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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on what they think of their diabetic consultants and what type of care they get at their annual appointment, or if you get to see him/her more often than annually. I had my annual appointment last week and was totally stunned at the lack of...
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    Annual Hospital Appointment

    Hi everyone. I just wanted to get everyones opinion on what they think of their diabetic consultants and what type of care they get at their annual appointment, or if you get to see him/her more often than annually. I had my annual appointment last week and was totally stunned at the lack of...
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    Exercise - Help Please!

    Can anyone advise me please. I joined the gym last month and been going on a regular basis about 3 times a week. I am having real problems sorting out my bloods. I only need to be on a cross trainer or treadmill for about 10 to 15 minutes and I drop so dramatically. I cannot start exercising...
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    Exercise/Gym

    Ok, I took the plunge last night and joined a gym. I am going for my first session tonight and intend on doing about 50 minutes cardio (combination of treadmill, cross-trainer and bike). I really don't have very much idea about how much to reduce my basal by. I know we are all different and...
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    Type 1 - Slimming World or Weight Watchers

    Hi all, Haven't been on here for some time. I am a Type 1 and have been to clinic today and have been told I really do need to lose weight. Just wanted to some opinions really whether you think Slimming World or Weight Watchers is best. Verity
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    Golower

    Are there any Type 1's out there that has tried the Golower eating plan? I have never done low carbing before so thought it may be a good way to learn about it albeit quite expensive! Thanks to anyone that replies. Verity
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    Holiday and Insulin Pump

    Is there anybody that can help me with a couple of pump questions. I'm off on holiday to Egypt in September and really don't fancy coming off the pump. I am wondering about the problems of sunbathing whilst I am attached to it. I've been pumping since January but this is the first time I...