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Hi everyone. I’m ckd stage 3 and after a recent hospital trip, my egfr stayed stable but my urea was a bit high at 10.1... it’s really hard as dietician wants me to lose weight and for my mental health been enjoying the gym going low carb, so probably eating more protein and veggies and trying...

I’m starting a pump on Monday and I normally use fiasp on MDI. I’ve heard reports of novorapid being very slow and not the best choice for a pump.. although doesn’t seem like I got a day in that as she’s sent me the prescription for it. I’m aware it lasts for 4 hours rather than 2 with the...

Hi there Trying to shift some stubborn weight, it’s mostly off my tummy as I don’t seem to have loads of fat in other places. As previously suffering with diabulimia I find the fact that I’m overweight quite distressing to some extent. Although I have a brilliant OH I still feel so low on...

First of all I want to start off by saying how incredibly lucky I feel to of been given the opportunity for the pump after years of trying to convince my endo. A bit of background info - I suffered with diabulimia for years in my teens and young 20’s. I have since changed it all around got a...

Me again! I’m due to start the pump in July and I have stacks of pre filled pen injections, both fiasp and Lantus. As I used to work in a pharmacy, I know that they can obviously not reuse this and it will be thrown away. I am so saddened about the tragedy that began our friends over the pond...

Hi everyone. I’m looking for some recommendations . I’m a libre user and loving it.. however now that it’s hot and I’m wearing sleeveless tops and dresses starting to feel a little self conscious and wanting to know if anyone’s tried any other sites? I’ve heard some say they wear it on their...

Hi all!! So I’ve been approved for a pump and I’m so happy but I got super anxious today when they told me that I’d need a week off work with the appointments to set up the pump and educate etc. Now I started my new job at the end of Feb so it’s still quite new. However I’ve had a period of ill...

Hey guys! So recently I’ve been having a fair few nocturnal hypos. It’s mostly my fault, my basal is fine but I think I’m over correcting to bear bedtime. However what’s concerning me is that I’m quite hypo aware when I’m awake, but I don’t seem to be waking up when I’m hypo when I’m asleep! If...

Hi guys! I’m going to the big apple in November! Super excited! Just wondering what America’s customs and security’s are like with diabetic supplies, whenever i fly or go abroad they never ask me anything but I know how strict they are. Will my travel insurance be ridiculously high? Had some...

Hello lovely diabuddies! So I am so blessed to have been funded for a pump! Hurrah! Only took ten years! So they’ve given me a choice of either the Omnipod, or the Medtronic 640g I feel that st the mo I’m leaning more towards the omnipod as I wear the libre so I am used to having gadgets...

Hi everyone. Looking to start a type one meet up, we can go out for walks, coffee, bowling whatever! Think I would just like to meet and talk to people going through similar struggles. If anyone is interested or wants to suggest somewhere to meet? Hopefully will get enough people Becca x

Hi All. I’m looking for some support and maybe even reassurance. I have proteinuria and my last blood test showed my EGFR has gone to 42! And it has stayed at 42 since July last year. The doctor said it wasn’t time to worry and if it gets below 30 she will refer me and didntgove menmuch advice...