Recent Content by helenb1979

5.2 this morning 6.8 tonight

Thank you for that

To be perfectly honest if it was suggested to me to get one I think I wouldn't do it It's just that I have had some horrible comments about being diabetic so now I do want I can to keep it quiet. I think they are brilliant things but not just for me.

I work in a primary school. You wouldn't believe some of the stuff I have to hear/read.

As a type 2 I can't help but just wanted to say welcome to the group.

Today is my 6th month diagnosis anniversary. My Hb1AC was 126 and in 6 months it's down to 60.i know I have a long way to go, but this won't beat me I have had a lot of incredibly dark days and my mental health has really taken a battering. But I look at my children and they are the ones...

Let us all know if you find it again

I always say that they have more medical knowledge then I do, and if they suggest something than it's probably for the best

Welcome. Sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell. Like you I wouldn't be happy with blood levels that high and feeling rotten all the time. Is there a chance you can see another doctor.

Me too.

An amazing 5.5 this morning

It's the way people look at you. Some feel sorry you others are like well you did it too yourself. I don't tell anyone now

I was 46 when I was diagnosed. (47 now) Every single thing had changed. I need to think ahead to what I'm eating that day. Plan my life around food and medication. Have I drunk enough. And the effects on mental health, this time last year I was okish but now not so good. If I'd had a choice I...

I'm not a tv watcher but it would be nice if a major character in a popular show would be diagnosed with it. I might be wrong and there could already be one.

This sounds good. I know where I live the local library has director workshops during school holidays. Just a bit of fun but you get to be a film director for a week.