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Our first cat was getting more and more poorly. We took him to the Vet and the vet said "You will know when the time comes." and sure enough about two weeks later we brought Reggie in again and held him and stroked him so that he knew he was loved. A heart braking experience. Feeling low is...

Also ghastly for the person trying to help the diabetic. I screamed at my husband "you are trying to kill me" right outside of Selfridges as he frantically tried to get me to drink a tin of Coke! I feel for both of you.

Do not be too hard on yourself. No one can me a "perfect diabetic". Some days are easier than others. Be strong and have faith in yourself.

I was 10...62 years ago and still going strong!

Not sure about healing eventually because I have not used my arms in over 10 years and the doctor said they were still not useable. Perhaps it I just me. We are all different.

I've had diabetes for over 62 years now and still going strong! But...running out of places to inject. I am on DAFNE and inject around 5 times a day. Lantus in bum once a day. It is the Novo that is the problem. Can no longer use arms or legs. Have been using my stomach. Has anyone heard...

It appears you need your insulin adjusted. Also, chocolate is not the correct thing to eat. Glucose tablets or a sugary drink (eg Coke) or orange juice work faster.

10 years old, type 1. I am now 72!

I was 10. I was trying on last year's summer clothing. Everything was too large on me. My mother took me to the doctor the next day because I had obviously lost so much weight. I can remember it as if it happened yesterday: it was 61 years ago!