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  1. Andra Gabriela

    Second honeymoon?

    Hello everyone, Hope you are all well. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes a little over a year ago but I feel like I still have so much to learn. I am going through a bit of a weird diabetic situation and was wondering if anyone else went through it: a few months after starting my insulin...
  2. B

    Accidentally stabbed my thumb with my insulin needle. Any worries?

    So yeah, I just finished doing my dose of levemir insulin, and as I removed the needle from my leg, my hand slipped somehow and I managed to plunge it into the side of my thumb. Obviously I'm the only one who used the needle, so there shouldn't be any risk of infection or anything, right?
  3. W

    HAS ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCED THESE SYMPTOMS? I NEED YOUR HELP

    Hi there, before I start with the symptoms I thought it would be beneficial to put a bit of background. I’m female, 22 and was diagnosed type 1 diabetic 4 years ago when I was 18 after going into ketoacidosis. I have the freestyle libre and Miao Miao, novorapid and tresiba. I have been to my...
    • Whitney
    • Thread
    • diabetes freestyle libre insulin novorapid tresiba type1 type1diabetes
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: General Message Board
  4. T

    Omnipod Starter

    Hi everyone! I’ve been on pens since the age of 11...now I’m 27 and I’ve chosen to go onto a pump - specifically the omnipod. Change makes me really nervous and my anxiety flares up although I am very excited ! I wanted to see if anybody can give me any tips for starting on an omnipod ! How long...
  5. T

    Hi! Newbie here.

    Hey people! :) My name is Cristiana and I'm 27 - I've been riding the rollercoaster of the 'betes now for 16 years. My fiancé told me to explore the world of forums because it's something i've never really participated in. Up until about two years ago I was very reserved about my diabetes and...
  6. Ian Knight

    Changing from Novorapid to Fiasp insulin.

    After approximately 20 years using Novorapid my diabetes consultant has switched me to Fiasp as I have too high peaks after meals. I use a Freestyle Libre sensor to monitor results. I'm about a week in and my early experience has been that for like for like insulin doses my results have...
  7. L

    Feeling guilty and wanting to apologise

    I want to apologise. Hi Everyone, hope you are all staying safe and well. I’ve been feeling very guilty and wanted to get it off my chest so be prepared for a little bit of a long read! Due to having Type 1 Diabetes and living with my dad who has COPD and asthma, I was prepared to stay at...
    • Lila
    • Thread
    • corona virus covid-19 covid19 lockdown guilt humalog insulin levemir lockdown stockpiling type 1 diabetes
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: General Message Board
  8. R

    Type 2, now Type 1, Hba1C down from 110 to 67

    Hi All I have joined the forum today, mainly as a response to my Life insurance Quote, but will come back to that! I was first diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes 11 years ago (Although it could be that this was an assumption!), I had my eldest and nothing more was said, I self diagnosed when...
  9. M

    Travelling to the uk

    Hi I will be traveling to the UK later this year. I am from Australia. I plan to be traveling long term in Europe and would like to know if it's difficult/expensive to get insulin in the UK. Thank you
  10. F

    Insulin Dose required

    My mother has been suffering from diabetic conditions from the last 15 years. She has been on medications mainly Glimepiride and her sugar levels were round about 200 mg/dl most of the times. But since the last few months, her sugar levels have been on the very high side (sometimes exceeding 400...
  11. sam4

    FIASP and Insulin Pump

    Hello I have been having spikes post meals, and have tried giving insulin earlier before eating, sometimes to no avail. I often return to target before lunch for example after breakfast. I am on the Accu Chek Insight and wondered if anyone had any experience of FIASP with an insulin pump. Thanks
  12. T

    Robust Levels Of Insulin

    What does it mean if you have 'robust levels of insulin'. I have Type 2 diabetes for years. My blood sugar levels have remained consistently high. I have never been given any education or support. I have lots of symptoms ie extreme thirst, continuous thrush, boils, eye trouble,and loads of other...
  13. 1oldgal

    Advice needed on Exercise, Insulin and BG

    Hi, When I was first diagnosed 2 years ago with T1 I had lost alot of weight and strength, I have managed to get my weight back up but I need to restore some physical strength. I have tried walking but that does not build much muscle. I am trying a system that is a cross between Pilates/ yoga...
  14. B

    Excercise and hypo

    Hi everyone! I have just joined the forum and I am still new. I am happy to finally be able to converse with people I could relate to. I have two questions that are bothering me. I wonder if anyone could assist me in this regard. My questions are as follows: Is it advisable to exercise without...
  15. B

    BG after meals

    Hello I am sorry to be a bother to you all today, I was wondering if anyone could help me I'm a little confused in regards to counting Carbs, ill list my issue below. Before a meal my sugars can be 7, I do my insulin 20mins before my meal, for breakfast it was porridge and a banana, it started...
  16. J

    Tresiba

    At my last hospital checkup my hba1c was 5.6, the best I've ever had but my doc. suggested I tried moving from Lantus to Tresiba. I've not been on Tresiba for long but so far I have no control. Blood sugars jumping high to low and it's making me feel so down & frustrated! Has anybody else...
    • Jess22
    • Thread
    • basal control controlling sugar levels insulin lantus struggling tresiba
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Message Board
  17. S

    Moving abroad to backpack/travel

    Hi there, I am in my mid 20s and have type 1 diabetes for 10+ years with ok control. I am really eager to move to Australia/New Zealand area so I can travel/work for 1-2 years. Does anyone have experience doing this with type 1 - especially need some advice re insulin, needles, blood testing...
  18. C

    Cramp & short acting insulin

    I just had to post this as I battled for years with intense and incredibly painful cramps that would bring me to tears of agony. I also have a memory problem due to a traumatic brain injury so a few months back my meds were changed from lantus and novorapid to metformin and Tresiba and during...
  19. B

    Advice on Australian healthcare needed

    Hello Everyone, I'm not actually diabetic myself but my partner has Type1. He currently injects with Lantus and NovoRapid. We have just had visas approved to do a working holiday in Australia for 12 months. I am wondering if anyone knows about or has experience with obtaining insulin in...
  20. S

    How to keep insulin from freezing in sub zero conditions.

    Hi. I have been trying to find the best way to do this but without much luck so far. I've tried searching travel and mountaineering forums and even tried to contact people that have been to very cold climates (no reply - I guess they are the 'famous/busy' people that don't have time). Does...
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