Recent Content by Donna73

Thanks Ali, apparently I have a serious infection stemming from eczema that has erupted on my legs, in bad cases it causes a thing called rigor which is uncontrollable shaking. Hopefully a strong dose of antibiotics and steroids will do the trip. Feel like I am falling apart at the minute and...

Thank you, I will call to Doctor first thing tomorrow as it has happened several times this evening. I feel sure it is not Diabetes now, but thank you for replying x

Hello Everyone I have had a very scary experience. Whilst taking a bath I had some sort of fit. Shaking uncontrollably, I was conscious and able to mumble enough for my daughter to come into the bathroom. I thought it was just my head but apparently it was my whole body. Shaken I came...

Thanks everyone, I'm off to celebrate with a pack doughnuts ...... ha ha ha just kidding ;) Well done Gally, it does make a huge difference, I used to sleep at the drop of a hat.

Hello Everyone I have been diabetic for just over three months now and just had my results for my first HbA1c after my initial diagnosis. Just a message from the receptionist, but assuming going from 10.1 to 7.1 is good improvement!?!? There is still work to do but feel so much better in...

Hi ya I have had an underactive thyroid since I was 12 years, and I have three children. Its just a case of making sure your medication is the right dose. It can change during pregnancy, but your doctor should keep on top of it. I have only been diagnosed with diabetes for a few months so I no...

Had a small peanut butter snack before bed and my morning results were 7.4, hmmm interesting! I will do nothing to eat for two hours before tonight and repeat the process over the next couple of nights. ;)

Great thank you, might try a snack tonight. :)

Hello, I've not long been diagnosed but I am having high results when I got up in the morning, usually over 9, the rest of the day it goes down. I usually just have a cup of tea with sweetners before bed. Does any one else have this problem? Its so frustrating I have cut my carbs to a minimum...

Thanks everybody, I don't think I'm ever going to get the hang of it! Kids had chips today, just wanted to steal the plate off them, lol! x

Thank you :)

Sorry another question, when looking at food labels what is considered low carb? Thanks again x

Hi all! Thank you for all your help so far! However I have more questions I'm afraid. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last and thanks to everyone on here's help I have managed to keep to a low carb eating plan (no thanks to the doctor/nurse - when trying to book for diabetes nurse receptionist...

Thank you, its great hearing the advise and support x

Thank you all your advise has been great x