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So last year I was diagnosed with GD in my pregnancy.. Baby came October 15 and all was well then May this year I was taking funny turns and hospital told me I was not type 1 and gave me insulin, monitor and nurse details and sent me on my way... So I've been living life like a strict dieting...

HI, I have chronic pancreatitis, recently my sugars are constantly dropping even though i am eating food. I wanted to check if it is due to chronic pancreatits because in this disease the food is not digested properly, i am taking creon as well, so is it possible that even my sugar is not...

Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask which infusion set would be best to use in my arm? I have never tried to use my arm but after 12 years of injections and infusion sets my stomach needs a break! I am on a medtronic 640G and currently using Sure-T's because of kinking but I do have some quick...

I'm a type 1 diabetic, and I have always taken my lantus at night. I thought the reason for this was because when your body is dormant for an extended period of time, your blood sugar naturally rises, and thus taking lantus before falling asleep counteracts this. For this reason, at times I have...

Hello everyone i was diagnosed with type 1 recently and i'm already having my braces put on months ago , i'm kinda worried since uncontrolled blood sugar affect gums and teeth , and i still cant seem to get my numbers in range :( i'm starting to feel some kind of clicking in my teeth but i dont...

Hi all :) I've applied for a job as a healthcare assistant with the NHS, I used to work in a pharmacy and loved the nature of the job so want to progress in healthcare. I've got an interview (woo) but.. it says this in my 'progress after interview' email... Occupational Health Outstanding...

I have been experiencing severe lantus hypos 30-40 minutes after injecting. If I see some blood coming out after injecting, I might be in trouble. This is taking up my whole morning routine, as I need to be ready to get my crash stash at any minute. It's not that I'm injecting into muscles or...

I was wondering if anyone can help me I am type 1 and recently I have been getting lots of nose bleeds about 20 a week which equal to about 3-4 a day my blood sugars are well under control but I don't know if it's diabetes related has anyone else had a similar problem?

Hi! Four weeks ago I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes after being rushed to hospital experiencing laboured breathing... turned out to be DKA. There is no diabetes in my family at all, so this has come as a massive shock, I barely even knew what diabetes was before. The main reason I've...

Morning, Has anyone else had any issue with being tired all of the time? My blood sugar levels are up and down like a rollercoaster lately and I don't know why. My diet is good, my exercise pattern is good, I work full time but lately I am just exhausted. I don't just mean tired, I literally...

Hello! I'm type 1 diabetic and am thinking of getting my first tattoo- it will be on my arm. Just looking for some advice about the whole process and caring for it? Would anyone warn against them? Thanks! Emily

I was ill with flu-like symptoms since start of March and finally got rid of it after 3 weeks. I also had GI issues and the doctor told me to get on Metronidozole for 2 weeks to try to clear up some kind of bacteria. After 2 weeks course, feeling horrible, with weird taste in my mouth, I...

Hi, iv'e just joined today so hello! I am type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed exactly 2 years ago last week. I have been doing ok but am now struggling. I would be grateful for any help that anyone can give :) I've been on Tresiba for 6 months now and am really struggling. Some days it keeps me...

Hi everyone, I am 31 years old have been T1 since I was 9, I am having a recurrent chemical pregnancies (5 times) I am taking novorapid insulin and levemir + metformin I did all needed tests for RPL and nothing is wrong except having a sticky blood and I took clexane for this in the last 3...

Hi all, I've had type 1 for nearly 9 years now, and I'm coming up 21 years old :) I am currently in my final year at University in Nottingham, studying Graphic Design. It's coming up to the point where I embark on my final project of uni, ever! We are allowed to write our own briefs/projects...