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  1. C

    Bike Touring

    Hi All! I was diagnosed in November 2024 with Type 1 and prior to this had always been a keen ultra distance rider and bike packer. I had already booked a trip to Japan to bike tour for 3 months before my admission which is still going ahead! Has anyone done any bike touring or back to back days...
    • CatK123
    • Thread
    • cycling excercise sport and exercise sports sports nutrition t1 cycling
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Exercise/Sport
  2. J

    Waterproof patches for sensor

    T1 for 51 yrs using Dexcom G6 for 3 years. Looking for recommendations for overlay patches that stay on for the full 10 days when used frequently in water. I’ve tried skin tac with a Dexcom patch but it’s still coming off. I do exercise classes, swimming & running and use a hot tub and...
  3. T

    Type 1 Diabetic exercise study

    Hello Everyone, As I am very new to these forums, I was just writing to see if there may possibly be any interest in a research study I intend to be doing next month. As a Type 1 diabetic myself, I have decided that my 3rd year university dissertation will be based around observing the impacts...
  4. A

    Hba1c and surgery dilemma

    Hello everyone, my name is Abdul koyes and I've been type 2 diabetic 10yrs. So I started eating healthy and exercising and to be honest I was as fit as ever. Early last year my left knee started to hurt so gave up running and as chef who spends 10hours a day, 6 days a week I couldn't risk...
  5. C

    MMA and Diabetes?

    So I have had diabetes for around 4 and a half years now and one thing that has been hugely affected is my motivation and dedication to the gym, I used to love it where as these days my control isn't very good and i always feel completely knackered! My GP said forcing myself into exercise will...
    • Caleb Bezzant
    • Thread
    • exercise fighting fitness health mma muscle sport sports strength ufc
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Exercise/Sport
  6. GaryS

    Guiness World Record Attempt - Diabetic Advice?

    Hi All, I have been a diabetic for 18 years (with poor control) but this is the first time i have reached out in a forum. However my partner has convinced me that I should reach out to those with Diabetes for advice and tips. At the end of May I will be undertaking a challenge of playing...
  7. J

    New product for diabetics??

    Hi, I'm currently at university and we have been set a task to come up with a new and innovative product, our product is a sportswear item like a bra or vest that would have technology integrated in it that would test sweat and alarm the wearer when their blood sugars are getting too low. I am...
  8. llinos owen

    Newbie!!!

    Hi, My name is Llinos. I live in Wales and I'm type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed in 2012 when I was 15 years old. I am a student studying health and social care with sociology and i'm a keen rugby and netball player. I am on a low-carb diet and I'm currently using Apidra solostar and Lantus...
    • llinos owen
    • Thread
    • diabetes awareness diabetes diet diabetes type 1 diet advice diet control hb1ac healthy hyperglycemia sports student
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Newbies say hello here!
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