Recent Content by debz48

Hi I was actually diagnosed at 11 n half months old. I have had diabetes nearly 48 years. I Was diagnosed on 24th April 1969.

I also got asked this whilst in an appointment. Howerver due to attending the hospital appointments every 3 to 4 months a year, I have opted out of attending the GPs for Diabetic Reviews. The reason being I have so many other health issues and going to the GPs for general appointments, I felt...

Have a chat with you diabetes nurse you might not be having enough insulin. Could just need tweeking a little bit

I had an opreation on my right hand on 12/08/16, for carpel tunnel decomression. Now four weeks later still not properly healing. Must admit it is much better than last week. Still having District Nurses visiting. Roll on 27/09/16 as have my 6 week check with Consultant. I have always taken a...

I totally agree with you chalup. You see numerous adverts about cancer, stroke and heart attacks. But what about diabetes, addisons disease and asthma??? Sent from my SM-A500FU using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I have the same prob7lem in hot weather. Im on pump therapy and use a temporary basal rate. I also closely monitor my bg much more closely and drink plenty of fluids Sent from my SM-A500FU using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I agree there Brit90 Sent from my SM-A500FU using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Type 1 and was 11 n half months old. I am now 48 tears old. Sent from my SM-A500FU using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

PLEASE I REALLY NEED SOME HELP Hello Snapsy. Im a first time poster, and I have just read your post. I know exactly what you mean, due to the fact I feel the same way you do. I am a 48 year old woman, who has had type 1 for over 47 years now. I was 11 and a half months old when I was...

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum Hi to all, I have been on a pump for nearly six years and now onto my second pump. For those of you who are worried about who pays for the pump and consumables, the NHS does. However, you can only get the pump if you have tried...

Hi sparky-blonde, the best plan of action I could advise you is to either your GP or the Diabetes nurse at the surgery. They will carry out a couple of days fasting blood glucose tests, as well as take blood to send to the pathology lab, just to check your Hb1ca. This is how your blood glucose...

Hi I started with leg cramps years ago. However, I was put onto Quinine Sulphate Tablets at night, I never add SALT anyway, so the quinine does help. I only get the slightest of twinges now. Which is a great improvement. :)