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Hiya, Very random but I have just realised that my knuckles are a lot darker compared to my hands and skin. I’m quite pale so it’s easily noticeable and have read that it can be related to diabetes... My control isn’t the best... Has anyone experienced this before and if so how do I resolve the...

This is a really good way of looking at it! I have thought before it’s not the worst thing compared to other diseases (I hate using this word) and we do have complete control over it. I feel I put too much pressure on myself and feel sorry for myself when really I have no need to. Will take on...

It’s very true, almost a vicious circle that can be hard to break! A pump is out of the question because of so many DKA admissions and I’m not too keen... Libre I did have before it became available on NHS so may speak to my team about this one.. just need that spark to get me going!

I’m definitely going to do this, thank you!

Hi! I’ll be honest, a lot of the time I don’t inject my basal but when I do, I do notice a difference. Because of this I wake high and tens to stay high as it puts me in a bad mood! I do sometimes correct this and may have the odd good reading after this. I know the first step would be to...

Thank you! I have been on a carb counting course and this is where I seem to go off the rails a bit.. maybe a refresher would do me some good! And speaking to a dietician is a great shout, thank you! It’s so tough to deal with day in and out and I try to tell myself that sometimes it’s okay to...

Hey! I’m brand new here also but have been diabetic a while now. A lot of what you have mentioned is so very similar to things I have been through! Firstly, if you ever need someone to talk to then please feel free to drop me a message. I may not be able to help much but having a vent always...

Hiya, So I’m new to the forum and have joined to see if anyone can offer any advice. A brief background of my history... I have been a type 1 diabetic for around 8 years now and never fully come to terms with it. I have been told I suffer with depression and anxiety, currently taking meds etc...