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Today, Saturday, 31st October 2015, is exactly 39 (thirty-nine) years since my diagnosis with "Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus". Back then, I had been to the sixth birthday party of a classmate (I can still remember her name!) after being quite ill (on and off) for several months, eating...

So it's Wednesday morning at 10.16 am UK. My morning free of the children (both at preschool/nursery) is supposed to free up my time a little so that I begin to think / plan / do something to get me back into working mode and to feel whole again. I went to bed with my BG at 6.4mmol/ml - a good...

Name SONGS that mention something that MAY NOT be good (in terms of effect on blood sugars) for people with diabetes. List as Title and Performing Artist. Here's my "starter for ten": Honey Pie - The Beatles Tequila Sunrise - The Eagles Candy Man - Donovan Manic Depression - Jimi Hendrix The...

So, here's the nub: after decades of roller coaster sugars and little constancy of activity, I began a new journey in September 2013 to wrest control in such a way that it would not be too reactionary and knee jerk. I accepted that it needed to take time and that the damage I've done may...

Yes folks, it's that time of year :nailbiting: ...and I'm getting in ahead of the rest of you :smug: As all of you - who have been bored / offended with my postings - will know, I've been on a long-term drive to wrest control of my diabetes from the demon itself; the journey started in...

I need some hints, tips or links to good / effective videos demonstating a good technique for reducing the tummy flubber without too much of the extremes... I intend to introduce and continue with this indefinitely and I can only manage around 10-15 minutes per day (and prior to breakfast) to do...

OK, so after years and years of a rather extreme set of BG results that made the proverbial roller-coaster look like a series of agricultural furrows, and HbA1c that had reached the teens, but seemed unresponsive to many various attempts to 'improve' my control (sic. crash-dieting /...

In my alter-ego role as Secretary of the Aylesbury Vale Diabetes UK Group, I am pleased to publicise the publication of a brief report we have produced concerning the state of diabetes care in the county. It's 14 pages, but a relatively easy read - I hope you'll take a moment to have a look...

As much as I have often found diabetes to be a real pain in the ****, legs, arms, stomach and fingers, this young man's battle and selfless determination to raise this issue for others like him really puts my experiences in the shade. Rest in peace Stephen Sutton you are truely inspirational...

Has anyone got any experience of using a Diabetes App for Windows Phone (7.5)? If so, what's been the best / your favourite one and why? (I'm looking for an app that enables me to input data from my BG meter, carbs from food, exercise and insulin, along with a food database... does one exist...

URGENT & IMPORTANT! The Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - the organisation that controls how and where the NHS budget is spent within the area - are holding a public forum TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb 13th) from 5.30pm to 7pm for the purposes of getting your views and feedback on...

URGENT & IMPORTANT! The Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - the organisation that controls how and where the NHS budget is spent within the area - are holding a public forum TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb 13th) from 5.30pm to 7pm for the purposes of getting your views and feedback on...

URGENT & IMPORTANT! The Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - the organisation that controls how and where the NHS budget is spent within the area - are holding a public forum TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb 13th) from 5.30pm to 7pm for the purposes of getting your views and feedback on...

URGENT & IMPORTANT! The Aylesbury Vale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) - the organisation that controls how and where the NHS budget is spent within the area - are holding a public forum TONIGHT (Thursday, Feb 13th) from 5.30pm to 7pm for the purposes of getting your views and feedback on...

Diabetes UK have launched a campaign to improve the care and support that children with Type 1 Diabetes are getting in school. Please take the time to review the proposed guidance and send in your feedback to make sure the guidance really does improve the situation in schools...

If you live and/or work in Aylesbury Vale and have diabetes (or are a partner, parent/guardian, carer, sibling or health professional of someone who has), then I hope you may join the Aylesbury Vale Diabetes UK Group and support us in our efforts to raise funds, campaign for better services and...

If you live and/or work in Aylesbury Vale and have diabetes (or are a partner, parent/guardian, carer, sibling or health professional of someone who has), then I hope you may join the Aylesbury Vale Diabetes UK Group and support us in our efforts to raise funds, campaign for better services and...

If you live and/or work in Aylesbury Vale and have diabetes (or are a partner, parent/guardian, carer, sibling or health professional of someone who has), then I hope you may join the Aylesbury Vale Diabetes UK Group and support us in our efforts to raise funds, campaign for better services and...

If you live and/or work in Aylesbury Vale and have diabetes (or are a partner, parent/guardian, carer, sibling or health professional of someone who has), then I hope you may join the Aylesbury Vale Diabetes UK Group and support us in our efforts to raise funds, campaign for better services and...

Hello all T1's, Does anyone have an original Novopen languishing in their cupboards/garage/loft? The same question applies to the original "Autolet" (produced by Owen Mumford)? If so, can I relieve you of them? I will pay P&P costs! I'm putting together a small, mobile museum of diabetes...