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  1. martl

    Temporary loss of T1 following sickness

    Hi, A year ago I caught a bug from my young son which resulted in pretty nasty vomiting and diarrhoea for about a day. For about 48 hours afterwards my T1 diabetes seemed to disappear. I was able to eat what I wanted without taking insulin with no affect on my blood sugar levels. I'd company...
  2. Dr Snoddy

    Type 2 and vulnerable person shopping slots

    Until this week I was going to the supermarket about once every eight days. However, since the advice changed in the UK, my local supermarket has been busier with few people wearing masks or social-distancing. I am feeling increasingly nervous. Have other Type 2s been able to get priority for...
  3. S

    Coronavirus and diabetes

    Hi guys! My first ever post, I’ve been diabetic since I was 5, I’m now 25!!! I suffer with anxiety, health anxiety, and anxiety about my diabetes and having a hypo!!!! I have a question, I’m sorry if anyone’s offended but with my health anxiety I worry about anything and everything! I’m...
  4. N

    Possible causes and triggers of T1?

    Hi All, my son (15) was diagnosed with T1 just a few days ago and while he is still in hospital I am fighting here with myself - to accept his diagnose. I am still asking myself what we could do differently? What recently changed in our life/environment? What could triggered this? I have...