Recent Content by lizzie31

About 3 months ago I was referred to a eye specialist as I had problems with Diabetic Retinopathy. It was very worrying as one of the blood vessels was very close to the retina, I was told that it needed laser surgery but due to the location there was a high chance the laser would cause more...

Many thanks Chewitt, I will certainly try this out.....this is the most advice I have had on how much insulin to inject in 21yrs!!! :D

Thanks Jopar, I have heard a lot about the DAFNE course and think I would really benefit from a course like that, I do find it so frustraing that I just don't know how much insulin to take. To be honest I was 10yrs old when first diagnosed and it was lines in those days!!, my mum and dad were...

Hi, I know this may sound silly but can anyone give me a guidance on how much insulin to inject with meals, I have been a type 1 diabetic for 21yrs but never really been told how much insulin to inject, I usually just guess but this sends me high and low. I am on Novorapid and lantus. For...

Thanks Sue for the advice on the Glycaemic Load eating plan, I will look into and well done on the weight loss :D Hanna, thanks for your note, I went to see a eye specialist and he feels that laser may do more damage than good so is very keen on me to try and reverse the condition by...

Hi, I have recently purchased the Diabetes Revolution book, it does look good and if it does work then I would be delighted. Please can I have any reviews from people that have had success or not with this programme. Many thanks Liz

Hi Catherine, Many thanks for these links, I will have a look and keep you updated on progress. Liz :D

Hi, I have been a Type 1 diabetic for 21 years and have never really properly controlled my diabetes...until recently. I went to see a Ophthalmic specialist a couple of weeks ago and he advised I have exudative maculopathy....I think this is leakage very near my retina, he is reluctant to...