Recent Content by jetsue

Hi I sincerely hope your wife is being treated and that all is well When my son was diagnosed at 10 years he had 7.8 Ketones we were told his organs were shutting down (It was a very long and scary night) the way we understand it is 2.5 Ketones requires medical attention (Hospital) and, if his...

My son was diagnosed insulin dependant over three and ahalf years ago at the age of ten. I can say that the change in temperature does affect him as in the hotter months I have to increase the insulin doses and then in the winter months reduce his doses. We have a lot of the dawn hypo's when...

Hi Charlotte I think the fact you've come onto the forum to voice your concerns is a very big step in the right direction you're accepting things cannot continue the way they are/have gone on. My son has Diabetes type 1 diagnosed two years ago some days he gets very down (He's now 12) on top...

Hi my son is a diabetic (type 1) I know a bit about diabetes type 2 and some requiring insulin and, on reading your post would suggest you need to contact your GP or, Diabetes specialist to advise. It sounds as if you need more information on Carb counting and insulin adjustment so speaking to...

Hi again Forgot to say I think you may have had thrush and sometimes alcohol can cause it? As I said along with others get to your GP

Hi Bill I have an underactive thyroid (on thyroxine) and, my son type 1 diabetic and coeliac sufferer. Had to go to the Dr. last night about my thyroid function test results and have to have my medication reduced after nearly sixteen years of the same dose (I'm 48 in July) so your symptons...

My son is also on Levimir and Novo rapid and it really is a case of getting the Levimir dose just right takes a while 'the previous post about uping the Levemir a wait a few days' is worthwhile advice. it takes a few days for it to settle into a pattern although I find it can act almost straight...

Not sure I want to answer this but, here goes....... I'm from Milton Keynes! (Please no jokes about concrete cows n' mini roundabouts) :D