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I’m not sure if I’m being a bit reckless but I rarely take any diabetic kit with me when I’m out on my bike, I reason that the exercise will increase insulin sensitivity and only result in low numbers so I’ll often have a slice of of cake with my mid-ride coffee and carry energy bars/gels with...

No signs of neuropathy, it does seem a bit like an allergic reaction but the antihistamines aren’t having any significant impact. The soreness seems to be focused on any area of the body that has any pressure exerted on it (i.e waistband during the day, hips, shoulder, belly at night etc. as if...

No, I’m not trying low carb at the moment

No, I don’t know that it’s definitely Diabetes related but the sensitivity does tally with other people experiences. I’ve suffered with eczema sporadically since childhood however this is quite different. It’s much more like prickly heat and medication just doesn’t seem to relieve the skin’s...

My current regime is an injection of Levermir first thing in the morning and last thing at night with Novorapid after meals. I also take a Metformin tablet with my main meal. I’m also on an antidepressants and low dosage long term anti biotic

I’ve just tried to find my profile but can’t see where to update it. My blood sugars are slightly high, I’m usually really good at keeping between 4 and 7 however I’ve had a few unexpectedly high readings but nothing above 9 so still pretty reasonable. The skin problem don’t appear to be fungal...

I was diagnosed with LADA Type 1 Diabetes 14 months ago and I’ve recently developed ‘sensitive skin’ and I’m scratching myself to bits. My GP has prescribed antihistamines, Betnovate (hydrocortisone) and emollient cream but it hasn’t helped much. I’ve been in touch with my local hospital’s...

This may seem like a stupid question but I’m a bit confused and could do with the benefit of other people’s experience. I’ve just been reading an advertising blurb for OTE sports nutrition products and it suggests that an athlete should be consuming 60g of carbs per hour whilst engaged in high...

Iron levels are something that I'd not even considered, is that addressed with a simple dietary supplement ?

My blood sugars would probably be slightly high pre-ride, if I'm going on a group ride I'd deliberately miss out my Novorapid after a breakfast (usually muesli, about an hour before setting off) on the basis that riding would drive my levels downwards .....this strategy seems to have been...

I'm 56 years old and was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes just over a year ago, I carb count and manage my blood sugars with Levermir and Novorapid - I'm usually pretty good at keeping my levels between 4 to 7. I've become quite a keen cyclist and I've been averaging about 100 miles per week but...

Unexpectedly diagnosed as Type 2 insulin dependent in September 2016 - it's been a roller coaster ride !