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I have got to have all 4 wisdom teeth taken out, the dental hospital has referred me to the main hospital to work with the diabetes team so I can have a general anesthetic. How does it work with fasting etc? Anyone had a general anesthetic and can put my mind at rest. :? Thanks in advance.

Hi, Just after some advice from people who have nuropathy. I have recently had a change in sensation on the top of my left foot, from my ankle to my toes, it feels like my socks have been on to tight and the skin is really tingly. Not sure if it is anything to worry about and just wonder what...

Hi all, I recently had my little boy, oliver on 5th nov. He was 4 weeks early, 8lb 9oz but all is well. I am just after some advice/experiences of anyone with type 1 who has breast fed and how it affected their BS and insulin requirements. I have gone from 60+ units of humlin s to non, and 8...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone else suffers/has suffered with high post prandial readings but find when they get to lunch the pre meal reading is fine. Quick background I don't low carb, am 32 weeks pregnant and 28. This morning was 8.1(bit high for me) this morning. Had 2 weetabix and 1 slice of...

I am a (constantly hungry) pregnant type 1 lady who needs advice. If you feel peckish between your meals, do you snack? If so on what? I had a dietician tell me that a snack up to 15g of carbs is ok? do you agree? If so things like milky ways are ok. I don't low carb so any suggestions are...

I have broken my lancing device - one touch. But don't know how to get a new one. It is just about working but not sure how much longer it will last. Where can I get one and will i have to pay for it? Thanks

I was out last night and had my tea, had the correct insulin, 3 diet cokes, danced for 2 hours to blur and my BS was 13 which at the moment is very high for me as I very prone to having hypos as I am pregnant. The only thing I can think of is that may be a diet coke wasn't a diet coke. I must...

I have just received a quote for travel insurance with covers type 1 diabetes for £26 from Marks and Spencers. Has anyone else had dealings with them?

Just found out today and feeling all scared and excited at the same time. I was diagnosed last time at 28 weeks so have had some experience of being type 1 and pregnant but this time it is from day 1.(about 4 weeksish) Called my DSN this morning and by this evening I had a DSN/Midwife call me...

Just found out today and feeling all scared and excited at the same time. I was diagnosed last time at 28 weeks so have had some experience of being type 1 and pregnant but this time it is from day 1.(about 4 weeksish) Called my DSN this morning and by this evening I had a DSN/Midwife call me...

I am going away in May and was after advice from others who have travelled as type 1. How do you carry insulin/needles on the plane, do i have to inform the airline first?? And any advice that I might not have thought of will be really useful. Thanks

I have just been moved from Novorapid to Humlin S, due to me being a crazy honeymooner whos own insulin just won't quite give up and Novorapid is just a bit to rapid for me and was wondering how people 'get on' with this insulin, any side effects etc or any thing I should know about?

How many units (novorapid) do you take to correct a high. Thanks

Until 2 1/2 years ago no one in my family had diabetes, now me, and my 2 cousins have all been diagnosed with type 1. Me first (age 27) my cousin( age 24) and my older cousin (age 28). I find it amazing how quick it has happen. I did not think that type 1 ran in families. Has this happened to...

I have started to suffer with headaches and what feels like eye strain. I was diagnosed about 8 months ago but the headaches are getting worse. Could this be to do with the diabetes or just general problems. I am 27 and honeymooning with some eratic BS but they are never consistantly high. Can...

Hi, I have been reading all the low carb info with interest. I was diagnosed last year while pregnant with type 1, I had no issues for about 6 months after having my baby and was then diagnosed again in Feb. At both times the dietian has explained the importance of Carb with my meal, after...

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes (type 1) while pregnant a year 1/2 ago. After having my baby and whilst breast feeding my sugars seemed to stabilise. Almost the day I stopped breast feeding I started to feel Ill and after doing some home testing with my monitor requested a GT test. My...