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Hi, I was diagnosed with T1 Diabetes a little less than 3 months ago. I was lucky to catch it during the "honeymoon period" and so far I have only had to take 4 units of Lantus in the morning, which combined with a low carb diet, and a partly working pancreas, I have easily been able to control...

Hi! I'm still fairly new diagnosed and have been having reaally low sugars, all the time! Even after meals. My insulin to carb ratio is super low, and lately (last 3 days) I haven't taken any insulin, short acting OR long acting, because of all the lows. I check my sugars 8-10 times a day, and...

Hello, friends. I'd like to share with you the issue of mine which is really dilemma and a big question for me. Hope for your feedback on it. So, I’m diabetes since 2006 .I was 17 when I firstly diagnosed with T1D and now I’m 23. First 2 years of my life as diabetic was like a hell for...

I'm not on a pump yet but I was giving myself Levemir by pen and I accidentally gave it in a vein. It started bleeding but it stopped. It's now just a little puffy and red. Is that okay? Also, will the insulin still be able to benefit my body? Sorry, a little new to this :/

So, apparently it's possible to get a bloody insulin site and hit an artery or vein. I'm scared to get an insulin pump now because I HATE anything sticking in my veins or arteries. Just typing that makes me feel weak o.o Help???

Okay so I'm really struggling lately with getting my numbers in range. I'm fine before workouts and then low after workouts or fine before workouts and then super high after workouts or I'm super high before workouts and then fine after workouts. I'm trying to be as consistent as I can...

Hello, My name is Sarah, I'm 25 and have type one diabetes. I live in Vancouver and try to get involved in as many JDRF events as I can. Feel free to ask me any questions orr follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/sarahbesler. Have a great evening and welcome to all the newbies :) Sarah