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    Very Erratic Blood Sugars?

    Hi I have been Diabetic since I was 2 years old, now being 20 I've had it for 18 years. I have always had good blood sugars (thanks to my mum who is also Diabetic). Recently however (the past week) I've began to panic, my blood sugars are all over the place and it's really worrying me. I can't...
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    Leg Pain in Knee?

    Hi folks recently when my blood sugars have been running high (15+) I start to get pretty bad aches behind my knees. This is really worrying me because I am Type 1 and I'm only 18 so I'm praying that this really isn't going to be something that will affect me long term. My HbA1c is 8.2 so my...
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    Working out with Type 1?

    Hey folks I was just wanting to ask some questions about working out while having Type 1. I recently decided that I'd like to start working out to gain muscle and generally just get healthier however I'm not really sure how to go about it given that with Diabetes I've got to watch out for low...
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    Being a Firefighter with Diabetes?

    Thanks for your replies, someone else made the point that I'd be carrying 50lbs of gear in high stress situations but I'm used to training 4 hours a day and I'm pretty strong built so I think that'd be ok. The stress might be an issue as I know it can lower your blood sugars, anyways thanks guys...
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    Being a Firefighter with Diabetes?

    Hi folks, kinda new these forums and I'm typing on an iPad so apologies if there are a few mistakes throughout the thread. I'm hoping to pursue this career but over the years I've heard many people talk about "how you can't be this and that with Diabetes". My question is, is it possible for me...