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Hypoglycaemia, or a “hypo”, occurs when blood glucose falls below 4.0 mmol/L and can cause symptoms such as shaking, sweating, dizziness, hunger and confusion. Learn how to recognise a low, treat it with fast-acting carbohydrate and know what to do when a hypo becomes an emergency.

Your diabetes to-do list might be extensive, staying organised can help and provide some relief! Follow these strategies to tackle each day with less stress.

Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes or struggling with it? Then join Michael and Jack, as they are just two ordinary blokes from London in their 30's, living with this chronic condition. They are not doctors (nuh uh!) but know life with type 1 diabetes. That is why "We Are TID" makes sense.

Changes and Long FlightsManaging blood sugar while traveling across different time zones and enduring long flights can be a challenge for individuals with diabetes. However, with careful planning and preparation, you can effectively manage your condition during your journey. Here are some strategies to help you deal...

Hypoglycaemia, also known as low blood sugar, is a condition characterised by a decrease in blood glucose levels below normal levels. While hypoglycaemia can occur at any time of the day, experiencing it during sleep...

Monitoring your blood glucose levels is an important part of the day to day management of diabetes. This is particularly so if you have type 1 diabetes or use insulin or sulphonylureas (one type of...