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  1. K

    Particpants requested! An investigation into the Impact that sleep quality has on mental health in people with Type 1 Diabetes

    An Investigation into The Impact that sleep quality has on mental health in people with Type 1 Diabetes I would like to invite you to participate in a research project that will take place on online or on the University of Northampton, Waterside Campus. I am a third-year university student at...
    • kiani
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    • Forum: General Message Board
  2. U

    Type 1 @ 37 after DKA

    Hi all, at the start of December I was showing some symptoms of diabetes and contacted my GP. They organised a blood test for just after Christmas but within that 3 week period I had lost around 15kg (from 94kg) but I am 6"3 and I've always been fit and healthy, I'm not obese etc. I called the...
  3. S

    Struggling

    Hi all, it’s been a little while since I have been on here. However, I’m needing some help/advice. I find myself struggling with the low moods and listless feelings of T1D atm. Firstly, I missed my diabetes appointment earlier this month. I was very upset about this. I waited all day by the...
  4. W

    New Diagnosis

    Hello my name is Wendy and this week my 19 year old son was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. This has taken the wind from my sales and turned my world upside down. I know this sounds extremely selfish and it’s about him and how he is, but I’m finding it so hard. I don’t know much about this...
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    Volunteers needed for Online Survey for Dissertation

    Hello, I hope everyone is having a lovely holiday weekend so far. My name is Olivia, and I am studying a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Brunel University, London. I am looking for volunteers with Type 1 Diabetes to take part in a 20-minute online survey into the relationship...
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    • Forum: General Message Board
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    Lifeguarding with Type 1 Diabetes

    Hi, I am a lifeguard but have had to stop temporarily since been diagnosed with Type 1. In the journey going back to lifeguarding and doing the work, how does one cope with checking their glucose levels often on poolside and keeping their levels normal? I have a libre, but it’s the law to not...
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    Research Opportunity-Virtual Diabetes Study!

    Research Opportunity My name is Caitlin Gibb, and I am a postgraduate student in the School of Psychology at the University of Surrey. I am studying for a Clinical doctorate in Psychology, which will allow me to become a qualified psychologist. Part of the doctorate involves a large piece of...
  8. pondita

    personalised instructor

    Hello all. I've been a LADA Type 1 since November 2020. I've taken the online courses, and studied studied. I've paid close attention to my diet. I've done all the research I can find to teach myself how to control my blood sugars. I've done all I can think to do on my own. But still, so...
  9. E

    Opportunity to take part in a research study on pregnancy after loss

    Hello! My name is Ella, I'm a PhD researcher at Newcastle University. I am looking to speak to women with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes who have had an experience/s of pregnancy loss and who have gone on to have a subsequent pregnancy. Here's a short video to explain: For more information and...
  10. graceelizabeth31

    Dissertation Research

    Hi Everyone! I am Grace, a third year university student studying sociology and also a type 1 diabetic! I am in search for any type 1 diabetics between the ages of 18-25 who are willing to be interviewed for my dissertation. My study looks at 'How does the social stigma of Type 1 Diabetes...
  11. K

    Participants Needed for Master's Research Project.

    Hi guys, fellow type one diabetic here. I'm currently a final year master's student studying Cyberpsychology. I am recruiting participants for my thesis. Background research: There is quite a substantial amount of research indicating that medical devices score quite poorly on usability, meaning...
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    Online Questionnaire: Attitudes to type 1 diabetes and glucose control

    Hello all, I am a final year Psychology undergraduate student at Birkbeck, University of London conducting a study that looks at the relationship between attitudes and experiences of Type 1 Diabetes, and glucose control. The study will take 15-20 minutes to complete, and all responses are...
  13. M

    Research survey about the management of Type 1 diabetes

    Hi All! My name is Alex and I'm a design student at the University of Leeds. I am currently undertaking a dissertation project surrounding the management of Type 1 diabetes and any products that are used to do this. I am undertaking some broad research to highlight the main problems people have...
    • mn17ad
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    • Forum: General Message Board
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    Wanting to help young families / newly diagnosed.

    Good Afternoon, Born in 1990 & Diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 1994. I recently “helped out” a 8 year old who had been diagnosed 18+ months ago with diabetes, it was a friend of a family friend and his parents were struggling with the everyday problems and found the doctors/nurses at times...
  15. Y

    Just joined

    Hello fellow peeps with diabetes. I am new to the forums but not to having type 1 - 17 years.
  16. 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...
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: General Message Board
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    Online Research Survey - Predictors of non-adherence to insulin therapy..

    Hello Everyone :)!! I am currently in my 3rd year of Cognitive and Clinical Neuroscience at Westminster University. My dissertation investigates predictors of non-adherence to insulin therapy in individuals with Type 1 Diabetes. It’s a study aiming to distinguish factors contributing to <7.5%...
  18. E

    Help!

    Hi so my fiance is type 1 poorly controlled diabetic and has been for over 13 years. He is just getting over a nasty bout of cellulitis in his foot which has meant numerous antibiotics and hospital visits. As a result hes having regular check ups at the hospital with the foot specialist. They...
    • Ezmo
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Newbies say hello here!
  19. C

    question

    I caught a cold recently. I checked my blood sugar four times yesterday, but almost every time the number went high above 200 which made me feel extremely depressed, and it didn't seem to go down even after taking extra insulin... I really don't know what to do, Please help me.
  20. Sweetcycle

    Hello everyone

    I am a Type one diabetic (diagnosed age 9) so I am not a newbie but definitely new to this forum! I am a pump user and representative of my student led project called 'Sweetcycle'. I have always struggled with controlling my type one, especially as a teen... my hormones meant I was on a...
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