Recent Content by missy1979

Hi there i am fully aware i may come under a tirade of negative comments here but i need some help/answers. I was diagnosed earlier this year and i feel my diagnosis is as a result of years of eating disorders. :oops: :( I think i may well have been type 2 for a good few years before...

Im surprised at the reaction on one of the dentist when told about his patients diabetic status. I have a collegue who's mother -as a result of an undiagnosed and untreated hypo in the dentist chair while she was in for routine work, slipped into a coma on return to her home and died shortly...

Thank you 8) Im currently on 2 injections a day of humalog 25. I hope to change to 4 injections per day. Was told this would give me greater flexability when it comes to excercise. :) Does anybody know how to figure out your required calorific value intake? I work apx 80% in a office but...

I recently was diagnosed with T1 and i am finding it really difficult. :roll: For years before i was diagnosed i was enjoying my fitness and was maintaining my weight in a healthy range. My problem is now that im struggling with time/energy to get to the gym/pool etc and would like to try out...

It seems to me that the powers that be need to do a little more reaserch into the effects of the oral/internal/injected etc contraceptives with T1 and the relationship between a womans menstrual cycle and her bg levels. I cant thank you guys enough for all your imput. its really help put me at...

Thanks guys 8) my normal levels are normally round about 5.2 to 6.8. im only on 2 injections a day so is it still possible to change doses frequently with that?

I have been diagnosed for over a month now and my first period came a week early, im now on my second and the problem is i felt really strange on the lead up..... :oops: Im on logynon contraceptive pill because i get really major stomach cramps without it :cry: I felt like i was constantly...

Oooh i like the sound of that. The benifits from the garlic tablets would be more than just control of the thrush 8) Thank you Its just a shame im Lactose intolerant or i would try the yoghurt remedy it would certiainly be cheaper. I cant thank you guys so much for the info. You have all been...

Wow you guys have had a rough time with it :shock: I have had this thrush problem now for as long as i can remember and i thought it was just to do with the fact that i drive a lot and have one of those plastic seat covers in my work van (This has now been launched) lol :lol: Its a shame i...

Thank you for the info I thought i was being dense when asked about hypers and treating them and i couldnt answer! :? I just could not remember what my DSN had told me! :shock: I completly agree about the frequency of dosage, i just agreed to the two a day because i was so in shock when i...

ok i know this may seem like a really daft question................. i have only just been diagnosed with type 1 and my brain is still struggling to take it all in :roll: I had my first hypo last nyt and managed to treat it well but my problem is im generally constantly above 10 at the moment...

Thrush of the ear :shock: I have never heard of that before. That must have been a shock. I cant thank you guys enough for the info. its all been a huge help. There is such a lot of info to take in and i dont expect to take it all in in the next week lol :? The nurse today suggested that the...

Thank you all :) I have not yet had any info on things to avoid to lessen thrush attacks. I had no idea that some pills dont work well with diabetes treatment :shock: I will have to check that out with my nurse asap. I was given a second persc. of pessary tablets to help if i did suffer a...

I am a 31 year old female weight is normal and I was diagnosed last week with type 1 diabetes after my doc tested me and my count was at 23.3! :shock: My question is female parts related. One of the symptoms that brought me to the doctor in the first place was a severve bout of thrush...