#type1

PLEASE consider reading if you have any type of continuous glucose monitor to help a new type 1 out :( I have never used any sort of CGM yet but am seriously considering trying one out.. I need to control my glucose levels better without the anxiety and unpredictability. I don’t know what to...

Hi, Among all the issues, always one thing is on my mind: how parents struggle with everyday diabetic life. Are there any parents of newly diagnosed children? What kind of challenges you and your child face while living with diabetes?

Hello All! I just learned that I have type 1 diabetes. I also have cerebral palsy and this is an incredibly tough combo for insulin treatments. I would like to cycle where I put the insulin but this is incredibly difficult as you all can imagine. I was wondering if anyone has any tips on how to...

Its been about 3 weeks now since I was diagnosed with type 1, it's been a rollercoaster but I tend to get overwhelmed at times. My diet is now very particular and sugar is off limits since my blood sugar tends to be 300-400 for now, which I'm very worried about. I have to inject insulin about 3...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with type 1 when I was 10. I am now 20. My diabetes has never been what I would describe as ‘well controlled’ as much as I have tried. I am on a pump and a sensor but have frequent hypos and also frequent highs. I have just been told I have peripheral neuropathy in...