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  1. S

    New Pump Options

    Hi everyone, this is my first time posting on a forum so bear with me. I'd really appreciate some advice! I've been offered my pump upgrade and I'm struggling to pick which one to go for. I'm currently on a Minimed 670G and use a Libre (so I've no experience with a Dexcom or CGM and don't think...
  2. B

    Just diagnosed

    Hi, I've just been diagnosed with type 2. At first I didn't feel like it would bother me. I knew I had to make some serious changes and I was ready for that but today I just feel like I don't even know where to start and that I want to bury my head in the sand and ignore everything. How many...
  3. flowerbloom

    How to recharge....

    Hello, Whilst I have had type one for four years now I feel as though I should have this in the bag, so to speak, however there are times when the whole thing tires me out. I am pretty sure many of you will be able to relate? My question - what do you do to simplify things? How do you...
  4. Ruby1994

    Food help for performer

    Hello, I was diagnosed with type 1 less than two weeks ago in Gran Canaria. I am a dancer/circus performer and was on my first professional contract for three months in Gran Canaria performing every night and I loved it! My contract was meant to finish 2nd November but due to being blue...
  5. LaraM

    T1 newly diagnosed mid 30's

    Hi I was diagnosed beginning of June with type 1 diabetes. My levels have been all over the place and I was sitting in my late 20's up until a couple of weeks ago. It is slowly starting to become real and seems quite overwhelming also not loving that i am not in complete control. Feeling a bit...
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