Recent Content by Liz Leigh

The dafne course. I have been on the pump for 16 months and although my sugars are slightly better it's still so confusing when people and books are saying different things

I had to go on the course before I could have a pump. The info they gave me is conflicting.

If they had told me that then I would have. But I was led to believe that what they and the book advise was same for all. I found out myself about the grape fruit. To be honest I am after all this time sorting it myself.

I have and it was there I was told not to count eggs. Any fruit, or meats.

I find it all confusing. I was told that all those foods were not to be counted. At least I know now. I also have to count for grapefruit.

My sugars were at five then I had egg. Bacon. Tomato. Mushrooms. Pump said no insulin as no cards. Four hours later levels were 11. Can someone explain.

I didn't have to bolus for extra food with injections. But the advice I got from this forum has really helped. I am confident in changing setting on the pump so I will try and be a lot more relaxed. I had a hysterectomy 26 years ago and am now aged 57. I honestly don't think I have been given...

Thank-you all for your comments. I thought when I got the pump and tweaked the settings it would be ok and not fluctuate as much. I will keep tweaking the basal as and when I need to. Hopefully all will improve. I don't comfort eat but it is annoying when I have to give extra insulin for...

Yes it does but there is no pattern. I am just going to accept that it is what it is. Otherwise it stress me out which doesn't help. I can do and eat exactly the same for days as a test and sugars are so varied.

That sounds like good advice. I recently had checks as I developed a rash which is the same as meningitis. All tests were negative. Happy Xmas [emoji319]

Yes it seems as basal OK then after a few days back to normal. I have lots of headaches and constantly feel like I have a hangover even when I haven't had any alcohol. So so fed up

I was initially diagnosed as type 2. Then I had major surgery which resulted in me needing a colostomy. I was then sent for more tests and was diagnosed with type 1. Injections weren't successful in controlling sugars and eventually 14 months ago I was given the insulin pump. I find it better...

Is it right that my diabetes is still not under control after nine. I am absolutely sick of visiting the nurse. We make changes to insulin pump which work for a few days then back to highs and lows. I have had enough. Please some one help.