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  1. AshleighRose

    T1D masters student looking for research participants!

    Hi! I am a Type 1 diabetic of 20 years(!!!) and current masters student at the University of Kent researching Type 1 diabetes and risk taking behaviours. I am looking for participants to complete an online questionnaire about their diabetes and overall health and wellbeing, as well as partake...
  2. Teapot99

    T1D - What age where you when you were diagnosed?

    Hi everybody, I thought I would create a poll to see at what age everybody on here was diagnosed with T1D. I just thought it would be nice to see how long each person has been diagnosed. I have spoken to quite a few people and this was suggested for me to do. I was wondering if anybody was...
  3. Teapot99

    Hello everybody

    Hi everybody, I am a 26 year old T1d and I have been diabetic since I was 5 years old, so it's not very new to me. I am joining the community forum in hope to be able to meet some other diabetics that are going through a similar situation to me as I am not alone (surrounded by supportive...
    • Teapot99
    • Thread
    • alone anxiety buddy network burnout health anxiety new and not sure wat to do new challenge stress ptsd type 1 type 1 diabetes
    • Replies: 40
    • Forum: Newbies say hello here!
  4. L

    The wait for appointments

    Anyone been in the same boat? My diabetic appointments are getting moved, was ment to be seen this month and now been moved to august. Feel like there is no support for diabetes , especially when the condition effects my mental health so much. Also i went back on my libre yesterday, i find it...
    • lauren1993x
    • Thread
    • appointments burnout freestyle freestyle libre hospital libre mental health type 1 typeone
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Message Board
  5. S

    Participants required for a study on the factors that predict quality of life in UK adults with type one diabetes.

    Participants required for a study on the factors that predict quality of life in UK adults with type one diabetes. Hello, I am type one diabetic myself and am currently studying for a masters degree. For my research dissertation I have decided to link my research to type one diabetes as this is...
    • sophiegf
    • Thread
    • diabetic research research participation research study researcher type 1 type 1 diabetes type 1 diabetes research type 1 in adulthood typeone
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Message Board
  6. E

    Car InsurAcne help form type 1 diabetic

    Hi folks, I’m new to DUK and hope what I am asking for support for is ok. I am a carer for a T1 diabetic who recently was successful in winning an appeal with the DVLA. In regard of hyper awareness. I am looking to help secure insurance for a new car , my question is, can anyone advice, share...
  7. A

    Taking longer to recover from hypos and hyperglycaemic - is it normal?

    Hi all! Just wanted some thoughts from other diabetics. I've been type 1 for almost 20 years and for the last 2 years moved onto a closed loop system with a pump and dexicom and I've managed to bring my hb1ac to 43 and overall my control has become better. Over the last year I have noticed...
  8. T

    Complications impacting MH

    Hey everyone, So happy to join but hate to start this forum journey so negatively. I’m really going through it right now with complications. Im a new mum, had some pre existing complications but since pregnancy and the birth, they got so much worse. (Unplanned pregnancy but v wanted and...
  9. B

    Smart guard training: CGM settings question

    Hi all, I’ve been using the Guardian sensor 4 for the past month, and the 780g Medtronic pump for many years. I’m due to have my virtual Smartguard training on Tuesday to activate the closed loop system, however am slightly confused by one of the tasks I’m due to complete beforehand. I am...
  10. CathyFP

    Covid Vaccinations

    Are type 1 diabetics prioritised for Covid boosters?
  11. A

    !Research Participants needed! Type 1 Diabetes and disordered eating/eating disorder

    Hi everyone, To take part please follow this link: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e9fJrj2VsT3s4m2 My name is Rebecca and I am a trainee clinical psychologist who is doing some research with individuals with Type 1 Diabetes and struggle with or have struggled with...
    • adesr13
    • Thread
    • diabulimia disordered eating eating disorder eating disorders insulin adjustment psychology study research participation; type 1 type 1 diabetes type 1 diabetic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: General Message Board
  12. D

    Just moved from SA to UK, how hard is it going to be to get approved to drive?

    Im 26 years old and just moved to the UK from South Africa. I’m about to do my license exchange and fill out the forms, will be submitting the Diab1 form with that application to notify DVLA of my condition. Just checking what info they’ll need to check. Apologising for all the questions in...
  13. Anna DUK

    Inhaled Insulin

    I was just reading about the latest findings on a trial looking at the use of inhaled insulin in people living with t1 diabetes and the researchers have found 21% of people on inhaled insulin improved their HbA1c by 5mmol/mol or more. Although, 26% of the group who were trailing the inhaled...
  14. T

    Tired of this life

    I’m a diabetic with combined ADHD got diagnosed with T1 when I was 12 I’m about to 27 this summer. My country isn’t big on mental health and only just started asking me how I’m doing 14 years later. I’ve always felt so alone as no body ever understands me, I gave up taking good care of...
  15. M

    Hello I'm Mark living with Diabetes and Spondylosis

    Hi I'm Mark, I've been living with Type 1 Diabetes since I was 22 years old ( I'm now 57 ) and it's taken me this long to become a member of Diabetes UK! I still struggle with keeping my blood sugar levels in range despite how much I try and I'm generally around 50-70% in range using Dexcom G7...
  16. B

    A Research Project about undergraduate students with Type 1 Diabetes

    Hi everyone, I’m Bei Wang, a student at Sheffield University and I just wanted to reach out about some research I’m carrying out. I’m currently completing research for my MSc in Psychology and Education, and I’m looking at the experiences of undergraduates with type one diabetes at university...
  17. WallisOnline

    Cycling Team Novo Nordisk "Let's shatter the misconceptions surrounding diabetes"

    New video from Pro cycling team Novo nordisk - all riders have type 1 diabetes and compete in World Cycling Their video Team Novo Nordisk: Ride For Your L1fe is well worth a watch also, especially if you like cycling.
  18. S

    Advice needed

    Hello I am urgently looking for advice to help my 27 year old son with his type 1 diabetes. He was diagnosed in January 2023 so is still fairly new to everything but he is not looking after himself at all. He is also autistic which obviously complicates things further. He doesn't seem to...
    • su4stu
    • Thread
    • mental health new diagnosis type 1
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Parents
  19. H

    Type 1 what to expect

    I have type 1 and have to take large boluses with meals which causes massive swings and hypos later in the day. This really got me down and I decided I had diabetes distress so tried to contact the team looking after me at the local hospital and it has been an absolute nightmare. Emails not...
  20. H

    Type 1 and Gastric sleeve

    Hi everyone. Has anyone had a gastric sleeve operation? I’m looking for experiences and to learn more about pre-op prep and any good/bad things that have happened for me to be aware of. Much appreciated
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