Life with an Insulin Pump.

What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), also known simply as type 1 diabetes, is life-long condition affecting the bodies’ ability to control the level of blood sugar.

Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talk about various treatment which may be needed. He explains that treatments are very much dependant on your particular problem. He talks about reasons for ulcers occurring and treatments being targeted towards these reasons. He mentions off-loading techniques as well as angioplasty and bypass. He also mentions full plater of Paris casts which are used in conditions like Charcot Foot.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what routine tests are done when starting on SGLT-2 inhibitors. He explains that Blood Pressure monitoring is important as well as kidney function blood tests to make sure that you are not getting dehydrated on these medicines.

Salma Mehar, Consultant Diabetes Dietician, says that meal planning has to be practical. She also talks about how meal planning needs to be sensitive to cultural issues, religious beliefs and also cost. Salma talks about how diet can be challenging for some ethnic groups but that there are many meal plans available for people on online resources. She then talks about portion control especially when eating out and at festivals and controlling the amount of Carbohydrate you eat.