new abd seeking advice

Hi all As you can guess from the header, I've recently been diagnosed with T2. It was found through a blood test after mentioning to my GP that I was always tired and had an increase in the volume of migraines I get. I had no other "typical" symptoms. That said, I am over weight and there's...

Hi, I’m 22 years old and I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the 5th of January 2021. My sister has had type 1 diabetes since she was 5, she is now 20, so I was very familiar with it pre diagnosis. I am struggling to accept it, it doesn’t feel real and I know the struggles that my sister...

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 and I have started monitoring my blood glucose levels and I am taking a set amount of insulin every day. I’m concerned as my blood glucose levels have been rising over the last 2 days and my latest reading tonight was 18mmol/L. The thought that...

I know we can’t use normal wipes before jabbing our fingers but it’s not always possible to wash hands with soap and water before testing either so which alcohol free wipes do folks prefer to have with them just in case? Also how do you dispose of the lancets and strips afterwards? Currently...

Triple bypass, type2, COPD and Emphysema, hello everyone, just received info that my retinopathy has progressed from something not to worry about ( I was told ) has suddenly to diabetic maculopathy, 70yrs old and worried about possible repairs ie the injections, helpful friendly advice sought...