type 1

  1. T

    New here

    Hello everyone I'm new here as the title says. I've been a type 1 since 11, now I'm 26. I dont who else to talk to about this disease, feels like I'm alone honestly so I just made this account. Anyways my question is after years of uncontrolled BS and a1c in 7s and 8s. I've finally got my a1c to...
  2. S

    Losing weight

    Am trying to lose weight but not entirely sure the best way about it with my type 1 diabetes and blood sugars as they have been a bit off and going quite low every once in a while... So am wondering if anyone on here has successfully lost weight and if so what diet plan did you use as i would be...
  3. M

    Birth control - nuvaring

    Hi all! I'm a 23 year old type 1 diabetic. Usually good control hba1c of 56. I do get down sometimes about my diabetes when my control isn't good and recently I've been really making an effort with my sugar's. Looking to getting a funded libra and pump in the future. Obviously birth control is...
  4. H

    At what Bg do you guys feel a hypo?

    Just wondering when you guys actually feel a hypo. Also i wanna chat with other teens around 14 yrs old because i haven’t chatted with a type 1 diabetic of my age in my whole life and wanna see other peoples experiences and help them.
  5. cara.lloyd

    Feedback for a Design project

    Mod Edit: this is Approved! Hi all, I was wondering if I could have some feedback on these prints I have made for my university degree! More specifically, whether the image and the intent behind it resonate with you as a someone who has had to finger-prick test. Description - I created this...
  6. oldgreymare

    Virtual DAFNE Course

    I was first invited to a one week intensive DAFNE course 2 years ago, but at last minute wasn't able to attend having broken my shoulder. All courses were cancelled in 2020, and for 2021 my CCG has substituted virtual programs using Microsoft Teams. Not expecting anything earth shattering from...
  7. C

    Confused about how insulin is working

    Hello all, I have been hovering in the background since last year when our son was diagnosed with T1 but would really appreciate some advice from all of you with the years of experience I don't have. Since diagnosis our sons basal insulin has reduced from 14 units down to 6 units and bolus is...
  8. L

    Exercise and weight loss

    Hi all, I wonder if anyone can help me? At the end of Feb I got really sick as gastroparesis has flared up. I went a month only managing to eat the equivalent of 1 whole meal a day and lost 7kg. Since then, my stomach is better (albeit slow) and I’ve decided to get right into health and fitness...
  9. sleepster

    Does it get easier? or more difficult?

    Hello, just interested in other people's experiences/opinions really. I was diagnosed 23 years ago and although technology etc has made control and living with diabetes easier, I have found that the longer I have diabetes the more difficult it gets. I mentioned this to my DSN and she said...
  10. Hannah Robyn

    Type 1 Vegan diet changed my insulin needs? Weird!

    Hey everyone, I've been a type 1 for almost 3 years and for the last year i've had good control. My last 2 a1c's were 52 and 49, which i'm pleased with. My Libre estimates my next one at 45, which will be even better! I enjoy learning about diet and nutrition, it's a hobby of mine, and i...
  11. Marie4james

    Metformin in type 1?

    Hi! I’m was diagnosed as type 1 recently and I’m on Levmir 5u morning 3u evening. (Switched from Lantus as I was going low at night and high during the day.) I’m also on novirapid 1:10carbs. My control has been really good since the switch to levemir. (I was up in the teens). My consultant...
  12. Marie4james

    Officially team 1.5

    Hi everyone! I had my endo app this morning and she was very confident in a type 1 diagnosis. I have been changed from Lantus to Levimir because of dropping at night and high during the day, carb counting with Novorapid and having a trial of Metformin. It’s taken over 10 years to get here...
  13. T

    Libre 2 Alarms

    Hi All, Newly diagnosed type 1, 3 weeks ago (on pancake day, yeah I know), just got my Libre 2. Interested to hear what numbers people have set for their alarms. I'm a keen cyclist, and my BG can drop very quickly when I'm out on a ride, so tempted to set a highish Hypo alarm, something around...
  14. M

    Daughter newly diagnosed T1-many questions!

    Good Morning All, My 15 yr old daughter was diagnosed with T1 diabetes out of the blue almost three weeks ago, and after the initial shock and hospital stay we are now getting down to the business of managing her condition which I know will get easier but right now feels like a full time job...
  15. P

    Ashamed.

    I have an appointment today with my DSN and really need to be honest and frank with her. Things are not going well but I know from past experiences I need to open up and admit that things aren't good to get the help I need. BUT I'm so ashamed of myself for letting things slide again. I can't...
  16. dmacdonald

    Video for Newly Diagnosed T1Ds

    Hi everyone I hope you’re all well. Over the past couple of months I have been working on producing a video for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetics where myself and 4 other fellow diabetics talk about our experience with type 1 diabetes and the achievements we have gained whilst managing the...
  17. K

    Type 1 Standard Metformin vs. Slow release issues

    Hi, I was trialled on Metformin because I have very high carb to insulin ratios at around 15 units of insulin per 10g of carbs. Standard metformin at just 500mg had an effect within 2 days of starting to take it and my insulin intake dropped by almost a third and my levels were much more...
  18. S

    High HbA1C around 8%

    Hi all, I found out I’m pregnant last week after noticing my blood glucose being higher than usual,unable to keep it stable and absence of my period although the PMS. I’m always a bit panicky when I see my BG too high or when I get a hypo... I try to take short morning walks after breakfast to...
  19. C

    Why am I suddenly getting dawn phenomenon?!

    Hi everyone, new to posting but not to reading the forum :) wondering if anyone can shed some light on a problem for me... I've been type 1 for 21 years and have never really suffered from dawn phenomenon, but for the last month or so I'm waking every day with sugars in the teens no matter what...
  20. L

    Has the Libre improved your control?

    I’m just about to be given a libre and was wondering how other t1s have found it? Has it improved your control? What can I expect?