Recent Content by Claire23280

Print a list of complications including leg ulcers then he just might start changing ..

I’ve been working through out , I’ve been face to face with patients as I work in the community,NHS but I ensure I’ve got my PPE in place and I check for symptoms before I do anything . I’m type 1 and your BM’s seem good so wear a mask , wash your hands often and use sanitiser if you have it...

Man defo blast from the past !! Lol

Oh and appreciate feedback on pump usage .. Ta

So good idea or not ??

Hi ? pump users. I’ve had Type1 for 44 years no complications but my kidney function has dropped,I don’t want complications so pump offered

They won’t give me a pump as I manage my diabetes too well lol I wanted one though as I’ve had it so long , thought I’m higher risk for complications, they still said no though..

Hi, I got diagnosed when I was 10, I’m now 54, the best advise I ever received was from my mum, she said , “ you control it or it controls you” So I told my friends about my condition, told them about my low glucose symptoms and what they should do should they pick up on them. Going hypo is...

Hi I've got the same but I'm type 1, it's a condition which a tv Dr was talking about last week but unfortunately I didn't catch what it was called. I'm lazy so putting up with it but suppose you could look on NHS direct.

Hi Basal/ Bolus means long short acting insulin. Lanctus is long acting , usually taken once a day , it covers you for approx 22-24hrs. Novo Rapid : Short acting, taken if eating 20g or more of carbohydrate at one time. I've been diabetic 42 years and been on these insulins for the last 10 +...

Hi, I've been diabetic for 42 years and have experienced what you call burn out quite a few times. Diabetics have a tendency to suffer from depression, I wouldn't say I've been clinically depressed but I do experience low moods. To help me deal with these I use alternative therapies.. YouTube (...

No, as like you I had a reaction to the 2 different statins I was prescribed..

I'm a type 1 diabetic of 42 years, fortunately no complications but I'm experiencing a lot of pain all over my body, thinking it's my muscles causing pain but if anyone can tell me different I'd appreciate knowing.