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  1. Lauren8443

    URGENT ADVICE PLEASE : insulin resistant following surgery

    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...
  2. H

    Participants needed

    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...
  3. E

    Question on Travelling for Type 1 Diabetes

    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...
  4. H

    Research

    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...
  5. Starkss

    Im 25 and I've basically just cried and cried

    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...
  6. S

    Car Insurance, HELP!

    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...
  7. johnhatesdiabetes

    new to forums

    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...
  8. F

    Not had any contact with Diabetes team!

    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...
  9. B

    10 years and still struggling...

    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...
  10. Dais99

    Newbie - Advice anyone?

    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
  11. M

    Fasting

    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.
  12. J

    Diagnosed as type 1 abroad last week!!

    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...
  13. Nicola16

    Help with snacks..

    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...
  14. P

    HELP Accu-Check Mobile - cassette cover stuck.

    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
  15. Taylor Gillies

    In desperate need of advice / support

    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...
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