Recent Content by alby tross

I am due to take my eighth Bydureon jab on Tuesday, but have booked in with my diabetic nurse tomorrow. Over the last week I have not felt well. I have started with terrible indigestion - like a brick on my chest, which seems to go up the right side of my neck to my head. On top of that I have...

I'm so sorry to hear about your mum's diagnosis. My grandfather had Alzheimer's so I understand the stress that you are under. Add to that, the possibility of you being over-tired due to all the driving, and I can well believe that your readings have gone up. If possible, try to take it easy...

Type 2, diagnosed at 49. Both my parents were diagnosed in their late 50's so I was not surprised.

Hi Helen. You're having a meltdown because you're her mother and you love and worry about her. It's what we mothers do! My own son has serious health problems (non-diabetic related) and even at 18 I worry about him. I am sure that Emma will be fine. :)

Thank-you. I use a syringe, but I am sure that the principle is the same. :)

Thank-you very much for your reply. I injected into my rather 'curvy' tummy area, so would have been well away from my bloodstream. I feel fine, and will remember to be extra careful next time. :)

It does indeed appear to be a lottery. I get all my lancets and test strips free on prescription, yet my friend 50 miles north of me has to pay for hers. It's very unfair.

I started on Bydureon a month ago and today I injected myself at home for the very first time. I haven't been feeling well (not related to my diabetes) and forgot to push the plunger back to the black line before injecting. As the liquid went in, I heard a 'squelchy' noise, which I presume was...