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Having had Type 1 diabetes for 46 years, I am acutely aware that people with type 1 diabetes are highly susceptible to dry feet (diabetic anhidrosis) due to nerve damage that affects sweat regulation. Proactive foot care is critical for preventing diabetic foot ulcers, serious infections, and...

Hello, my name is Dean. Although I've been a member for a long time this is my first post. I'm interested if other people have had a similar situation. Should I be concerned? I have been type 1 for over 20 years. I think I have been losing the ability to taste & smell food & drink over the...

Hi. Haven't posted in a long time, so, here goes. Is the Freestyle Libre 2+ actually fit for purpose? I have had my last 3 sensors for on me (including the one I'm wearing). Now I have to wait for Freestyle to send replacements or my GP to pull their finger out and actually prescribe some for...

I am type 1 diabetic and I use an insulin pump as well as the libre 3 plus sensors. I am overweight and my doctor has prescribed me Orlistat. There isn’t much up to date information I can find out there that may give any detail on what it’s like taking Orlistat as a t1 Diabetic. I’m curious if...

Hi everybody hope you are all well, ive been Type 1 & on injections since being diagnosed in 2017. I work 4 on 4 off, days & nights. However for the past 14 months ive been on days only, still on the 4 on 4 off. The reason for this is that I was so fatigued after working the shifts and...

I don't eat much, especially in the morning, because I often can't stomach it so it's once in a blue moon that I have breakfast. After I brush my teeth and use mouthwash, I often start to feel sick and my blood becomes high and it's not just in the morning but even in the afternoon or evening...

Hi everyone, T1D of 23 years here, been injecting my whole life and currently on Fiasp/Tresiba with a Dexcom One. I’m in the process of getting an insulin pump and I’ve been offered the Omnipod 5 or the Ypso pump on the NHS and struggling to decide which one to choose. I’ve gotten the demo...

So I’ve been type one for about 16 years now my HBA1c has been between 5.5 and 6.5 but recently has been in the 7 -8 range as I’m struggling with morning highs around 18mmol I have tried to go low carb, high protein but nothing is working to get these sugars under control, my diabetic team are...

I'm really embarrassed to write this as I've reached out on here for help many times before but I just can't seem to help myself. My levels are so high, constantly. This is because I either don't take my insulin or because I eat whatever I want and will either take a guess at the amount of...

Hi I'm a newly diagnosed type 1 diabetic. I was firstly misdiagnosed as type 2.Thing is I have anorexia and was 38kg(height 160cm) so I could not accept the diagnosis for a long time. I was put on meds(metformin at first then and glicazide was added) helped for a while - a few months and then my...

Hey everyone, I’ve been managing Type 1 for 14 years, but the last 2-3 years weight loss has been extremely tough since switching from pens to a pump. I’m 40 now, playing soccer 4 to 5x/week, lifting weights, and watching my diet (tracking carbs/calories), but fat loss feels impossible...

Hello everyone, I hope this message finds you well. I would be truly grateful for the insight of anyone who has experience with escitalopram, as I find myself at a small crossroads and could use a little guidance. Here’s my little story: My GP recently suggested that one possible way to ease...

Hi all I was diagnosed as Type 1 around 5 weeks ago and need a little advice! I have had good control since then (honeymooning for sure!) but I am heading to watch the Cricket at Edgbaston tomorrow which will be the first time I’ve properly drunk alcohol since diagnosis. It’s one of those...

Context: I was born in 1988 (36 years old). I've had diabetes since I was 7 (29 years). 74kg, 183cm. Healthy diet. Male. My blood sugar levels can vary on occasions. For example, I might eat something and get the wrong dose. But I microdose to correct these sorts of issues relatively quickly...

I’ve been using the Shuggah App for well over a year, but this past week has anyone else noticed a change. There is no Bluetooth option, so once I’ve applied a new sensor I can’t connect it back on. It has been working well up until I took that sensor off and put on a new one. There is no where...

Hi all, coming here in hope of some clarity - but not expecting any medical diagnosis. Approx. 2 years ago, I suddenly starting using the toilet alot, and was feeling very thirsty. Went for a blood test, HbA1C was at 109mmol/mol, so was diagnosed as T2. Immediately prescribed metformin (3x...

Hi. I’ve been told that I’m eligible for an artificial pancreas (hybrid closed loop system of pump + glucose sensor). I’ve been using Freestyle Libre glucose sensors for many years now, and my hba1c results have been constantly too high despite trying so hard to get them down. About 3 months...

Hey everyone I hope I can get some help a friend get me 5 packets of tresiba penfill from abroad since I'm running out and it's not longer available in my country my question is i was planning to order novopen 5 from AliExpress but I'm worried from ordering medical stuff from there is it safe so...

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 16 years old (I’m now 26) and I’m really struggling to keep a routine of looking after myself. I keep going through cycles of wanting to get on top of it so I start managing it really well but I start to put on weight and as soon as I notice that I just...

So as of a recent month or so my sugars have been super high, I've finally got them down to a good place gradually after having to increase my doses and ratios. I've had to double my ratio, now being on a 2:1 and my background was doubled from a 12 to about 22-24 depending on what's happening. I...