after 20 years of stable, loving marriage but my husband struggles with it. I recognise a lot of what you are saying as my husband...
  6. annieblade

    Feb 2018 may be LADA, type 1.5. On basal insulin once a day up to 6 units as well as metformin

    Feb 2018 may be LADA, type 1.5. On basal insulin once a day up to 6 units as well as metformin
  7. annieblade

    New member

    Hi Kathy No one knows what to expect. The trick seems to be to observe carefully what you eat and the effect it has on your BG levels. I am great on high carbs for breakfast and I gradually eat less through the day. Rice kills me at any time! I have to eat high carb to cope with exercise and...
  8. annieblade

    Forgetting to feel hungry

    I almost never feel hungry so much as knowing I need carbs - or have had too many. Its weird.
  9. annieblade

    Anybody else panic at the doctor's?

    My doctor and nursing staff have struggled to help me as most of their knowledge is on T2 or insulin dependent lifetime T1s. I am a mature onset T1 in honeymoon, not on insulin. They have listened and done their best but it is outside of their usual field of knowledge (they are, after all...
  10. annieblade

    New member

    I'm glad I asked! Currently not on insulin which is hard work. Controlling sugar levels with weight loss, exercise and diet. Just really started to explore low carb eating where previously i had just reduced intake of higher carbs. That has been interesting as my pancreas isn't sure whether it...
  11. annieblade

    New member

    Just joined the forum to celebrate my first year of being a T1 - in honeymoon. Diagnosed at 55 years old and suffered from GPs not knowing about the honeymoon period so the first three months were really hard but getting used to things now. Any other mature onset T1 diabetics out there? and any...
  12. annieblade

    Travelling with Type 1

    I have travelled twice since T1 diagnosis. I'd recommend checking the airline site as each airline has a different set of rules (some want you to advise the cabin staff). Always tell the check in staff - security seem to be unconcerned and told me both times they had a family member who is a...