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What complications have you experienced because of Type-1 diabetes?
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Posted on 06/05/2019 17:57
Hello everyone,
Unfortunately, diabetes can cause different complications to occur. This can manifest in different ways such as eye damage, kidney damage, pregnancy complications...Have you experienced any complications?Β
Please share below!
Beginning of the discussion - 07/05/2019
What complications have you experienced because of Type-1 diabetes? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/diabetes-type-1/living-with-type-1-diabetes/what-complications-have-you-experienced-because-of-type1-diabetes-2816Posted on 07/05/2019 14:41
My uncle suffered from a damaged kidney, unfortunately.
Posted on 09/05/2019 11:01
I have been diabetic for 40 years and am lucky to have no complications at all. It hasn't ever been easy but purchasing a freestyle libre 2 years ago made life so much better and as of last month I can now get the sensors on prescription saving me £70 per month!
Posted on 13/11/2019 18:53
I haven't had any complications, but I pay very close attention to my glucose levels and my diet. I also exercise regularly. Fit as a fiddle!
Posted on 13/01/2020 15:23
Unfortunately after 30+ years I have developed eye problems requiring multiple lazer treatments resulting in poor vision in low light. I also have chronic kidney disease because of high blood pressure thus requiring a transplant. I still work hard to keep my blood sugar under control as the alternbative wouldbe worse.
Posted on 12/02/2020 13:21
After thirty six year's being type 1 diabetic got my first real problem. Seems like my sight in my left eye might go because of problems in the macular. Think my hypo unawares could be a problem as Medtronic supplies UK have no Gemini sensor mounts been without three weeks now ! C'est is vie π’
Posted on 14/02/2020 18:04
@Mark_O It's disgraceful to make you go without for three weeks. Honestly, who is in charge of these programmes!?