Introduce yourself to the diabetes community. Find support, ask questions and share experiences in the diabetes forum with people with diabetes, friends and carers. Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:44:15 +0000 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:44:15 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/ Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:40:38 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1stars-r-us.150597/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-1stars-r-us.150597/ invalid@example.com (Robinredbreast) Robinredbreast
6.9 before dinner, which was a lovely gammon steak ]]> 23177 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:39:23 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/off-to-pastures-new.168057/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/off-to-pastures-new.168057/ invalid@example.com (Mel dCP) Mel dCP
I’m probably not going to be around much for the foreseeable future, so forgive me if I don’t respond to tags etc - I’m starting uni on Monday to begin two very full on years of paramedic training, and looking at my timetable, there’s not much latitude for “farting around on the internet”

Not posting this to blow my own trumpet (I’ll indulge in a small cheeky parp anyway) but to thank the members of the forum for all the support, friendship and advice that’s...

Off to pastures new...]]> 35 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:39:22 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/t2s-what-was-your-fasting-bg-this-morning-and-what-did-you-eat-yesterday.117017/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/t2s-what-was-your-fasting-bg-this-morning-and-what-did-you-eat-yesterday.117017/ invalid@example.com (helga_t75) helga_t75
For example, my bloods were 6.9 this morning and I am working hard to reduce them with a LCHF diet.

Yesterday for breakfast I had coffee with cream, lunch was some pate and celery and a...

T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?]]> 2227 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:36:40 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dsn-advice-after-low-hba1c-results.168140/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/dsn-advice-after-low-hba1c-results.168140/ invalid@example.com (ashleyp) ashleyp
I had a query regarding some recent advice I got from a new DSN. I haven't been seeing any diabetic specialists regularly for around 6 years as I was discharged from the service about 1 year after my diagnosis as I self taught how to manage my diabetes pretty strictly and they felt it was no longer necessary for me to continue attending meetings.

I still have my yearly HbA1c check up appointments where I get my HbA1c, BP, feet checked, weight etc and also my eyes screened...

DSN "Advice" after low HbA1c results]]> 9 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:24:14 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/xdrip-qs.168068/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/xdrip-qs.168068/ invalid@example.com (Alexsalter47) Alexsalter47
going pretty good.

been searching for info on my questions for xdrip, not finding much atm though.

I hovvering NFC to get my readings. Does anyone know if there is a way to make the phone vibrate? when the scan has completed? currently i get nothing and have to wait then look and check.

i did have some other questions but forgot. im sure i ll post when i remember though

just playing around with learning to to accurately...

xDrip Q's]]> 15 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:24:04 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/rapid-short-term-insulin-no-longer-short.168141/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/rapid-short-term-insulin-no-longer-short.168141/ invalid@example.com (jmackinnon) jmackinnon
For the past few months my morning insulin doses have not been "kicking in" within 10-15 minutes like they are supposed to, but instead take 2-3 hours. I wake up, take my insulin, eat my breakfast (which varies - and yes, I take the appropriate amount...

(rapid) short-term insulin no longer "short"]]> 7 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:16:34 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/taller-people-at-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes.168145/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/taller-people-at-lower-risk-of-type-2-diabetes.168145/ invalid@example.com (DCUK NewsBot) DCUK NewsBot
Taller people at lower risk of type 2 diabetes]]> 3 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:13:51 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-i-blame-metformin-for-todays-dreadful-indigestion.168110/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-i-blame-metformin-for-todays-dreadful-indigestion.168110/ invalid@example.com (mouseee) mouseee I have suffered, really suffered this week with terrible indigestion. So painful I am going cold and clammy sometimes.

I take two x2 metformin daily for the past 6 weeks and have had side effects meaning I 'know' when I need the loo but that's it.

The pain is really in my stomach and is also causing some bloating at the top of the abdomen. Just when I was feeling that had gone from pre diagnosis!

Can't eat or think about eating at the moment as it's too painful now and after...

Can I blame metformin for today's dreadful indigestion?]]> 6 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:12:45 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-you-pinpoint-the-day-your-pancreas-failed-making-insulin.168108/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/can-you-pinpoint-the-day-your-pancreas-failed-making-insulin.168108/ invalid@example.com (Charlreff) Charlreff 2 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:10:42 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/injection-problems.168146/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/injection-problems.168146/ invalid@example.com (Marksman4519) Marksman4519 I was recently having problems with varying blood levels despite sticking to my regime. My wife thought I was injecting at the wrong angle into my waist fat area. I was putting it in at 90 degree. I tried a different angle of about 45 degrees and hey presto things are on more of a level keel and I'm staying within my blue line on a regular basis with only the odd above and below. ]]> 2 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:10:39 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cinnamon-what-are-the-benefits-for-insulin-sensitivity.168142/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cinnamon-what-are-the-benefits-for-insulin-sensitivity.168142/ invalid@example.com (Saur) Saur Or are there other spices/ herbs that are natural with no side effects that can help?]]> 1 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:09:36 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.168132/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/newly-diagnosed.168132/ invalid@example.com (ian180) ian180
I am male. 45 years old. 6' 3" 83kg

Was recently diagnosed whilst out in Asia back in March. Hospitslized with a flesh eating bacteria of the foot. Had a toe and part of my foot amputated (overall a horrendous experience)

The day after being admitted I was asked how long had I been a diabetic, to which I replied I am not.

My blood reading was 95 !!!

Totally shocked.

Currently on Metfirmin 4 x500 mg twice a day.

And 1 empagliflozin 10mg x1 a day.

I never smoked or abused my body....

Newly Diagnosed]]> 2 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:09:30 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/employer-and-time-off-i%E2%80%99m-really-fed-up.160832/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/employer-and-time-off-i%E2%80%99m-really-fed-up.160832/ invalid@example.com (robotears) robotears I was diagnosed type 1 four and a half years ago, and since then my employer has just never been able to understand why I need to go to appointments. I usually either have to use up all of my holiday time (surely this is bordering on discriminatory) or make the time up. I’ve been through it so many times that I know that it’s not quite DDA worthy as Diabetes isn’t serious enough to warrant some sort of support...

Employer and time off - I’M REALLY FED UP]]> 40 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:03:58 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-2s-what-was-your-fasting-blood-glucose-in-a-morning-very-low-chat-level.81585/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/type-2s-what-was-your-fasting-blood-glucose-in-a-morning-very-low-chat-level.81585/ invalid@example.com (equipoise) equipoise My fasting level today 8.3. ****. Over to other T2s now....

Edited by mod to remove profanity.]]> 52855 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:03:37 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/local-diabetes-groups-do-you-attend.168135/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/local-diabetes-groups-do-you-attend.168135/ invalid@example.com (donnac1968) donnac1968
I was wondering how many people here go to an actual diabetes meeting in their local area.
I go to the Chester Diabetes UK group and am possibly going to become secretary of the group soon.
Are local meetings relevant do you think? Or has the internet become the font of all knowledge??
Our group meets 6 times a year and always has a guest speaker. There is then a bit of chat between members etc and a raffle. It’s a chance to meet other people face to face.

What do you think?]]> 4 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 19:00:20 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/ezetimibe-effect-on-blood-sugar.168114/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/ezetimibe-effect-on-blood-sugar.168114/ invalid@example.com (dwelldon) dwelldon
Has anyone got any thoughts on if this will have an affect on my bloods as they do seem to have gone up since.]]> 1 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:56:21 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-have-you-eaten-today.75781/ invalid@example.com (Administrator) Administrator
Please remember that this is the 'Low Carb Diet Forum' and that this thread isn't for low carb debates ]]> 31223 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:48:32 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-do-you-make-of-this.168122/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-do-you-make-of-this.168122/ invalid@example.com (Cocosilk) Cocosilk


It's not really a question of what you should eat, but whether you should eat at all...]]> 5 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:46:16 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/novopen-hack.168021/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/novopen-hack.168021/ invalid@example.com (harrisphil) harrisphil

Recently I got to work in the morning, starving, ready to make my usual oatmeal breakfast in the microwave (I get in too early to eat at home).

And as per the normal routine, grab my NovoEcho to click 3.5 units into my belly, 15min before eating.


To my horror I went to click, 0.5 only allowed; the insulin vial was empty!

At least that’s what the pen thought... I could see maybe 2-3% insulin left in the vial, that the plunger couldn’t get to.

The Echo pen must have a...

NovoPen hack!]]> 7 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 18:34:10 +0000 https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/contour-next-one.168099/ https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/contour-next-one.168099/ invalid@example.com (Paulm80) Paulm80 Took a quick reading and was 5.2 [emoji41]]]> 13