Recent Content by Colleen Howe

Do you eat fish? Oily fish might help skin. Also nuts. The pharmacist might be able to suggest an ointment or supplement that might help. Best of luck.

Thank you guys for replying. I really appreciate it. X

Thank you. I've also been reading about lada type. So now wondering which out of the three I have. Lol. Hopefully when I get test for antibodies back the doctor can tell me for sure.

Thank you guys for letting me know how long it took you to get blood sugar levels down. Was getting really frustrated with myself for not getting them down quicker.

Hi. Thank you for responding. I think it's not really because of my age. I think it's because I'm not getting a honeymoon period. I'm on high dose of insulin and my sugars still average mid to high teens. But I know what you saying. Until my results come back, there no way of knowing. Doctor in...

Very true. Thank you for your advice.

Not sure tbh. But the tests were done while I was in hospital. So I assume the results go back to the endocrinologist I was under. But I'm not too sure. I guess I just have to have some patience. In the meantime try get my levels to something reasonable. Thank you so much

Hi. She was saying it because my blood sugar still in double figures. Between 13 and 20. Even though I've been on 20 units of slow release insulin a day, and 10 units of rapid insulin before meals. I'm not sure I follow why the blood sugar levels still being high is an indication though. I only...

Thank you.

Hi everyone. I'm newly diagnosed diabetic after going to hospital with high blood sugar (24.6) and ketones (3.3). I also for the 2 weeks before hand was really thirsty and lost about a half stone in weight. I have to wait for blood results to have full diagnosis confirmed. But Dr said he thinks...