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Since starting insulin 3 weeks ago I’ve gained 5 lbs. I’ma weight watchers member that was below goal and maintaining. could the weight gain be linked and what’s the best way to get this under control. Doctor said lose weight so I did last yr now I’ve developed a stronger diagnosis and on...

Had lack of sleep last night due to toddler. I’m coming out of a second hypo today. Is the lack of sleep the culprit???

I’m new to insulin etc. Usually weetabix or porridge I’m starving about 1.5-2 hrs after. I was looking up high protein cereals and compared it to my wheat biscuits. The left is the high protein granola and right 2 Tesco wheat biscuits doesn’t include the 180ml skimmed milk I have with it. I...

Yes I’d rather no than all the waiting around and what ifs But it’s the start of a new chapter. How did you find out you were t1??? Are you on insulin or meds

Hiya Matt I’m Sammie along the south coast also near Bognor Regis I’m 29 was diagnosed January last year but started my insulin yesterday due to body starting to no longer want to play. It’s definitely hard to get your head around especially being older. I don’t have the answers just keep...

Where in the world are you [emoji288] I’m in the south of Uk near Arundel 30 minutes from Portsmouth, 45 minutes from Brighton I find it interesting to see where everyone is [emoji254]

I’m not keen on wine gums but love fruit pastille also love things like Chewits or starburst lol. I loved them lol

Okay I rephrase that I did love them lol took my first dose of insulin this morning so now to figure what I ca no longer eat [emoji24]

Love them sweets [emoji39]

Haha you rebel yes fresh fruit isn’t good keeping in you bag. I no this from my toddler lol

Second meal since my first dose of humulin I. 5.1 before lunch be good to see after. I no it’s carby but still getting to grips with things. Boiled egg sandwich with some salad cream, cucumber and Pom bears. How are you all doing on this rubbish day x

What do you keep on hand/in bag/cat etc to help you when your having a hypo at home or out and about be interesting to know

Hello newbie here!!! what breakfast ideas do you have for a type 1. I like cereal. Weetabix and porridge is good but I’m starving after and hour or 2 and feeling pants. Any others simple suggestions much appreciated xxx

I work for a small security company. I made them aware today and they are holding a meeting next week so I can update them all on what to do and going to give them a photocopy off my handouts. And stock out on a few bits in the staff room so they will be ready. There was even jokes of getting me...

Thankyou no I was confirmed January 2018 with LADA diabetes which is progressive. It’s recently started to get worse with my numbers raising. I’m on metformin atm and have been since I was first diagnoses. But told I now need insulin. are the glucotab the dextro tablets? I have a few packs of...

Thankyou this was very informative. I don’t see any dietician or attend courses until end of November and early December sadly a as there aren’t any. I did think the epi pen was a bit mad but then I kept thinking it over and thought maybe lol.

Was told yesterday I’ll be having humilin I and no I rapid insulin through the day. Came to work to update them and bombarded with questions. I know the basics on deali with hypos and how to bring them up but what if they do too low (everyone wants to no what to do) Some mentioned a epi pen...

So I got in contact with my community diabetes team as doctors are useless Went for a blood test today. By my symptoms and what I’ve told them they suspect my honeymoon period is coming to an end. Not sure how I feel about it as it was expected at some point but we will wait and see

Morning. I have just changed my profile. My profile was created when originally diagnosed with type 2 but a month later was told t was LADA. I haven’t done recent bloods as I only have to check every now and then if feeling low. But I don’t really get low since dropping the gliclazide. I...

i joined WW in January. Since then I have got to goal weight and lost 2.5 stone. I’m meant to now maintain my weight by am still losing even when eating more foods eg dinner out high point puddings alcohol etc. Could it be the medication I’m on do you think that is making my continue to lose...