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    Type 1 diagnosed Type 2

    Hi All I've recently changed consultants (after 11 years). He was shocked that I have been diagnosed type two and said I was classic type 1. I was dianosed originally as having gestational diabetes and, when it didn't go after my baby was delivered, Type 2. I've been treated over the years...
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    Insulin and weight gain

    Hi All I'm type 2, diagnosed ten years, started insuling in June (on my birthday :( ) I'm coping okay with the injections etc but since then I've put over half a stone on. Not sure if it is purely down to the insulin. I eat breakfast at 7am and when I do my 9am two hour test it's down to...
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    Disposal of used cartridge

    Hi all Have had a quick look but can't find the answer to this anywhere. I've just come to the end of my first pre-filled insulin pen. How do I dispose of it now?! Does it have to go in the sharps bin or will it be ok in the normal household bin? I don't suppose anyone could get anything...
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    Confused and Upset

    Hi Everyone I've been a member of this forum for a while and posted a few times but have had to reregister as I've forgotten my details. I am so confused at the moment, everything feels overwhelming. Diagnosed as gestational ten years ago which never went away. Tried diet control and...