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covid-19

  1. FelicityLemon

    Hi, new ( but actually returning )

    Hi , reintroducing myself under new profile and name. Haven’t posted for over 10 years and a few of you may remember me under my old name My daughter was diagnosed T1 in 2010 when she was 11. She was misdiagnosed by GP for some time and by the time she was diagnosed she already had eye damage...
  2. D

    Blood glucose testing again

    Good evening, so I've been T2 for about 3 years, originally when I was diagnosed I tested my blood sugar until my doctor told me I didn't need to as I'd be getting tested every 6 months, then COVID happened and getting appointments have been impossible, recently I've not been feeling great about...
  3. T

    DKA and Type 1 diagnosis after Covid vaccine (particularly Moderna)?

    Hi everyone. This may be a long post, but my aim is to explain my situation and find out if others have experienced the same thing. I have reason to suspect my newly diagnosed Type 1 may be a result of the Moderna Covid booster vaccine I received last year and want to see if there’s pattern...
    • Tristan13
    • Thread
    • astrazeneca covid covid-19 diagnosis dka ketoacidosis moderna pfizer type 1 vaccine
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: General Message Board
  4. R

    Type 2 and Covid-19 vaccine

    Following my first dose of the AZ vaccine I developed all the classic symptoms of Type 2 diabetes within 2 weeks of the jab. There is a history of T2 in my family, but I have a generally good diet and this was a cliff edge change. My HBAIC was 99 and when I went to the GP my BS was 23. With...
  5. V

    Covid jab 2

    Hi so as a T1 diabetic I had my first covid jab.. once I chased it up as id been missed! Anyway I was pretty ill afterwards my arm ached the 2nd day but about 5 days after I get really short of breath and had zero energy I never felt so tired and lethargic. Didn't really think much of it but...
  6. Laura1

    Advice/help needed - Missed off Vaccine List Scotland

    Wondering if anyone else has been left off the vaccine list? I’d heard nothing and contacted the NHS via the missed vaccination letter online form (I live in Scotland so it’s a different system to England), was told I hadn’t been added to the priority list, they were going to investigate it and...
  7. C

    Covid vaccine whilst pregnant

    Hello I wondered if any pregnant diabetics have had the covid vaccine please? I am t1 and have been offered it, I have discussed it with my consultant and I had decided to get it but my consultant had a preference of phizer if possible which now seems almost impossible to get hold of. Has anyone...
  8. Feathers

    New type 2 and worrying over the little things - in this case, COVID vaccine mailing list generation

    Hi! So I'm newly diagnosed (December), and going through a bit of a phase of obsessing over things - which is kinda useful, as it means I'm learning loads and have made big diet changes. But, here's last night's "random thought in the dark of the night": Diabetics are included in the Phase 1...
  9. S

    Can you help?

    I am a trainee health psychologist and for my doctoral piece of research I am looking for adults with type 2 diabetes to complete the below online questionnaire about how they have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic so far. If you have any questions please email me on...
  10. M

    New Signup with some Covid19 'like' symptoms...

    Reporting in to a fellow diabetic home location where i might be able to get a handle on Covid Symptoms but lost for guidance as somewhat confused (possibly symptom related)... Anyway.. HI EVERYONE..
  11. T

    Just how vulnerable?

    Sorry, this is a Covid question. I am a 55 yr old type 1 (late onset), on a Omnipod pump. I've been working from home since a week before lockdown and only walked the dog. I run my own business and have 3 staff, 2 of which are furloughed. I'm now getting requests from customers to visit their...
  12. L

    Feeling guilty and wanting to apologise

    I want to apologise. Hi Everyone, hope you are all staying safe and well. I’ve been feeling very guilty and wanted to get it off my chest so be prepared for a little bit of a long read! Due to having Type 1 Diabetes and living with my dad who has COPD and asthma, I was prepared to stay at...
    • Lila
    • Thread
    • corona virus covid-19 covid19 lockdown guilt humalog insulin levemir lockdown stockpiling type 1 diabetes
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: General Message Board
  13. R

    Help with covid 19

    Hi I’m a type 1 been for 21 years now on Omipod and have the libra Im just wondering as I cannot get a clear answer off diabetes uk the government or my work , I am a postman and have not received any letter to isolate for twelve weeks and I know I won’t either even though I feel I should be...
  14. R

    Covid-19 Risk to T2 Diabetics

    Hello all I am a key worker and I’m T2 on gliclazide and lingagliptin. I’m front line and deal with the public. I have been following the Govt guidance and trying my best to socially distance whilst at work. I have raised concerns with my line manager and explained that I am happy to come to...
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