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My name is James Cowie. I live near Walsall, in the West Midlands. I am 57 years old and have type 2 diabetes.

I was 53 or 54 when I was diagnosed with type 2.

When I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a few weeks ago (about 7 or 8 weeks ago) the nurse at my surgery advised 3 units a day (1 unit= 1/2 a pint of beer, a single measure of spirit, 1 small glass of wine, etc etc etc!) up to a maximum of 21 units a week. It's a little less for ladies. I used...

Hi Squirrel! It is likely some of your blood vessels on your retina have seeped! Controlling blood sugar levels is important. I have only recently been diagnosed with diabetes and am getting used to dealing with all of this. I hope all goes well! :D