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I'm just curious as to what everyone thinks. I've been trying to wrap my head around it for a few days now. Some say environmental factors such as viruses, some say genetics. But I don't know. I just want to hear everyone's opinions on why Type One exists and why they think they got it.

Hello everyone! Of course I am speaking about eating. Most people like to eat, like to taste the food, enjoy different meals. That's a pleasure which is a big part of the "living is worth it" feeling. What is the hardest part of this illnes for you? I have been diagnosed with type I diabetes a...

Hello everyone! I'd like to introduce myself, I'm Marton, and I have been diagnosed with type I. diabetes 1 month ago. I found this forum online, and thought I would be a frequent user. See you in other threads! Cheers! :)

So I had my second blood test today to confirm if I have diabetes or not....I mentioned in my first post I was told my number was 8.4, which was my hba1c result I think converted the new way it’s 68mmol/mol....so I am very nervous now they said they should get my results back tomorrow. I have...

I had my first review of my bloods after being diagnosed in early September. I was at 103 but now I'm at 66! Not where it needs to be but I'm very happy with where I'm at so far. I've been playing a bit fast and lose with my diet, mostly just cutting down on carbs, and I had a horrid time with...

I've had type 1 diabetes since the age of 11 so I know abit about Diabetes, but my understanding of type 2 is very limited. A friend of mine recently had a couple of episodes where he passed out unexpectedly. His doctor eventually diagnosed him as type 2 diabetic and said that the passing out...

Greetings from rainy California! I am a woman in my early 40's with a strong family history of type I AND II diabetes, both. I guess I got double-whammied. I've had gestational diabetes in the past, but that was 20 years ago, and it went away afterwards. It also went overlooked until nearly the...

Hey all, I’m starting a blog telling my journey with Type-1 diabetes. I was diagnosed as a young adult 2 years ago and I’m hoping people can learn from my story (and my many, many mistakes along the way!). If you’re interested in checking it out, please get in touch. My main goal is to show...

hi everyone, it's been about one month since i was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and so far I think I've had a hypo at least once a day. Im guessing this is the honeymoon period and my doses have been lowered and I test a lot to keep on top of it all. However in the last few days Ive decided to...

My paternal grandmother, my aunt, my mother and my uncle have all be diagnosed. Deep down I knew there was a strong chance. I lost 45 pounds 3 years ago, and gained it all back. Just a couple days ago I got the news...I was diagnosed with t2....I have started working out but I feel confused...