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Ive been type 1 since i was 5 (30 years). The stabbing pain is nerve damage. I find it comes and goes, sometimes its relentless for a day or two sometimes its just for a few hours. Sometimes a period of questionable control triggers it, sometimes just being heavy footed. Theres nothing I can do...

If youre a type 1 diabetic, you automatically qualify. So why fine people? Why not just send a letter? Or even better, send the form to fill out and return? From 1985 to 2010 i didnt have an exemption certificate. It was only when i moved to a new gp and pharmacy that prompted me to get one...

Hello. Sorry i dont have too much to add. (T1) I love a strong coffee in the morning from my espresso machine - half a mug of warm milk with a double espresso thrown in. I wake up and my blood sugar is usually around 5-6. An hour later, post coffee fix, it shoots through the roof to 14 and above!

63-72 units a day. 3x5-8 units of novorapid and 2x24 units of lantus. Age 32. T1 27 years. My weight is good and im fairly slim. However i am 6ft 3 and since i broke my foot (which is verrrry slow to heal) im not active.

I have used one needle until the pen runs out for 20 years without issue. I put on a new needle tip when i start a new pen. If the needle feels blunt or for any reason i dont think ive kept it clean, i swap it for a new one. Although my consultant reccomends use for 3 jabs and replace.

I was told by the ATOS interviewer that even if i was in a wheelchair and visually impaired, they would still find me fit for work. Surely by definition, this would class a person as disabled? Luckily i wasnt unfairly forced into poverty or work. The diabetes charities should club together to...

Hello. Dont worry! I put up with 2 years of lasering every month. Sometimes 1000 zaps a session before having a vitrectomy. Were the membrane or jelly is removed completely. This removes the area that blood flows into and obstructs your vision. The replace the membrane wih an oil or a gas. Since...

Great. Thanks folks. Much appreciated.

Hello. Im off on my jollies in a few weeks, and id like to be able to go on the beach, in the sea, pool, jet skiing etc. Ive got a tiny wound on my big toe and it needs to be kept dry. is there any footwear, waterproof sock or dressing that anybody knows of that would keep my foot/feet dry in...

It helps gastroparesis a bit and neuropathy a bit of you get stabbing pains. Helps with eating dislrders especially if youd rather starve than eat as a result of gastroparesis. Does anybody here have any proof that it hlps retinopathy? This interests me a great deal. As it raises blood pressure...

At 7am i would eat a snack first r3gardles of sugar levels...unless ludicrously high. Eat brekkie after.

Hiya. Im T1 and worked at fitness first for years. It would delend on sugar levels pre training. If you can stabilise sugar levels an hour prior, so that if you do require substantial food you can eat and digest somewhat first. I used to have a crafty mars before hand but eventually worked out...

Yes! Very good. Dont smoke it with tobacco though!It can be be inhaled through a vaporiser or eaten or infused in a drink. It seems to lessen the number of extreme high and low blood sugar readings. It also seems to aid gastroparethisis (apologies if misspelled) which is completely...

It is the NHS. I recieved some info on diabetes when i was diagnosed aged 5 and then nothing until i was 27!!! At no point were the risks of prolongued high sugars spelled out to me. I spent my life trying to avoid low sugars as i thought it could lead to a coma. I stayed on the diabetic ward...

Although this isnt really a diabetes issue until you develop any of the multitude of secondary problems diabetes will bring you as time goes on. After reading the replies, can see how mainstream media has warped peoples minds with regards to claiming benefits. People need advice. They do not...

Re: Guys if i stop insulin what will happen ????? Or should Lack of insulin or too much is probably why you feel ill. Its all about balance. For crying out loud, do not stop taking it. Youll only last a few days before you go critical. Phone the diabetic clinic at your hospital. If not, try...

Add a little mixed herb to an ommelette or fried egg to enhance the flavour mmm!

Id take it off. If someone smashes it or thumps it into your hip or back the injury would be worse (im sure) . Surely you can remove an insulin pump for an hour or so?

Hello. Ive been type 1 for 26 years. Im visiting a grieving freind and due to unfortunate circumstances, had to extend my stay for a few days. Not having enough test strips for my verio iq to last me the additional few days, i went to the st melor doctors in amesbury to register as a temporary...

Ive been t1 25 years and i have a tattoo. I think if youre sugars arent controlled the healing will take longer and youll be more susseltable to infection, but go for it! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App