Diabetes UK Diabetes UK Message Boards Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:19:09 +0000 Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:19:09 +0000 Diabetes UK http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/ Lancets Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:18:26 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/lancets.83322/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/lancets.83322/ invalid@example.com (TiredOldGal) TiredOldGal
Any advice greatly appreciated.]]> 5 My poor boy Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:16:43 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/my-poor-boy.83323/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/my-poor-boy.83323/ invalid@example.com (Kaylz) Kaylz
My poor boy]]> 1 Carbs and blood sugars Wed, 09 Oct 2019 20:15:11 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/carbs-and-blood-sugars.83318/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/carbs-and-blood-sugars.83318/ invalid@example.com (Vicky Lake) Vicky Lake
I adopted a vegan diet and my blood sugars are staying too high, when I say vegan I mean real food not processed so typical food is vegetable juices, avocados, bananas, berries, vegetables, rice, oats, nuts, seeds and some goji berries in the soaked oats. Looked at the vegan menu and compared the carb load and found that is average 20 grams a day higher than my existing diet so, a little stumped, only on vegan diet to improve my intake of whole foods its not I do not like meat but,...

Carbs and blood sugars]]> 8 Matching Song Game Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:47:18 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/matching-song-game.70947/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/matching-song-game.70947/ invalid@example.com (Mark T) Mark T
So as an example:
You Oughta Know (Alanis Morissette) -> Know Your Enemy (Green Day)​

Homonyms and Homophones are allowed, so whole = hole, where = wear, etc.
Single letters can be expanded to the full word, U = You (or...

Matching Song Game]]> 3790 Hi everyone Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:45:29 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hi-everyone.83308/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hi-everyone.83308/ invalid@example.com (Jane16) Jane16
Just saying hi, just diagnosed with type 2 and feel pretty overwhelmed , already have MS and anxiety/depression so had plenty to deal with already. Been given metformin and am dreading starting that tomorrow (hate medication). Hey ho :( x]]> 10 Pregnant again following 2 losses. Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:26:41 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/pregnant-again-following-2-losses.83057/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/pregnant-again-following-2-losses.83057/ invalid@example.com (merrymunky) merrymunky
Well my joy at falling pregnant in August was short lived with the loss of our much wanted rainbow baby at 6 weeks.

I’m back and now approaching 5 weeks pregnant having fallen on the first cycle post miscarriage. It’s incredible really. Tried so hard for over ten years with nothing then three times in a year I’ve fallen pregnant at the ripe old age of 39.

I’m not out of the woods here and know it could all crash down at any given moment. However my tests have been progressing...

Pregnant again following 2 losses.]]> 14 Hobbies and interests Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:26:30 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hobbies-and-interests.83306/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/hobbies-and-interests.83306/ invalid@example.com (JoeJOns) JoeJOns
Just looking to hear some good type 1 diabetes stories! What are your hobbies and interests? What are the fun interesting things you like to do and how does diabetes affect or not affect those interests?

Kind regards.]]> 26 Feeling stuck Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:22:22 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/feeling-stuck.83265/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/feeling-stuck.83265/ invalid@example.com (Bonnie23) Bonnie23
I've been diagnosed since the start of July. I've been trying to make changes, I'm eating a bit more healthily but not enough. I haven't lost any weight and I'm feeling like there's no point. I'm not even sure what I'm after by posting here.

I'm TERRIBLE at portion control. I can eat really healthy meals but i ALWAYS make too much for my dinner and it's driving me crazy.

I'm not a great cook and I don't have much time to cook - I normally start work at 8am and finish around 7pm. I'm a...

Feeling stuck]]> 11 Weekly Injection Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:19:05 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/weekly-injection.83245/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/weekly-injection.83245/ invalid@example.com (keith2904) keith2904
I have been diagnosed Type 2 for 15 years. All my meds now cause very bad sotmach problems. Diabetic Nurse want me to start on weekly injections but the possible side effects look horrendous. Is there anyone on the weekly injections who can comment please. Keith]]> 18 Group 7-day waking average? Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:16:57 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/group-7-day-waking-average.20148/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/group-7-day-waking-average.20148/ invalid@example.com (Northerner) Northerner

I'll start with mine - I was 6.0 when I woke up this morning :)

(please don't let me be the only person to enter one! ;))]]> 52721 Type 1 trying to sort my life out Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:13:45 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/type-1-trying-to-sort-my-life-out.83319/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/type-1-trying-to-sort-my-life-out.83319/ invalid@example.com (hannahrbuckley1) hannahrbuckley1
My HbA1C was 79 mmol/mol when diagnosed July 2018 so I started insulin, it was 47 mmol/mol in December 2018, then 51 mmol/mol in April 2019 and finally was a shocking 89 mmol/mol in August this year. A result of 47 mmol/mol was incredible for me. And the 51 mmol/mol is also something to be proud of, especially within the first year. Then it all went so wrong.

I want to get my health back on track after...

Type 1 trying to sort my life out]]> 3 Study suggests new HbA1c ‘sweet spot’ to reduce risks of complications in type 1 diabetes Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:12:00 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/study-suggests-new-hba1c-%E2%80%98sweet-spot%E2%80%99-to-reduce-risks-of-complications-in-type-1-diabetes.83312/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/study-suggests-new-hba1c-%E2%80%98sweet-spot%E2%80%99-to-reduce-risks-of-complications-in-type-1-diabetes.83312/ invalid@example.com (Northerner) Northerner
Findings published in the British Medical Journal showed that the risk of complications associated with type 1 diabetes can be kept to a minimum by maintaining an HbA1c below 7% – although having an HbA1c lower than 6.5% was associated with an increased risk of severe...

Study suggests new HbA1c ‘sweet spot’ to reduce risks of complications in type 1 diabetes]]> 6 What Are You Listening To? Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:51:47 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-listening-to.71928/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/what-are-you-listening-to.71928/ invalid@example.com (Contused) Contused
]]> 3991 Employment issues Wed, 09 Oct 2019 18:45:24 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/employment-issues.83321/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/employment-issues.83321/ invalid@example.com (NatalieC88) NatalieC88 Has anyone here had any issues with their employer as a result of their diabetes?
I'm type one and unable to do my job as a bus driver as dvla have revoked my licence because I don't yet have 3 months sugar readings.
My employer seems quite happy to let me sit at home and struggle financially on sick pay whilst I stabilise everything but it's not helping my overall health.
My GP seems to think work are legally obligated to make some adjustments so I can get back to work.(obviously...

Employment issues]]> Frozen Cauliflower v Fresh Cauliflower Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:48:17 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/frozen-cauliflower-v-fresh-cauliflower.83262/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/frozen-cauliflower-v-fresh-cauliflower.83262/ invalid@example.com (belugalad) belugalad
I had Tescos Pork and Bramley apple sausages last night and they were the best sausages I've ever had,with pre mashed frozen cauli,brussel sprouts,and broccoli]]> 1 Meet up in Bristol Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:47:45 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/meet-up-in-bristol.83320/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/meet-up-in-bristol.83320/ invalid@example.com (SB2015) SB2015 11:00 (ish) at Yurt Lush which is right by Temple Meads Station]]> 1 Spicey Cauli Mash/Cookie Wed, 09 Oct 2019 17:22:58 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/spicey-cauli-mash-cookie.83315/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/spicey-cauli-mash-cookie.83315/ invalid@example.com (Bob700) Bob700 5 Procraftination Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:28:55 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/procraftination.74537/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/procraftination.74537/ invalid@example.com (SB2015) SB2015 View attachment 9606
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I am having an enforced rest due to illness, so using the time to potter around and get some projects finished off. Very pleased with my sketchbook/journal that combines my handwoven fabric cover, Folded Secrets pockets for things we will gather on our travels, and the bookbinding skills that I have used before. Ready now for our forthcoming holidays.]]> 69 Bydureon Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:27:57 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/bydureon.83288/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/bydureon.83288/ invalid@example.com (tomham29) tomham29 6 Panicking Wed, 09 Oct 2019 16:20:31 +0000 http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/panicking.83304/ http://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/panicking.83304/ invalid@example.com (SB2015) SB2015 I know this won’t be a worry for old hands but need some reassurance.

I am due a new pump on 1 Feb. I have just been told that the next ‘meet the reps’ is in March.
I was advised that my old pump will probably keep going. I am away abroad in February so worried about what to do if it goes wrong. I was told to just switch to pens, since the pump will then not be under warranty. Is this normal to have the meet...

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