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Can you get a long-acting Basal insulin which only covers you for 12 hours instead of 24 (I'm on Tresiba)? The only reason being is I'm dropping quite low during the night and I have my dosages well organised during the day, but having to eat extra supper to keep me 'suspended' up during the...

Hi, Has anyone had a Wooley feeling all over their legs? - Seems to have developed these last 24/48 hours from nowhere? Seems to be more prominent around knee's and ankles? Cheers

Hi There, I've got type 2 diabetes and I've had a blood blister appear on my left outer toe... Its the toe which has the least sensation and looks red on the area of the blister, but no 'outer redness' (as in it doesn't appear to be infected). Is it something I should see the specialist nurse...

Hey All, I'm a little confused.... (and a little uneducated on this subject) - The diabetic nurse advised me (many moons ago) that if my Keytones go above 0.6mmol then I should seek medical advice immediately. Now I know that this is because it could be a sign of Ketoic Acidosis (which is...

Random question, but can anyone tell me if the effectivity of NovoRapid decreases if it's not regularly kept in the fridge? - I seem to be having quite irractic results at the moment and the only thing I can think is the insulin is becoming far less effective for some reason?

Hi There, Just wanted to get a few things off my chest as things have been building up for so long. Because I'm in an isolating position at the moment and I already had depression over the last few years which I've been unable to get on top of. This has had devastating kickback effects of my...

Are these really worth buying and has anyone had any luck with them getting rid of neuropathy symptoms? Should I consult the Dr before buying any?

Hi Guys, I was wondering if there are any home remedies that people have tried and tested for tingling in their hands and feet? - I've noticed it coming on more and more recently and particlarly when I'm laid in bed at night, to the point where on occasion I'm having trouble getting to sleep...

Quick question..... If I'm doing a 1:10 carb to Insulin ratio as advised by my Diabetic Nurse; does that include BOTH Bolus and Basil, or just the Basil? - She said "Fix fasting sugars first" - which I've done. i'm now getting around 4->5mmol in a morning (Bonus!) - my problem is I'm on 24...

Hi, Just wondered if anyone with Macular Edema & Proliferative Retinopathy has had their Dr tell them they had excess water behind the eye and what that meant? - Had the Dr tell me that the other week, but didn't explain much? - I'm having regular Lucentis injections to keep it under control...

Hi Guys, So I was just looking for a little advice... I'm on 22 Units of Tresiba in a morning I'm on varied dosages of NovoRapid during the day (depending on what I'm eating). Carb Ratio 1:10 So if I'm say 5.5mmol before bed; I always have 2 wheetabix as supper before I sleep. Problem being...

Hi There, I was wondering if anyone knew anything about Keytones and what the maximum levels should be? - I just did a random test and although my sugars are 6.2 I'm showing 0.2mmol keytones? Is this normal or something to be worried about? Any help would be appreciated. Additionally, how...

If I had a pound, for every time I checked, The sugar in my body, n' thinking 'Oh by 'Eck" I test 8 times a day, to make sure I'm in range, Some people stop and stare and think 'that guy's deranged." I don't think they really get it; the blood, the shots, the food? The daily little battle to...

Can anyone help, I'm struggling. Been high for quite some years and then was placed onto insulin, which is great, i'm out of the woods per say....no more 33.3 and HI's on my meter.... HOWEVER :( - If I start going sub 8.0mmol I'm a) feeling like I have zero energy and b) starting to have...

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had Protein in their urine and if it had been successfully treated by their GP? - I've had it for a while now (due to prolonged high sugars no doubt after going through severe denial) Just worried it's a sign of Kidney disease? If so what are the symptoms anyone has...

Ok, just want to check the theory (and medical advice) I have going right now... Please bare with me. My pre sugars were 7.0mmol. I had two bacon and egg sandwiches on Linseeded Bread. The total carbs in the meal were approximately 47g. So I took 5 units of Novo Rapid. (to cover this...

Hi, I'm new to insulin and touch wood I've not had a hypo yet... But wondering what is likely to happen and best way to react to it? I bought some glucose tablets recently as a precaution. Plus... Is it possible to sleep through one? Thanks

Hi There, I was recently placed onto insulin having been on Metformin and Gliclazide. Since I've been placed in control of my own sugar levels I've noticed I'm getting up in the middle of the night to pee? - Has anyone else had this problem? Seems to be around 3am every time? My sugars seem...

Hi, I recently went onto insulin as my sugars were going through the roof and developed minor complications. I have found that when I'm running below 8.0 (getting towards where the doctors want me) my legs are feeling strange and I feel weak. I was very high for a long period of years. Can...

Hi There, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of their anti-depressant medication interfering with their sugar levels at all? Thanks