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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Deleted member 527103" data-source="post: 2599460">I find it very sad when I read about people who are newly diagnosed with Type 1 say that they cannot cope with the limitations. Thankfully, when I was first diagnosed (20 years ago), I was told "diabetes should not stop you doing anything". And it hasn't. Sure, I have to be a bit more prepared than I was but with new technology such as Libre, it is much easier than it was.It took some perseverance with lots of trial and learning but it has never stopped me travelling, working long but rewarding (albeit often stressful) hours, exercising (everything from cycling to running to climbing to sailing to flying trapeze to ...) and eating what I want. Currently, I have no complications from my diabetes - all my blood tests and eye test (apart from those about getting old) come back clear. I believe it is a strong case of attitude and that first appointment telling me I can do what I want started me on the right course.</blockquote>

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