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Re: what food can i eat that doesnt effect blood sugar level Hi, I like to make up individual pots of sugar free jelly. Obviously carb free on their own, but I also add small amounts of fruit (frozen raspberries, tinned mandarins in juice for e.g) they will only add a small amount of carbs and...

Thank you Denise, that is reassuring to know that it has not gotten any worse :) I have had the nodule on my hand for about 6 months and it can be irritating and painful but the finger has now begun to contract. My control is pretty good most of the time, so I guess I will have to wait and see...

Hi, I have had Type 1 for a long time and have now been diagnosed with a Dupytrens Contracture. As I am (relatively) young at 42, they are considering Radiotherapy to treat it. Has anyone else had experience of this please? Or does anyone recommend another form of treatment? I am not keen on...

Just though of another (scary) one. In Tesco's, approx. 30 miles from home and had forgotten (stupidly) to attach my pump. Felt very rough and asked to use phone . They called their first aider who on learning that my blood sugars were high asked if I would like something sweet to eat or...

Hi, I am Type 1 (approx 27 years) and a Nurse... some colleagues still say to me 'Oh your not allowed to have that are you?' with regards to anything with sugar in..... I understand that the general public can be confused, but Nurses? Sigh......

Hi John! I have had Type 1 for 28 yrs and I too have only recently discovered this forum... I find it so interesting having always kept my diabetes 'close to my chest' and not really knowing anyone else with Diabetes before... I also have a pump for about 5 years and love it... can't imagine...

Hi, they should have a nurse on campus... might be worth contacting her/him if your son is happy for you to do that.... could put your mind at rest.... You will probably find that his mates will nag him too... (make friends with them so they can contact you if they are worried). I'm sure he...

Hi Flick, I have two children age 14 and 15 and like you I do worry about them developing Diabetes. There is some research which you may be interested in, which involves close family members being monitored for Diabetes. here is the link to the web page: http://www.diabetestrialnet.org/about/...

Hi, I went for a week last year to the Canaries. (We had a fridge in our cabin, which we requested). I used a Frio bag to take my insulin there. There was a huge range of food available nearly 24 hrs a day and there were always healthy options to choose from. Diet drink (normally coke was also...

I have never declared that I have Diabetes on an application form. Diabetes may be a disability for some people, but not for others. I guess it is a personal choice. However, I know from personal experience that people can be discriminated against when selection for interview is taking place and...