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This is interesting and I don't know how we as non-medical people are supposed to understand the ramifications of eating/injecting when even medical professionals give conflicting information. I lost 2.5 stone a couple of years ago, then started injecting, tah dah the weight came back, so I want...

What's a DN team? Thanks :-)

Thank you, I've been feeling this ever since I was diagnosed, over 12 years ago. approx 8/10 people in my family have T2, we are genetically pre-disposed to diabetes. Even the NHS treats T2s as second class citizens.

I've used Libre1&2 over the last couple of years (type 2, insulin no tablets), I've lost confidence in them, they've become erratic and the readings are not accurate. Also, more than 3 over the last few months have just 'fallen off' my arm. I have to keep my iphone almost strapped to my body...

I keep my insulin in the fridge until I need to use it, then I take it out and leave it in a drawer as it says it needs to be used 'at room temp'. Should I still be keeping this cool, although not chilled to fridge temp?

I was diagnosed 10 years ago with T2, tablet and diet initially, but about 4 years ago, I was put on insulin. Approx 3-4 weeks after starting my insulin injections I started getting pins and needles/burning sensation on large patches all over my skin. Checking with the doctor I was put on...

Thank you, this comment: Apart from some perceived fault apportionment by some people if you are T2 highlights the, 'oh you're type 2, you must have brought it on yourself' reaction. My family has genetic T2, mother, all four uncles, 7 of 9 cousins, 4 of 6 great cousins (so far) all diagnosed...