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Hi, I'm new here and need advice. I have a lot of diabetic symptoms, but I had blood tests a couple of weeks ago that came out negative. My symptoms are: Always thirsty and needing to pee (unlike usual), tingling/ pain in my hands, always really tired, weak, blurry vision, getting really...

Hello! I have been Diabetic for over 12 years now and my sugar control has dramatically improved since going on an insulin pump last year. This is great and I thought it would reduce my daily tiredness battle.... but it hasn't and I feel lethargic throughout the day on a regular basis. I have...

Hi all I am type 2 diabetic on metformin and for the last 4 days have been feeling unwell especially on an evening Yesterday I checked my bloods which I havent done in years as I had to buy the stuff yesterday Before dinner was 9.4 2 hours after dinner it was 18.3 and went up an hour later...

Hi, I had a rhinoplasty operate yesterday which I have had before.... this was revision surgery and a smaller operation. I am very insulin resistant at the moment, which I remember from last time but am not sure about the correct procedure I need to follow. Last time I think I just kept...

Hi all, I have previously posted asking for participants for my dissertation, however, this is my last call. I will be ending the first wave of data collection on 28th Feb, 2017. All participation is greatly appreciated :) DO YOU CONTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGAR? As part of my Health Psychology MSc...

Hi, So my best friend and I are planning on going travelling for a year (maybe 18 months) around most of Asia and Australia and NZ. So I need help on what to do about my medication!! I have lots of medical conditions including type 1 diabetes. I've just been to see my GP and she said she can...

DO YOU CONTROL YOUR BLOOD SUGAR? As part of my Health Psychology MSc thesis, I am looking for males and females aged 18 years and older who regularly control their blood sugar. You will be required to complete three questionnaires looking into the effects of numeracy skills on the relationship...

Two days ago I was given the heads up I was a type 2 diabetic when i went to the doctors about a sinus infection and when I started to ask questions (especially since this blood test was done 7 months ago with nobody telling me in the meantime) I got told to make an appointment for a further...

Hi Everyone! I was just wonder how much people roughly pay on there car insurance for the for the first year? I'm taking up my driving lessons again this week and I'm saving up to buy a car and praying I can save enough to pay the insurance off it as well:rolleyes:. Only looking at getting a...

Hi everyone. My name is John. I am 63 and just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I have numb toes and would like to know if this ever gets better as it driving me crazy. The doctor has given me metaformin 500mg three times a day. I have lots of other problems but this is the start. I have never...

Hello, I am type 1 diabetic and currently 7 1/2 weeks pregnant with my first baby - it's taken us 16months to get to this point! I had a routine appointment at my diabetes clinic when I told them I was 5 weeks pregnant. The dr I saw just said I needed to make an appointment with my GP to let...

I was diagnosed in 2006, through having ketoacidosis and nearly losing my life. 10 years later, at 19 years old I am struggling with T1D more than ever... I need help. I do every bedtime insulin, maybe 1 daytime insulin and NO BG tests...I don't even know where my machine is. Ask you can imagine...

Hello guys! I'm new to this sort of thing, want to see if it's any help? I don't have Diabetes myself but my boyfriend does, need some help if anyones up for helping? Thank you! X

I see people posting that doing these fasts are good for insulin sensitivity and weight loss. So how would I start and what would I do with my insulin regime. Right now I'm on 24 units of lantus at night and 1:8g carb for units of humalog.

Hello. I was diagnosed last week while on holiday in Portugal with type 1 diabetes. I have only just arrived back and because of the language barrier I am still very clueless as to what I can eat, what units mean what and, basically everything. The doctors and helplines are closed today as it is...

Hi all, I'm newly diagnosed with gestational diabetes but because I'm only 14+5 the doctor has said they think I had type 2 before too, although I've had no symptoms pre getting pregnant nor during so it has been a complete surprise. I'm on Novorapid before each main meal and Humulin before...

The slide to open the cassette cover just won't move so i cannot change cassettes? Any advice please as this has happened on 2 meters.Has anyone else had this problem. The manual just says slide up. Thanks Paul

Hi guys, I'm 18 and have been T1D since I was 6 years old. I've literally just joined this forum as I am struggling a lot with keeping my sugars controlled well enough to get my HBA1C down. When I turned 13 I lost the rails with my Diabetes and totally gave up, I never done my injections or...