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    Struggling - mentally, physically, type 1diabetes, depression

    hi all, I've not been on here for abit 3yrs, not entirely sure why but im struggling. Mentally. Physically. Diabetes wise. Depression wise. Work wise. My friend suggested a forum or blog so I thought id try. Background. I'm 27 and a nurse. Diagosed type 1 Christmas 2000. I've had issues with...
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    Max time for disconnection

    Hey everyone :) Hope your all good. What is the maximum time you can be disconnected from the pump for? I've found a really food jujitsu class - good exercise too which the consultant wants me doing more of. But its 2 hours. And ive spoke to the club and we're all in agreement theres a good...
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    Feeling Fed up

    I'm sure they think people with diabetes don't have lives. I've had 3 appointments regarding my diabetes this week. I've got another one on 21st November. And just got ANOTHER letter with ANOTHER diabetes appointment on 30th November. And they tell you not to let diabetes control you or...
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    Injections. Or pump?

    Hi everyone. My names Becky. I have been type 1 diabetes since December 2000. I've recently moved from North West to WestMidlands. I was admitted due to eratic bms due to viral infection. Whilst admitted I had 2 diabetes consultants come see me and tell me I should be on the pump and nt...
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    Insulin lumps

    Hi everyone, I was curious - does anyone get insulin lumps from when they self-inject their insulin? If so does anyone know what caused the insulin lumps? And is the pump more efficient ?
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    Insulin pump??

    Hey everyone, I was wondering - for those with a diabetes and on an insulin pump- did you get advised off your consultant to have the pump or did you ask to have the pump? Also do any of you know the pros and cons of having the insulin pump? And would it be advisable for someone who is highly...