Hidden Carbs………..
Carbohydrate (carb) counting is a never-ending chore for people with T1 diabetes, unless we eat the same food every day. We all know bread, potatoes, rice, pasta, cakes, biscuits, fruit and...
Type 1 Diabetes
Blood sugar testing in Winter
Many people with diabetes find that their blood sugar goes up during cold weather. Our ability to handle these changes is very much dependent on getting accurate information from our...
Newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
If you have recently been diagnosed, these tips may help you get used to living with diabetes. Hopefully type 1 diabetes (T1) has been explained clearly by your Doctor. I’m...
Hypoglycaemia (Hypo)
Hypoglycaemia or the more common name ‘hypo’ or ‘insulin reaction’ occurs when blood glucose (BG) level drops below 4.0 mmol/l (72 mg/dl). This is a result of too much insulin...
Driving with T1 diabetes
You need to take extra care when driving if you have Type 1 Diabetes (T1) or take insulin for type 2. You must inform the driving authority if you are...