type1diabetes

  1. D

    Approved Recruiting 18 Participants: An online, self-compassion intervention for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes

    An online, compassion intervention for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM; T2DM) What is the aim? My name is Hetashi and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist. As part of my research, we are exploring whether a four-week Compassionate Mind Training can help reduce experiences...
  2. J

    Blood sugars very high continuously

    Ok so I'd like some advice ASAP I'm trying to ring the diabetes helpline in the week but they're not available after 3pm they've just said to check your blood sugars more often in the cold weather, drink plenty of water and if my blood sugars get very very high and I can't get them down then I...
  3. M

    Help with splitting Levemir

    Hi! So I was started on 17u levemir at 9pm and 5-6 units of Novorapid with every meal. However the 17u of levemir drop me too much at night. Especially from 12am to 3am and dont give me coverage in the afternoon. It only keeps my sugars stable from 9pm to 3pm, after which i start rising. Also...
  4. yerachmiel

    Remember while you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but you must do it)

    In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...
  5. emjs2180

    Change of prescription

    So today I received my repeat prescription using Pharmacy2U. Now this is a great service but the wrong sized needles were delivered. After speaking to them they informed me that they get the prescription from my GP and the GP had sent through the wrong needles. I called my GP and spoke to a...
  6. BeckiDover

    Freestyle Libre - Bleeding from sensor

    Hi all! I finally got round to ordering the Freestyle Libre starter pack by abbot last week - it arrived on Monday and i couldn't wait to get it on! Everything was going well until today (so two days after application), I noticed my arm is bleeding beneath the sensor and so the adhesive is all...
  7. J

    Approved A survey for type 1 diabetics or their parents.

    To all type 1 diabetics and parents of type 1 diabetics, The survey, "Type 1 Diabetics and Antibiotics" was created for you to answer. The goal in creating this survey was to see if antibiotics could potentially increase the risk of developing type 1 diabetes in those who are genetically...