Recent Content by letitia7778

Lots of info here:

Hope you get well soon. Have your blood sugars been higher than normal? Im assuming like any virus, blood sugar levels would be raised....... It would be interesting to know as it could help others identify if they have it.

Look at your diet. Dairy is often responsible.

Most people are eating too MUCH protein - we live in a society that is completely obsessed with protein. I doubt you are not getting enough of it. Most personal trainers are misinformed too.

Hi all, I've been on a pump for nearly a month now and I'm really struggling to find places to put it. I've got zero fat on my middle, no love handles and really lumpy sites on my thighs. Arm got no fat on them either. Anyone used their bum? I'm not sure if can sit on it, do I just stand up...

Hi all, Have been diagnosed with lipohypertrophy (lumps) in ALL my injection sites. Im on the waiting list for a pump. Does anyone know what I can do about the lumps? The diabetes nurse looked at the sites today and says they are all lumpy :( I had liposuction before on my stomach as that...

Thanks for your reply. I do wonder if the depression is linked. I already have a continual glucose monitor and there is no real pattern - hypos are at any given time and 4 diabetes nurses and the specialist doctor can't work it out. The nurses have checked my sites and confirmed some of the...

Hi, Im a T1 diabetic who really needs some advice from those that have battled depression relating to their diabetes. Ive been battling diabtes for 20 yrs now but the last 6 months have been particularly bad. Ive lost my hypo symptoms and am now unable to leave the house without fear of them...

Thank you so much. Its reassuring to hear from someone else with one. Ive only just discovered this site and the forums - Ive until now felt like the only diabetic in the world as I dont know any others. These things are so hard to discuss with non diabetic people!

Hi, I'm currently waiting for an appt with the pump specialist to get a pump. My diabetes is completely out of control and despite being really opposed to the idea before, I know I have to try one to see if it helps. I often go out in very tight skimpy clothes and I'm skinny and small - no...