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This is the first time that I have been able to access information when I need it, that is thoroughly explained and understood by the person delivering it and the idiosyncrasies that come with individual diabetics!

I have found Allan to be truly inspiring and validating. I have lived with diabetes for 25 years and have gone through periods of exercising and not exercising due to the shear complexity of it all becoming far too overwhelming. I have found access to information very difficult! Getting to see a diabetes professional can take forever and often, when you do find information from other sources that appears as though it might be helpful, the info is presented in an exceptionally bland and boring format. What's worse, is it often turns out to be non-specific to Type 1 - this simply adds to the frustration.

Would you recommend this site to:

Others with type 1? Absolutely - I would tell them to be patient with it as some Type 1's that I know do not have a great deal of knowledge of diabetes and having been living with the disease for 30 years plus and not had up-to-date education for 10 or more years! The exercise that they are engaging is usually light-moderate and around weight-loss - the information in the site is therefore vital but may be somewhat intense initially - your suggestions to re-listen/review and discuss with your diabetes team/educator is the perfect situation - it must not be done independently (by yourself).

Do you think young adults with T1 or parents of children with T1 would pay to be a member? Yes, I think they should - rather than wait the 2-3 months (if you are lucky - I wait 6 months for Endo, 3-4 for educator) to see a specialist - you now have it on hand and independent of pharma companies! I think anyone who is looking for assistance would benefit from this site - even partners of Type 1 diabetics would benefit from the condensed, information and examples alone.

To your diabetes care team e.g. endocrinologist, educators etc? Yes - essential - information is very limited and often not practical e.g. dry biscuit example that you used! I think it is essential that educator, endo, dieticians have the tools and the correct information so that when you are undertaking exercise - you have the necessary support/knowledge. See what others say... - Join up!