type 1

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...

Hi guys was just wondering if you could help me out. This may be a strange question but what do you guys use to carry your diabetes kits in? - Reason why I am asking is that I currently use a shoulder type canvas messenger bag (size is medium to large) which Is great to carry my kit in and...

Hi all, I am 29 years old and have had Type One diabetes since the age of 10. After 19 years I thought it was about time I joined the site. I have always tried to never let my diabetes get in the way and have been doing Lindy Hop Dancing and Tap Dancing for the last 3 years and take part in...

Hi everyone, I'm a newly diagnosed Type 1. I'm 21 and was admitted to hospital 6 weeks ago. Finding it a big lifestyle change at the moment. I have 2 older brothers who are also type 1 so I've got some help there. Just wondering how others have found diagnosis when older? I'm still yet to go...

Ive been selected by INPUT to be recorded discussing my CGM and pump on film next week!! :wacky: Is anyone else coming?

Hey, hoping someone might be able to offer some advice. For the last week or so, my blood sugars have been a bit all over the place, but mostly rising for no reason (that I can figure out). For example, this morning when I woke up I was at 4.4 but by the time I got to the office I was up to...

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, I am going to Spain at the weekend and it's my first trip since T1 diagnosis in January 2016. I think I have all my meds sorted but I wondered if I need a letter for the airport as I haven't got one! Also any tips greatly appreciated as I am struggling to keep my numbers down at the moment...

Hi all, I'm totally baffled at the moment and am finding this topic is playing on my mind every single day and really getting me down. What is best for someone with type 1 diabetes? High carb, low fat? Or low carb, high fat? When I say best, I mean best for long term health. Which, if either...

Hi all, I have recently moved from the UK to Costa Rica for a job for 2 years and I am struggling a little with my diabetic control. In the UK I was well controlled, minimal hypos and an HbA1c of 6.5 (when I left in June 2016). I have been Type 1 diabetic for 25 years, since I was 2 years old...