relationships

Hi all, I am new to this forum, hoping to learn more about the condition. I, myself am not a diabetic person but my boyfriend is. He is a Type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed in his teens. I can't describe how much I love my boyfriend, I am seriously considering marriage with him. However, my...

Mainly calling to the men folk on here. Have any of you experienced severe ED as a result of T1. I'm 33 and haven't had any usable function for 13 months now. I've had 7 GPs dismiss me and one who prescribed medication I've tried Viagra for 6 months at all doses and Cialis at all doses and not...

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...

Hi all, I need some witty but non offensive responses for Christmas time pressure. In the past I have ended up screaming at people and I want go avoid it this year. We are spending Xmas with my MIL, a type 2 who has a casual approach to diet. I do not low carb, but do like to choose where my...

I have only lived in UK a year but I am already an expert at complaining about the weather, a popular English pastime. I complain about the weather and my ****** job and the dating scene in London and it feels great… it makes me feel exactly like everyone else. I get to be the proverbial...

Hi. Just have this feeling that men seem to be reluctant to post and ask questions on sexual problems and advice/solutions. I myself have had erectile problems and low Testosterone levels due to diabetes. I reckon this is a very under reported issue on DCUK and maybe it's because females are...