complications

Hello all - I’ve been having some worrying difficulties over the last year and so seeking a bit of guidance. I’m 36, based in Essex, and was diagnosed Type 1 in 2015. For the most part, I’ve handled it well (initially I adopted a healthy diet and took up weight training / martial arts). I was...

Hi guys I have been T1 for 3.5 years now, for the first year my control was amazing. But I have been absolutely appalling for the last 2.5 years I would imagine, the motivation is not there for me to treat hypers as they’re just so common for me now….my HBA1C was 74 in October 2024. Do you...

Hi all, I’m new to the forum but some background I’m a new first time Mum and been T1 for over 22 years. I apologise for the lengthy post I just feel some background would be relevant. For the past (approx) 10 years I have been experiencing retinopathy and macular oedema. It has been...

So I have had t1 diabetes for 16 years, I know how to handle it with a A1C of 6.4.. my issue is that in the past year I went from a insulin to carb ratio of 1:7 to 1:3 and a correction factor of 20 to 9... I have no idea why my resistance increased so drastically and what is the most frustrating...

Hello, I've never made a post before and don't know if I'm doing this right? I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 18 years ago but it has never been controlled and has ruined my life ever since. Not looking for sympathy or feeling sorry for myself but none of the support or clinics have ever...

Hello!!! I am a type 1 d for many years. As time goes on i become more and more anxious about complications, especially since my control has been really sloppy. So I'd like to ask about two of my main concerns, vision and mobility loss (and hearing loss).What do these complications look like ...

Hi guys. I am a type 1 for almost 2 decades and i was wandering , to what extend can we stop the progression of complications, once good control steps in? For example, i have had some time now whith high a1c and a bit of neuropathy,but I'm starting to improve my control.Do i have to worry about...

Hi, I’m 24 years old and have been type 1 for 13 years, for the majority I have tried my best to control my sugars but not been the best. I am on ramipril for kidney protection and recently had an eye exam where it was noted I have cataracts in both eyes but they do not need treatment as of yet...

Hi, I have virtually been confined to the house for 42 days. Over that period I have tried to keep up regular activity but find I am increasingly getting sciatic pain which I can almost keep under control with the standard exercises. However, I have also found that I am suffering a pain similar...

I have been diabetic type 1 since 1973, diagnosed when I was 11, at school. over that time I have moved from Bristol, to South Wales, then returned to Bristol and now I live in Wiltshire. My problem is, within Wiltshire I have not yet seen a diabetic consultant or diabetic nurse at the local...

saw a artical about a 34 year old woman with diabetes dying from the complications i was thinking can this happen if only you abuse your insulin e.g not taking it and not managing it my hba1c was 90 last year its now 69 i am 29 years old ive been up and down with my diabetes but getting to the...

I've been Type 2 since I was 27. I'm now 62. Problem is my pancreas no longer produces insulin based on my peptide results. My insurance now classifies me as Type 1 which is good. They now pay for an insulin pump and CGM. (US resident. Private insurance) Does anyone else fall into this category...

I am Male, Type 1, Age 20, diagnosed at 16, Smoker Have had mediocre success controlling sugar levels, was often ( not always) high 14-20, but often in good range to. My h1abc has always been in the 50-60 range, doctor or nurses never had any issue with my blood results, which surprised me as i...

I have pains and burning in my palms and aching in my wrists and shoulders as well as pains in my arms. I’m 28 and feel a little young for these types of pains. My diabetes control hasn’t been the best I admit but I saw the diabetic nurse two days before the pain began and she said my feet were...

Hi, I am 24 and i have had diabetes for 15 years. I have spent 11 of these years abusing my body by cutting out insulin and having frequent DKA episodes. I have depression and diabulimia and these I am trying to get help for. I feel a crippling amount of guilt and shame regarding what i have...

Fell off my bike on black ice this morning so was not cheered to see this one in my in box! https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/908377?src=wnl_edit_tpal&uac=295486MT&impID=1871688&faf=1#vp_2 Was interesting to see that type 2s are not more prone to fractures which implies that insulin...

Hi, I was diagnosed at age 13 and have recently turned 25. Last week, i was laid in bed and my right leg suddenly went really hot then numb. I looked online to find it could be a complication of diabetes. Since then it has happened multiple times and I have tingling in my right arm occasionally...

I am 22 years old and have had type 1 diabetes for 11 years, the past few weeks i seem to be really anxious of getting complications, i haven't had the best control in 11 years but im trying now and i just keep thinking its too late to reverse any damage and this is causing me extreme anxiety...

Hi everyone, I'm not actually diabetic myself so I hope you don't mind me posting. My boyfriend was diagnosed a few months ago and it was a massive shock. He's understandably up and down but generally he's coping really well. My job actually involves working with pre-diabetic people, and I know...

I thought I would share some good news I got today, as I know some people find it hard reading posts about the difficulties we face as people with diabetes. I got my letter with the results for my retinopathy examination today, and felt rather apprehensive when opening it. One of my biggest...