*Welcome to the OutUK series looking at gay men and their health brought to you in association with the NHS* website.**
	Each week we'll tackle a different topic in our A to Z of Gay Health. We'll have features and advice on everything from relationships, sexual health, mental and physical conditions and how to stay fit. You can follow any of links provided below for more information direct from the NHS website, or see this week's feature L: Laxatives.

When Your Treatment Might Change

When you're diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, you're usually asked to eat meals and inject insulin at set times every day (fixed dose).

When you're more confident, you can try a more flexible insulin treatment plan to suit your lifestyle. This might allow you to eat when you want. Speak to your diabetes team when you feel ready.

Honeymoon period

Your body might still produce some insulin for up to a year after you're diagnosed. This is called the "honeymoon period".

You might find it harder to manage your blood glucose levels when the honeymoon period ends.

Speak to your diabetes team if you're finding it harder to manage.

Changes in your body

Your treatment might also need to change as you get older or your body changes.

This includes:

losing or putting on weight
being ill
pregnancy
menopause
periods
stress
using other medicines

OutUK's A to Z of Gay Health continues and you can read this week's feature L: Laxatives. We have covered many subjects in this series and you can catch up with all of our Previous A to Z Features. If you want to find out more about this particular topic you can visit the Original article on the NHS website. If you are worried by any aspect of your health make sure you go and see your doctor or book an appointment at your local clinic.
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