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Hi All! Im just wondering whether you knew/thought you were pregnant before you took a pregnancy test. How early did you ‘know’ and what were your symptoms? Thanks [emoji16]

Hi All I have found that alot of the time I am dropping low during the night. I go to bed with levels above 6.5 but seem to drop low about 1 or 2 hours after falling asleep. I’ve tried lowering my basal insulin but then i am struggling to stay in range during the day even when i’ve lowered it...

Hi Everyone, I've been diagnosed with type 1 for almost 10 years now and have always struggled with it. Recently though I've been reaching out and posting more on this forum and I feel like for the first time since my diagnosis I am finally in control both physically and mentally. I wanted to...

Started to split my lantus dose last night and my blood sugars have been all over the place today. Is this normal? I normally take 24 units so i took 12 at 10pm last night and 12 at 10am this morning. If this is normal how long should i give it to settle down? Thanks!

Hi all! Im thinking of splitting my lantus dose to help with high bgs in the morning. My sugars are fairly level overnight but start rising about 1/2 to 1 hour before i wake up. How would i split my lantus into 2 doses to maybe help with this? Im thinking start with 1/2 in the morning and...

Hi All, My blood sugar seems to hover around 10mmols all day no matter what i do. I wake with high/out of range levels so i've recently upped my lantus dose which seems to have helped but im still stuck at 10mmols during the day. I currently carb count and take novorapid on a 1:10 ratio and...

Hi! Has anyone done the bertie online course? If so, what are your thoughts? How did it help you?

Hi everyone, I use a lantus solostar pen every night as i just have. Halfway through injecting the pen suddenly just wouldnt let me inject anymore. Its like it gets jammed and the dial doesnt turn. I've also noticed the lid wont go on properly. Has anyone else ever had this problem? Should...

Hi everyone! Im getting my first tattoo on my wrist in a few weeks time. Im a type 1 diabetic, does anyone have any advice for before/during/after the tattoo? I have read up on it but it would be great to get some first hand advice for you lovely people! Thanks in advance, any tips are welcome!

Hi All, I use an app to help keep track of my bg readings and insulin intake. So, I was curious as to how much basal insulin everyone takes? What would be considered a lot? My app also gives me a percentage of how much my daily insulin is basal and bolus. I take 23 units of Lantus...

Hi Everyone! I've been thinking about trying to get on an insulin pump to manage my diabetes. What i wanted to know was...what is the process to getting on a pump? Any time guidelines as to how long it would take from a doctors referral to actually being on it? I presume you need to go on a...

Hi guys! I want to find out how much a cup of tea affects my blood sugar and if/how much insulin i need to give myself. Assuming i do need to give myself insulin for it how do i work out how much to give based on how much my blood sugar rises after drinking it? I have just checked my sugar...

Hi all, I need some positivity at the moment so... Who thinks having diabetes can add some good points to your life and why?

Why does lantus burn so much when you inject it?

Hi everyone (: The first test i do in the morning is always a little high, usually around 12-14 but it has been as high as 16 a few times. During the day they are usually pretty good and stable. Any ideas on how to bring my morning test down? I take novorapid and carb count and then lantus...

Hi, im just curious how a cup of tea affects you bg and if you take insulin for it? My bg was 8.6 and after a cuppa and 30 mins it went up to 11.2. I use sweetener and milk

Hi all, i have been a type 1 diabetic since 2007. My diabetes has been uncontrolled for a while now and im struggling to get back on track. I plan on booking an appointment to see the doc tomorrow, just wondered if anyone has any advice for me (:

Hi, i struggle with controlling my diabetes and have done for a while now. I cannot remember the last time i saw an endo, must have been about 3/4 years ago. I now think i may be pregnant and im very worried. Id be very grateful for some advice as to where to go from here, any advice is welcome...

Hi, i struggle with controlling my diabetes and have done for a while now. I cannot remember the last time i saw an endo, must have been about 3/4 years ago. I now think i may be pregnant and im very worried. Id be very grateful for some advice as to where to go from here, any advice is welcome...