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Hi all, In an effort to look after myself and do all I can to avoid future complications, I’ve decided to start exercising. I’m effectively a total beginner. I played competitive sports (badly) when I was very young but haven’t really done anything since I was about 10 years old. I’ve...

Hi all, I'll keep this brief - I was diagnosed as a Type 1 in January this year while living overseas. For the past 2.5 weeks I've had people visiting me and I've been out with them each night after work (sightseeing/dinner etc). I've been having an amazing time but I'm completely and...

Hi all, I was diagnosed as a Type 1 in January 2013 and have been having a lot of trouble with my eyesight and was wondering whether anyone had some advice? I’ve worn classes since 2007. In the months leading up to diagnosis I started having blurred vision and dizziness on a daily basis and...

Hi guys, Tomorrow I'm heading off on my first overseas holiday since diagnosis and was wondering whether you had any tips for me as I'm a bit nervous! For example, I have organised a hospital letter and have made sure I've got a back-up supply of equipment. Do you tend to take food with you...

Hi all, I just wanted to share the result of my first HbA1c with you all because I'm pretty excited and nobody else I know can share my enthusiasm! I was diagnosed type 1 on 25 January this year (at age 24). At diagnosis my HbA1c was measured at 130 (or 14%). Today I've just had my 3 month...

Hi all, I'm a 24 year old newly diagnosed type 1. I am currently taking 12 units of lantus with my breakfast along with novorapid (between 2-10 units) at breakfast, lunch and dinner. This morning I was feeling unwell and didn't want to eat anything but knew that I had to take my lantus (I'm...