newly diagnosed type 1

Hi.. I was recently diagnosed with Type 1 in Feb. Levels at that time were through the roof, I had all the classic symptoms- thirst, needing the toilet a lot, headaches. Had tests and was sent straight to hospital and put on insulin. I’m currently taking Toujeo and Humalog for meals. Over the...

Hey guys hope you're all well, I have been newly diagnosed on Saturday with type 1 diabetes. I'm still so overwhelmed by all the information given to me and I'm struggling, basically I have a Tresibo pen I take in the morning then I have a NovoRapid pen I take before each meal 3 times a day. I...

I was diagnosed with type 1 at the end of September, out of hospital and injecting insulin since early October. When I was diagnosed my BMI was slightly underweight, though I think by now it's back to being within the healthy range. My bolus ratio is currently 1 unit for 10g carbs (breakfast &...

Hi, Every now and then my blood sugar seems to spike for no reason that I can think of. For example this afternoon four hours after lunch it shot up to over 11mmol. Any ideas as to what's causing this? Thank you!

Hi again, Could you please recommend any internet sources for newly diagnosed patients/children with t1d? I'm searching on various web pages, however, want to get some relevant recommendations.

Hey folks. Roughly four years ago, I was suspected to have developed type 2 diabetes when I was around 23 years old. Specialists outside of my GP concurred with this sentiment. My HbA1c was sitting around 8-9%. I was overweight at the time and had been all but completely immobile for almost an...

Hello, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in January after a DKA at 44. I’ve felt really lost since as I’ve been left to deal with it with little help. COVID has prevented me from getting the usual level of care. My sugars are often over 14 when I wake up and bouncing from 4 to 19 throughout...