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Hi all, so uk (just incase) type 1 diabetic. I have a massive problem with sharps bins. The council where I live does not collect them (or so they say) and as a type 1 my nurse is adamant that I should not be buying my own. I have no way to get new ones if I don't buy them myself and no way to...

Hey all, so I was just wondering if anyone else felt exhausted/drained the day after having a hypo. I had one last night and have been effectively useless for the whole day compounded by the fact that I've had to scrap work for the day as I can't concentrate. Overall the experience has made me...

Hi all, So just woke up to a 2.7 when scanning on the libre but when I did a finger prick I am at 7.8. Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen to them? Thanks in advance!

Hi all, So I was diagnosed about 6 and a half months ago with type 1 (I am 25 btw) and so far have been having great control being in the honeymoon periods. Pretty much daily averages between 5 and 7. Recently I've been having a few higher readings but nothing dramatic, below 15mmol/L. Today...

Hi all, So maybe a stupid question but if you have a sore throat/flu are there any over the counter medications you should avoid if you have type 1? Thinking along the lines of things like throat lozenges and lemsip. Thanks in advance!

So since its now become relevant. I was wondering how people deal with foot injuries...like say you were accident prone and managed to have a door slice into the back of your heel like I just have what is your go to procedure?

Hi all, So this part update, part questions and maybe a side rant. 1. So about a month ago I was diagnosed with type 1 at 24 yrs old. Quite a shock but I have managed to cope relatively well with it so far, I think. But while I took it well, my mum did not. Shes normally quite...protective...

Hi, Tbh I kind of feel like I need a vent and some advice. This monday I was called by my doctor after a blood test becauss I was tired with a HBa1c level of 98 mol/mmol and he immeadietly tried to get me to go to the hospital for type 1 testing. Unforntunately I was headed on the train home...