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I spent a few years refusing the flu jab and then got the flu! Never again! I have had many flu jabs and each has been different in reaction, some sore, some insanely itchy and some I never noticed! I think it just depends where it goes and that particular vaccine?!? I might be wrong but that...

I am just pretty much adding to everything that has already been said, but I understand completely where you are coming from! I am self employed and always intend to take holidays and time off as I get that 'burnt out' feeling and start to feel unwell but always say I can't manage without the...

When you say sliced, do you mean a graze or a proper gash? I am the queen of accidents and there isn't much I haven't done to my feet and ankles!! So you have my sympathy! But if it were a deep wound I would definitely go and see someone and get it checked over! Healing (excuse the pun:happy:)...

What happened @Jed.s ? These lines are not a stranger to me either! And to many others I am sure! Are you over thinking stuff!! I was your age once with diabetes without the tech, and I probably ran like that for most of my teens early twenties, I'm not saying it is the right thing to do but...

There YOU are!!!:) Great to see you mate! And so glad you are doing such good things! As you know I don't post that much but when I have you have been there time and time again! Glad life is good! N x

Bit late to this post but just wanted to say CatherineCherub, and Noblehead gave me so much advise and so level headed! Is @himtoo still around? I guess he is? Haven't seen his posts for a while. top bloke! :)

That's so cool ;) I read your post out to my hubby! Which I've never done before with forum posts but he's also an engineer and quite pro active in my diabetes after 20 odd years together and I just knew if he was DIABETIC AND HUNGRY!! He would of tried to have worked something like you in your...

One of my closest friend is type 2 and she doesn't even begin to understand! We go out for lunch and I'll eat to my means! Trying to not raise my BG (not always successful!) and she just carries on and basically says I wish I felt ill if I ate the wrong thing but I just don't!! I have tried to...

Yes! I use Humalin S over Novorapid! I have tried NR on many occasions because it is the insulin of choice along with humalog for MDI. I have tried soooo many times to get the likes to work for me but they just don't! I am lucky enough to have got a freestyle libre on prescription since...

Try not to panic! I know that is easier said than done. From someone whom has had the max lasering and now on injections for macular oedema (which thankfully you don't have) But lasering needs to heal just like anything else you have done that is abrasive, give it time, I have had laser...

@helensaramay has taken the words out of my mouth! Are you still using the same needles? I mean brand? a few years ago my G.P surgery tried changing over from BD to a cheaper alternative. You get what you pay for! I found these not only hurt but left me constantly bruised. I only insist now on...

I would run the Aspirin by your eye specialist first before taking it! Like I say everyone is different and in your case it may not be the the way they want to go with it. When are you seeing someone next? If you have any concerns re injections etc and I can help in any way I am only too happy...

Hi @PenguinMum, I know exactly what you are going through!! I had a Central Retinal Vein Occlusion about four years ago. I don't post much these days but still look from time to time and thought I really need to respond to this! Scary! Is an understatement! When I first had mine I was told by...

I totally agree with you all! I've been going 37 years and yet still learning and moaning! @LordReptilia says it is the card we were dealt and I remember my partner (of 20 odd years) telling me the same thing when we first met and it is just right, unfortunately or fortunately...now I am older...

I can relate to this and completely understand your blood sugars rocketing before your period, I too have experienced this for years! I am fortunate to be fairly regular with my periods so when I know it is due I wait for the first sign that blood sugars are climbing and then plough in the...

Oh this feels so sad to me because I can empathise completely. I was diagnosed at aged 7, I am now in my 40's and consider myself lucky. I now have fairly serious problems with my eyes but after 35 years and some serious neglect in my youth I am quite surprised I haven't had more problems like...

When I was a child my parents bought me an SOS talisman with my details within, good idea at the time and as a parent I would have done the same. These days I am more complacent and don't really carry identification as such but I do have a card in my purse which states I am diabetic and all my...

Thanks, great post! I left my only son at uni yesterday! the worry of them not fitting in worries me too! I had a text this morning though (didn't expect that so soon) telling me good night out was had and everybody really friendly! I've been so stressed and my sugar levels reached new heights...

I agree with @Dark Horse there are lots of different factors associated with retinopathy and maculopathy and many of these good things that you are doing will help with the outcome no doubt. I have both and it can be down to lots of factors such a not so good control in the past but also I have...

I am surprised you are on this regime now as a type 1 but every consultant is different I guess. I have had that combination of insulin in the past and I wasn't too bad on it but I believe Actrapid is only available in vial and syringe form now? I may stand to be corrected but if it is I am sure...