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I'm so happy to say I've had my HBA1c back today and what a difference 6 months can make. 86(9.9) to 52(7) in just 6 months using the freestyle libre and an amazing support network on here. I'm feeling empowered, and grateful to you all for your advice on here. The libre has definitely been...

Hi everyone, I have been prescribed Levemir on split doses recently and I have read that it can cause a reaction. I am really struggling, it is painful, hot to touch, itching, it's driving me insane. My legs feel as if I've climbed Mount Everest. It's on all injection points on both legs and...

Hi everyone! I've had a week without the forum due to waiting for a new phone but boy am I glad to be back! I've read loads on the internet about laser treatment for macular edema but there's a few things I'm hoping someone can help me with. I'm due to have treatment next week. I'm an account...

Hi everyone. Happy new year to you all [emoji3] I've just been told I have PCOS (polycystic ovaries) by my GP after going for an ultrasound as never really have any periods; always blamed this on having the contraceptive implant but appears that isn't completely the reason. Upset me quite a bit...

Hi Everyone [emoji3] Just wanted to write an open post for anyone who may need diabetic ear to share their problems. Anyway.. I'm Daisy, I'm 25, I'm an account manager for a food company (the temptations are absurd, I'm talking free cakes 24/7) and I've had type 1 diabetes for 18 years. 6...

Merry Christmas and Happy new year everyone [emoji173]️ A friend bought me some lovely beauty products for Christmas and she asked me if they would affect my blood sugars. I've never really thought about it to be honest, so wanted to get some opinions. Are there any products to avoid? I'm...

Hi everyone, What is everyone's view on alcohol and diabetes? Is it a complete no go? Are some drinks a lot worse than others? I rarely drink, and when I do I stick to a spirit with a diet mixer but I love a glass of wine :(

Hi everyone, Feeling very stressed out with my work situation at the moment. I am an account manager who is home based (never at home, on the road everyday) for a large company. Type 1 insulin dependant, I'm 25 and had diabetes for 18 years. I have recently invested in a freestyle libre which I...

Hello all, I have been seeing my diabetic consultant weekly and today I have been given a freestyle libre as I'm looking to stabilise my sugars and reduce hypos. I am so far amazed by how easy it is, and I love the fact that it tells you which way your levels are going. Just looking to share...

Hi everyone, Im working on bringing my hba1c down slightly by seeing my consultant weekly and testing my blood sugars around 10 times a day. I'm having a few slight hypos now and again and get warning symptoms when they reach around 4, but I am also regularly feeling like I'm having a hypo...

Hi everyone, Does anyone have a company car through work? Just looking for peoples experiences with work if they have one. I can't find much guidance online apart from the restrictions with HGV licenses etc.

Hi all [emoji8] I have had type 1 diabetes for 16 years.. but I have never spoken about it to anyone. I now feel worried sick that my health situation may have gone too far already. An unstable life has meant that I have got used to not talking about diabetes (completely ignoring it is...