diabetes

Well controlled type 2 on insulin, but unfortunately, newly diagnosed Myasthenia gravis and immunosuppressive therapy suggested. Although I was told my diabetes can actually benefit from immunosuppression, I worry it can interfere with insulin resistance and make diabetes more difficult to...

hi everyone I posted around a week ago as I may be diabetic (need another blood test to confirm it), I’ve been all over the place, getting upset thinking my life is over!, after doing reasearch and remaining positive I now know I won’t be the end of the world...if I’m T2 I know I can reverse it...

In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...

Ever since I was diagnosed in 2015 at the age of 18 I’ve always done so bad with type 1. I’ve had about 7 - 8 DKAs and constant high BG. Yes I’ve heard “ it’s about taking control” but it’s harder than you can imagine. My first year of university in 2017 I had 2 DKS alone. My second year that...

Happy new year all!! I was just wondering if anyone knew of any specific diabetic events taking place across the year that would be worth adding to my planner. I’m a student, so I’m thinking anything like conferences or talks etc. Or even other things targeted at diabetics. I know there’s one...

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I've recently been attending some meeting at the local sports centre. Both the main hall and a side room are painted green and have fluorescent lighting. After I've been there about 10 minutes, I feel dizzy and nauseous. I've checked my bgl and it's been low 5s. This has happened 3 times -...

Hi there. Am really desperately looking for advice. My mum ( diabetes suffered for 60 years) was diagnosed as having a hiatus hernia last year. She has experienced a lot of discomfort since which doesn’t seem to be easing. She had camera put down last November which leg to diagnosis. This week...

I have been signed off work after being carted into hospital in the summer when a pre-op assessment showed up some heart abnormalities. They thought I was having a heart attack (I felt pretty normal to be honest). 3 days later the hospital release me from the cardic care unit with a list of...

Hi all, I’ve had T1 for 14 years now, I was wondering, in your work place, does anyone have a dedicated space for testing and injecting or treating hypos? I’ve raised this with my boss and he’s finding me and other diabetics within the company I work for, a dedicated, hygienic place for testing...

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So it'll be officially 5 months since being diagnosed with diabetes in 4 days! I don't know if it's just my mind but is it possible to have a vitamin b12 deficiency this early on? I recently started getting this brown spots on lips for no apparent reason (don't smoke or any of the like). and...

Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind I'm not diabetic myself but my partner is. I've found that many partners don't know how to engage with their SO's when it comes to their diabetes and I'd love to change this. Were both in our early twenties and both feel that there's not enough support out...

There has been a bug going around and i've become one of the unfortunate victims! What are some home/safe remedies that you guys do when you get a cold? I'm afraid of taking cough medicines because every article I read says that it's bad for your BG and my BGs have been a tad bit high since...

Okay, i'll admit I had a more than normal amount of carbs saturday, sunday and monday.. On Saturday and Sunday the highest my blood sugar spiked to was about 6.8.. But last night it spiked to a 9.4! It started to go down slowly (it went to about 7.7, 20 mins later.) Then at around 2 am, I...

hey everyone so im 17 and Ive been type 1 since the age of 2. im worried about my feet as I have quite hardened skin (probably because its dry) and the sensation isn't as good as the rest of my foot. Is this a sign of something serious? Thank you!

Hello guys I'm Amirarsalan and new around here! I've been diagnosed with t1d since 2011 and ever since I've gone through a lot of stress without any reasons. However its getting worse these days and I'm asking you guys how you guys if you're also feeling the same way as one of T1D effects. I...

I'm just finishing the Inspirational Stories booklet for the Birmingham event on 1st September. It's looking great. Still some editing to be done so not quite there yet. On the last page I thought about adding some quotes which may have inspired us along our journeys. I think this would be a...

Hey team, I'm T1, have been for 8 years (it's my diaversary tomorrow!). I'm using a pump and a Libre, I have all the tools to keep my diabetes in check and lose the weight I've been slowly gaining, but I just am not holding myself accountable for it. I was hoping there was some sort of app or...

Hello, I am a newly diagnosed diabetic and learnt of my condition after being admitted to hospital after glucose levels were in tested in excess of 30mmol/L and drinking 6L per day. I feel the NHS has done an awesome job in the last two weeks in setting a plan to get my levels down to a...