Thought I'd create a thread to give people space to share any tips, tricks, experiences or ask any questions they have - whether you have diabetes or have a family member or know someone who has it - or are just generally interested. Thread is T1 or T2 agnostic.
In terms of my story:
I'm now 31, diagnosed with T1 just before my 5th birthday. Had fantastic control as a child (brilliant mam) but struggled during teenage years and early 20's (thought I was invincible) to the point where about four years ago I was one retinal screening away from requiring surgery (in the words of Flight of the Conchords - I'm vincible).
That kicked my backside into gear and I really sorted out my control through sorting my diet. I went low carb - if you aren't putting that many carbs in you don't need that much insulin and it's more difficult to go overly high too often.
I've been on a pump for about 8 years now and that's been brilliant.
About 18 months ago I started self funding the Libre and have had it on prescription for about a year now. That has been an absolute revelation, life changing.
As I say, happy to answer questions on any of the above and hope people can share their experiences to build others up and aid understanding.
In terms of my story:
I'm now 31, diagnosed with T1 just before my 5th birthday. Had fantastic control as a child (brilliant mam) but struggled during teenage years and early 20's (thought I was invincible) to the point where about four years ago I was one retinal screening away from requiring surgery (in the words of Flight of the Conchords - I'm vincible).
That kicked my backside into gear and I really sorted out my control through sorting my diet. I went low carb - if you aren't putting that many carbs in you don't need that much insulin and it's more difficult to go overly high too often.
I've been on a pump for about 8 years now and that's been brilliant.
About 18 months ago I started self funding the Libre and have had it on prescription for about a year now. That has been an absolute revelation, life changing.
As I say, happy to answer questions on any of the above and hope people can share their experiences to build others up and aid understanding.