Recent Content by Gillyanne

Sounds like they may be treating the wrong condition. This happened to me. I remember feeling really defeated that my tablet and diet regime wasn't working. Losing so much weight in a short time sounds like something else is going on. Make sure you get tested for type 1. You can get it at any...

I saw the specialist who thinks it could also be because I have a twist in my stomach. I have a barium meal and a test to check my oesophagus soon. Fingers crossed xx

Meant to have sad face :(

It was Leonard Cohen :)

I would take the chance and see them. They have moved on a lot. I had a really bad experience 20 years ago as a newly diagnosed Coeliac. A recent appointment to help me get more iron was extraordinary helpful. The more help you can get the better. Go for it!

Wow! Thanks for all the helpful replies. I see the consultant this week, so will follow all your valued advice :-)

Sorry you are having such a bad time and an unhelpful GP to boot. I'm type 1 and was initially told I was type 2 6 months ago. After a very disappointing 5 weeks of failing to get my blood sugar below 10 with meds, I did my own research and got more assertive with the diabetic nurses. I have 2...

I have developed a really painful condition that feels like a heart attack when it happens. I've been to casualty twice in the last 9 months with this, and it's happened 7 times. In between I've been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes (5 months on insulin). I also have coeliac, thyroid disease...

I'm confused. Any type of exercise lowers my blood sugar. In the gym I take jelly babies before and after exercise and again if I have a swim. I'm a relative newby (6 months type1) but am determined to get fitter. I also note that my BS can drop later that day. I'm on twice a day mixed.