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I've been diabetic and diagnosed 20 yrs ago, but told I've been diabetic for the past 37 yrs. Been on medication 20 yrs. 5 weeks ago they started me on slow release insulin with my meds... But... Damage done. I've retinopathy, and as I type I've an active haemorrhage behind my left eye...

Hello Liam, my insulin is called, 'Lantus Solostar'. Catherine

Hi there, thanks for your help, much appreciated! Catherine

Thank you for your help! I appreciate that very much! Catherine

Hi Molly, thank you, I really appreciate that!! I have the opportunity to go on a coffee morning tomorrow but it's far away and my insulin time is 12pm, it means if I go, I'd have to take my insulin with me. I've no cooler bag, do you think it would be OK, or should I just decline? Just not...

Hi, not even sure how I am able to write this post, a fluke I think! I'm approx 37 yrs diabetic, type 2. I'm 20 yrs undiagnosed I'm told, from having gestational diabetes. 18 yrs diagnosed. So many diabetic complications. Today I started on insulin. Slow release. As well as taking my oral...

Ok, where do I start? I'm Catherine, 59, and diabetic, of course. And I've no idea where about I ask for help on insulin?