Recent Content by diabeticmum

Hello there, I'm just after some advice, I am going on a Choice course next week, that stands for Carbohydrate and insulin calculation education. I am hoping to get a pump, so I need to do this. Just wondered whether anybody else had attended a similar programme? I am a bit apprehensive, as it...

Thanks for the reply, that's good to know, I really hope I can get a pump, so this course is important. I will buy a calculator, and hopefully I will pick it up in no time?

I am in a similar position, I went to see my consultant about getting a pump, I am a type 1 diabetic, I've been told I could be a good candidate for one, but first I need to go on a carbohydrate counting course. Would be interested to know more about these courses, apparently its one day a week...

Thanks for replying, I do have quite a few hypo's each week, I had to have an ambulance out on one ocassion. I know that getting a pump is not easy, and I am prepared for that. I have other issues that affect my diabetic control, and I am going to mention this when I see the consultant. I do...

Thanks for the replies, I am reluctant to take the statins because of the possible side effects. I might try adjusting my diet, and using fish oils which I know can be beneficial. As its been mentioned there are other ways of lowering your cholestrol without resorting to statins. I think the...

I have just had my diabetic review, and my doctor has finally agreed to refer me to see the hospital consultant for a pump. I know this is just the beginning, but would appreciate any support and advice, on anyone who has been successful in obtaining one. I am type 1, and although my control...

I have just been for my six month annual review, my cholestrol readings have always been normal, usually on 4. This time it was 4.7, so my doctor has put me straight on to statins. He has given me a perscription for 40mg of simvastatin, which seem pretty high to me. I don't really want to take...

Glad I am not the only one to make mistakes, I must get my brain to work at the end of the day lol. Thanks for the replies?

Last night I went to inject my evening dose of lantus which is usually 16 units. I was kind of tired and not really paying attention to what I was doing when I realized that I had injected myself with humalog which is my daytime insulin. I had given myself 16 units of humalog by mistake, and...

I would really like a pump, I have been type 1 for 14 years. I am due to go to the doctors for my annual review soon, and I am planning on bringing the subject up. I have heard so many good things about pumps, and how they can change your life for the better. Any advice on how to acquire one...

I meant to say I never felt I was a type 2!

I was just reading this discussion and found it really interesting. I was diagnosed as a type 2 when I was 29. I wasn't overweight, and did not have high cholestrol or blood pressure. The hospital I went too gave me a diet sheet, and told me i had type 2. Even though after eating 2 plain...

swine flu question I have just found out that my daughters school has a confirmed case of swine flu, she is fine, but obviously I am concerned she might become infected, and if I might catch it. Being a type 1, it worries me. as I know I am in the high risk group. The school is remaining open...

Hi there, I am just interested in peoples opinions on injecting insulin in public especially eating out? I recently read a letter in a diabetic magazine from someone complaining that it was disgusting, and that it should be done in the toilet instead. I was quite shocked by this negative...

Hello eveyone, thanks for all the replies, having diabetes can be quite a lonely experience, and its nice to be able to talk to other people about having this condition. My husband is very supportive, and close family, but other people I know don't always understand about having to eat at set...