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Hi, I was wondering how long it would take to get an insulin pump privately. I was planning on taking this route anyway due to many reasons and am aware it is expensive, but I have saved up money to be able to buy one and can maintain the costs. I just received a phone call from my pharmacy...

Hello, I am seeing my GP about buying a pump as I have become quite frustrated with jumping through the NHS hoops and my endocrinologist makes me feel quite guilty about all the paperwork involved, they also keep trying to push me into having a patch pump which isn’t what I would prefer...

Hi everyone, I’m a type 1 diabetic currently in recovery from an eating disorder, alongside this I would restrict my insulin to prevent weight gain, I’m now doing my insulin and physically feel a little better, but I am really struggling with the weight I put on, especially as it’s been so fast...

Hi everyone, I know that we need a prescription dose of folic acid, but should I be taking a pre conception multivitamin as well? What did you do in preparation? Any advice appreciated as I’m waiting to see the pre conception clinic. Thank you!

Hello, I have a history of diabulimia and am working really hard on taking my insulin, however it makes me gain significant weight (2 dress sizes within a month) just from doing my insulin. I don’t eat unhealthy foods often, infact I have a habit of restricting so my daily calories are not...

Hi I am really struggling at the moment. I have been trying to communicate my concerns with my doctors for so long I’ve lost all hope or fight to look after myself at all. I really struggle with MDI due to complex mental health issues and I know a pump would take away some of that struggle...

I have noticed recently that if I have a cup of tea with a splash of milk (no sugar) that my blood sugar levels increase significantly! Like from 5.3 to 8 on an empty stomach. This has never happened to me before, and I am wondering if this could be an indicator of lactose intolerance? I do...

Hi, Today my diabetic specialist nurse recommend that I talk to my GP about insulin injection ports, due to my fear of injecting directly into my skin in relation to my eating disorder and other medical issues, I think they sound great. However when I called my GP as instructed, they were...

Hi, Sorry in advance for all the writing lol I have recently been diagnosed with Bulimia and I’m also type 1. I recognise the risks these illnesses have together and am currently receiving therapy to help me with this, however despite being bulimic (insulin restriction specifically), I am a...

Just got a letter following a mental health assessment I had a week ago, confirming I have Bulimia Nervosa, which is more complicated due to being Type 1 Diabetic (and I also have BPD which I’ve had treatment for). They’re moving really fast as I’ve been basically having no treatment and next to...

Do ketones always present with high blood sugar? I’m not quite sure how it works as sometimes when I have high sugars and I test, my ketones are in the normal range (I’m type 1), can someone help me understand? Can diet, amount of water you drink etc keep ketones low even if your sugars are...

Is anybody else in the same boat? Have you had treatment? What was it like if you have? I’m not sure what to expect really, having diabetes and an eating disorder is not the dream combination, struggling to get through the day generally when it comes to food. It’s exhausting. I also struggle...

Hi, I was sent to A&E yesterday due to complex circumstances regarding my mental health in relation to my diabetes, and long story short the mental health team at the hospital and the GP today have both suggested an insulin pump to make my quality of life much better, but that the final...

Hi, I’m travelling overseas for the first time with type 1 diabetes, and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on what to expect and things I need to make sure I do before I leave? I’m going to Malaysia, flying with Air Malaysia. I know how much I need to take with me to cover...