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Hi sue sorry only just saw your post. 180% is a lot I know and at first I was a bit scared to keep increasing my temp basal. I do take high doses of steroids which completely wreck my control. If I get admitted for my asthma the respiratory doctors have no idea how to manage my diabetes. Pre...

I was 18 type1 just about to start uni. I've had it 20 years now. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi I use a pump and take steroids for my asthma. I normally increase my basal during the day to at least 180% it is a bit trial and error for the first few days. I usually find I still need more at night but probably about 150%. A couple of days after I stop my steroids the dose I need goes...

I also use that meter which is great as it tells my pump what my blood is whenever I test it which means you can also administer corrective doses. I use the quickset cannulas which I find fine but have also used the silhouette which are good if you find the cannula bends in situ causing pump to...

Hi I've been type one for 19 years and the readings you are getting are to high. You will get variation especially in the early honeymoon phase but your readings are to high and as others have said you need to check your urine for ketones and definitely contact your diabetic specialist. You...

Hi Lauren Think I'm lucky I've never in 19 years had a full blown hypo. I've felt hypo on numerous occasions but have successfully self treated them. If I feel strange I always check my blood, you will get to notice your own symptoms just make sure you carry some form of glucose with you x

Hi Lauren welcome I was diagnosed at 18 with type 1 19 years ago! Time flys when your having fun. Things have changed so much over the years and certainly for the better. Lots to get your head round but take one step at a time. Good luck x

Hi You are doing really well, I have been diabetic for years now and have two gorgeous children age 8 and 9. Although trying really hard and testing loads I struggled to keep my bloods as good as yours. Many things effect blood glucose levels stress and pregnancy hormones included. Now your on...

Thanks CarbsRok Mefix does unfortunately irritate my skin but my DN also mentioned cavilon as I had a prob with the cannula for a while but it settled. Might be worth getting some x

Hi Jayne my sister was 6 when she was diagnosed and although a massive shock the family adapted well but it does take time. She was the youngest person on the children's ward to inject herself. It was tough and it took her a while to pluck up the courage to tell us when she felt hypo but after a...

Good tip about tape but my skin gets irritated by to much ok usually with the little bit the cannula is attached to. Good idea if your prone to ripping them out x

Hi I started using a pump 12 months ago and it's great. I sometimes accidentally pull it out but they are so well attached that its probably only happend twice! Wouldn't go back to syringes. Hope you get on ok x

I'm one of six children and two of us have type1. My sister was diagnosed at 6 and myself at 18. We both also have other autoimmune disorders like hypothyroidism, coeliac disease, antibody deficiency and rheumatoid arthritis. Whilst other family members have the other conditions we are the only...