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    DEPRESSION

    Hi there, I've been reading your posts about depression and can relate to it. I've been a type 1 diabetic since 1991, hereditary from my dad. When I was diagnosed I was devastated as I knew at the time what was involved due to seeing my dad boiling his glass syringes since a young age and...
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    Anyone people out there that will actually understand me?

    I fully understand and to be honest no one cares if they don't have it. I was out with some friends and I td someone I was diabetic and they said you obviously don't have the fat version so you must have the other one
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    Go live on Monday

    Hi there I'm new on here but been a type 1 diabetic for 23 years now. I've considered an insulin pump and I've heard good reports. Are there any negative ones ? I go to the gym regularly each week and I go into the sauna and do a few lengths in the pool Can the pump be removed for activities...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    Hi I'm Simon I'm 44 type 1 diabetic and have been since I was 21. I'm in reasonable shape but my eyes are deteriorating. I thought I would come on here to chat with other diabetics to get tips advice and listen to other peoples problems and concerns. I've been feeling very depressed of late as...
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    Hi to all

    Just a quick hello to everyone. I have just come across the site and it is great to hear from other people with Diabetes. My name is Simon, I'm 37 married with two wonderful daughters. I was diagnosed at 21 with type 1 diabetes and at the time it seemed like it was the end of the world. It...