type 1

Hi there I've been a type one diabetic for over twenty years in the last five I've suffered from horrendous frequent hypos with no warning. My consultant has just prescribed me degludec (excuse my spelling!) and I was wondering if anyone was suffering from severe hypos and had been helped by...

I,ve been type one Diabetic for 15 years (now 19) and I've recently been having an issue when exercising. Particularly when in the gym my muscles shake after any exercise. This feels very similar to taking a hypo but my blood sugar levels are normal. It has really put me off exercising as it's...

Hey all, I'm a Type 1 diabetic who for the past 4-5 years have been fighting a constant battle with the before bed BG and the waking up BG. I'm currently on Lantus and take 18 units which has been reduced since i was first diagnosed 12 years ago. The issue i have if i go to bed with a BG of say...

i have a contour next one glucose monitor not the usb one but the other one i got it for free off here. i'm just about to change my prescriptions for testing strips and lancet needles from freestyle neo to the new contour one can somebody tell me what strips and lancet needles i need for this...

Not sure if this is the right place, I'm more seeking advice and reassurance than anything else. I'm new to the forums, but here goes. I'm recently diagnosed with Type 1 since the 3rd of November, and lately my blood sugar readings have been dropping lower and lower, with sometimes erratic...

Ok folks... got to say I've been really pleased lately as I thought I had my diabetes figured out - with micro managing this wonderful condition I had noticed that the DP usually hit me between about 5 am - 8 am where my sugar levels rose between 4 and 5 mmol and was running high post meal. with...

Hope i am not being too premature but i thought I would just share this - As you may or may not be aware if you have read my previous posts - I am T1D on MGI's taking Novorapid and Lantus and i have been having quite a few issues which i have sought advice using this forum regarding problems...

Hi Yesterday morning i had missed my morning exercise due to some priory work. I had tested by blood glucose in morning and after coming from office. It was in range. After having dinner, i stared to get some headache. Once again i tested my blood. It was 255 mg/dl. will the headache also...

Hi guys, Sorry if this is in the wrong area; but I am looking into booking my first retinopathy screening, I got sent out the letter with all the contact details of clinics that carry this out but have lost it! I've tried looking online but can't quite find places that do this around me. Can...

Hello everyone. I'm a type 1 on shots Lantus + Novorapid for 24 years, I managed my diabetes well (latest A1C 6.2%) till this point. In the past 2 weeks my Lantus just stopped working. Sugar steadily rises in between meals. I'm in damage control mode, very strict diet (mainly boiled white rice...

Hello, I think it's time I admit I need help. I have had type 1 diabetes for nearly 6 years now and things are not looking up. Through these years, I have had roughly 16 episodes of severe nightly hypoglycemia - bad enough to have the ambulance called, as I lose consciousness when I'm asleep. I...

Hey all, I was diagnosed five years ago w/ T1 - not in DKA, but had an A1c of 12 and had had symptoms for a few months. Since then my A1cs have been 5.8 - 6.5 (just twice above 6.0). In the last couple of months I've awoken with my big toes asleep two or three times. In the last two weeks I've...

After eight hours waiting in A&E with a non-diabetes related problem, no sleep the following day to make it up, having to sort out Mum because she was assaulted that night, I was beyond shattered when I came to do my evening insulin, and got my doses mixed up. 36 Novorapid and 6 Lantus instead...

I'm looking to understand how low an HbA1c is realistic for people with type 1 diabetes of differing ages and recency of diagnosis. I feel that with good management, An HbA1c of below 6% (42 mmol/mol) is attainable for most of us so I'd be interested to hear from all of you with type 1 and...

Hi all, Im basically after some advice, I will keep is a short as i can. I dont know if i should have the flu jab this year, I had it last year and i became very ill, I couldnt eat, all i wanted to do was sleep, I could keep anything i did manage to eat down and i basically felt like i had...

Morning all, Had injection last night for the first time, asked the dr and he said no raise in BG. I call BS. temp basal on corrections in place. anyone else experienced this?

Diabetes Awareness Month 2016 is here! Awareness is incredibly important, and it can be surprising how little people know about the condition, how it develops, and what to do to help someone in an emergency. We're painting the world blue this November. We're sharing some wallpapers which you...

Hi all, After injecting my arms, stomach and legs for 19 years I have recently found myself in need of some advice for my stomach area. I attend Lindy Hop and Tap dancing lessons once a week and love it, and im male at the age of 29. However I do not like the way my stomach looks as I have...