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I can relate. Diagnosed at 5, now 29, basal bolus has steadily destabilised my blood sugar control. I have now crashed my car TWICE in a year from a hypo. It doesn't get easier. Here in the UK, type 1 cases are eclipsed by type 2 by a ratio of 9:1 at least. Type 2 was originally considered an...

Try T1 with, autism, depression and anxiety. 25 years, and still my body and Brain disappoint me.

I will have a ring around Plymouth. Hopefully it is a large enough problem that the reduction is considered. Thanks.

Thank you for the recommendations. However, I don't believe I can get the sensors on prescriptions. The NHS has narrowed down the machines for which you can get prescribed necessities, down to two machines, both pricking machines. Also the cost of the sensors on the Libre is £58 a pop, and they...

I can certainly vouch for the effect of depression on T1. Of course the anxiety attacks and Asperger's doesn't help, but certainly the (very medicated) depression makes it seem less than worth it. When my blood sugar is high, my head either runs through every possible reason for it, or I just...

I am based in the UK, yes. However, my GP is my only health professional. As such I don't have a specified endocrinologist.

If you feel it would yield the best range of answers, please.

I am looking into a pump myself. What sort of costs are there involved with using pumps? Also, with regards to preparing the area of application is there anything to keep an eye out for when reconnecting the pump? I've been on pens for basal bolus for the past 15 years, and the balancing act of...

Also, does the pump act much like an artificial pancreas, or is more like an automatic pen?