Recent Content by jj.sam

I'm Type 1 and regular train and play competitive sport. Can anyone offer any advice on how to manage sugar levels before, during and after? I find it to be hit or miss on getting it right. I tend to sweat more than most others and find hydration a particular problem even though I am fully...

Full of good news you! Lol I've got a med review on Monday and will raise it then. Thanks. JJ Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Has anyone had any experience with swollen hands an locking finger joints? It's mostly first thing in the morning and can be quite painful sometimes to unlock my little fingers. Is this diabetes related? I use nova rapid and Lantus. Look forward to hearing from you. JJ Type 1 with a Hba1c...

Re: Problems with hands & fingers Hi there, I too also suffer from slightly swollen hands and on occasion my little fingers lock in a bent position. It can be quite painful to release the locked joint. It mostly occurs first thing in the morning when I wake up. My hands will be swollen with...

Hi there, I was diagnosed last summer and at the time i had lost almost 2 stone in weight. Since then i have put some of the weight back on but still would like to put more on. I eat like Godzilla and my blood sugar levels are always ok. I just cant seem to eat enough food and i always feel...

Re: Anyone using iPhone or Android phone with bluetooth mete Hi, I'm using an iphone and looking for something very similar....not found anything yet. Heres a thought - a mobile phone with a built in test reader - Thats my million dollar idea!

Hi, Does anyone actually use the diabetes chatroom on this website? Everytime i go in there its empty. Can anyone recommend a good chatroom for diabetes? Cheers. :?: :?: :?:

Hello Heidi, Thank you for your post. Its good news that things are better now with your son. I'm feeling alot better now and will keep a close eye on Lantus. I will also go and have a snoop on the website link. Cheers. Nigel - Loving the pun in your reply!

Thanks for all your posts, the information is most helpful. My insulin tubes are all in date as i only had them issued a few weeks ago. (I did double check). Anyhow went to see local GP yesterday and he done some prodding and poking and reckons i've just picked up the stomach bug that has been...

Hi, The last couple of weeks i have been exeriencing difficulty in maintaining a bs levels. I spent all last week with stomach cramps and diahorrear. I would be fine one minute and then after injecting 8 Units of Lantus before bed i would be up all night 'colon blowing' into the can! Logic...

Cheers Cugila I'm off to do some shopping! JJ

Hi, I'm off for a jolly in a sunny climate soon and was looking at purchasing some 'Cool Bags' to keep my insulin nice and safe. Are there any really good products on the market that are worth investing in? Are there any products i should avoid? Answers on a postcard! Cheers JJ

Hi Clardige, Grapes can be very sneaky dending on how ripe they are. I have taken a new approach to work and dont let anything at work get in the way of my routine. I know this is easier said than done but for me it comes down to - whats more important? Work or my long term health. I always...

Hello James, I'm using 'Diabetes Diary' v1.5.2 by a fella called Chris Bowley. Its so user friendly and easy to adapt it to your own medication and lifestyle. Fully recommend it. I think the answer for a honeymoon period is to just make Nigella Lawsons Rocky Road Recipe and stuff myself silly...

Hey Jopar, Thanks for the heads up. I think things are finally starting to level off and there is now some normality to injections and quantity etc.....Still getting some very cheeky headaches that i am certain are diabetes related. Cheers JJ.