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I am 76 with T1D and had my vaccination at the end of January. Persistent headache for 24 hours after it but no other side effects. Just delighted to get it done. I had the Astra Zeneca jab!

I have been in the “honeymoon” phase for 32 months to date! I was 74 when I was diagnosed! I take a split Lantus dose of 4 and 4 units and can maintain my glucose levels between 5 and 10. My recent HBA1c was 48. I eat a low carb diet and try to walk every day. Long may this continue!

I was diagnosed in February 2019 and I was 74! Oldest patient at my clinic to be diagnosed!!!

I felt absolutely fine! Started on 6 units of Lantus and increased it to 12 over a short period of time and then had to decrease it to its present level. Got my latest HBA1C results on Thursday and I have dropped again to 48! Really pleased with that! The low carb diet and plenty of walking are...

I had an issue with hyperthyroidism and had my thyroid out in December 2018 but didn’t seem to be recovering and had all the symptoms of diabetes. It was my Optician that suggested that I should have a blood test and hey! Bingo I had T1D. My endocrinologist said that thyroid problems and T1D are...

I am T1 and was diagnosed at 74 years of age! I let everyone know. It’s not just a young person’s illness. I have shown all my immediate family how to do the finger prick test and how to administer my insulin. They need to know to keep me safe!

I got my HBA1c down to 44 from 103 in about three months but it slowly crept up to 50. I take Lantus basal insulin 4 units in the morning and 4 at night and my glucose levels are between 6 and 10 every day. I eat a low carb diet. I agree that we are all different and your HBA1c will vary...

No! I didn’t get a shielding letter either and I am well over 70 as well! Just been self isolating since 12th March and spending HOURS looking for delivery slots at supermarkets.[emoji23]

Thank you both for your comments. I have spoken to my diabetes nurse and she has said that I should self isolate even if my operation doesn’t go ahead. I am going to have an immaculately clean house and “garden of the year” by the end of my isolation!

I have T1D, 75 years old and I am due to have back surgery in mid April ( if it goes ahead!) Should I self isolate as a precaution?

6.3 for me

Thanks to everyone for your very valued comments!

I have questioned this on many occasions with the endocrinologist, diabetes nurses and doctor but they all say that I have T1D due to poly glandular auto immune syndrome which means that basically, because I have had a long history of thyroid problems and B12 deficiency, I was always at risk of...

Thanks for the advice! I am only using Lantus (4 units am and 4 units pm)at the moment and my glucose levels are between 5.5 and 10 all day. I don’t eat a lot of carbs normally and have been using Michael Moseley’s recipes when I can but feel that I still need some carbs on a daily basis.

Low Carb diet I have received the email re the free 7day trial for the Low Carb diet for type2 diabetics! Is it appropriate for me as a 75 year old recently diagnosed with T1D?

Yes! Ketones are fine!

Thanks to all of you for your very helpful responses! This is the first time that I have been unwell since being diagnosed with T1D and was a bit alarmed at my BG levels! Slowly recovering, I am glad to say!

I am suffering with a very heavy cold, sore throat and cough and my glucose levels are all over the place. Is this normal?

T1D Diagnosed on 1.2.2019 at the age of 74 HbA1C Jan 19 103 April 2019 59 July 2019 45 I am still in the “honeymoon period” but trying hard with diet etc to control everything.

I have T1D and have new told not to let my BG level drop below 4. If it does then to take some fast acting glucose and test again.