Recent Content by purpleya

I bought a Frigio bag from Boots and it was great for keeping insulin cool. I had a letter from diabetic nurse but was never asked for it. You need to keep all medication in hand luggage, because of the fact that it might get frozen or damaged but also if your case goes missing. BTW I found...

My sugar levels go up in the heat but other diabetics I know experience low sugar levels. I wonder does this depend on what type of diabetic you are (type 1 or 2)? Does it indicate whether you are not producing enough insulin or whether you are insulin-resistant? :?:

Has anyone had one of these tests? Where did you get it done and was it worth it? How did you doctor react to you getting the test done/was he helpful in interpreting the results and/or adjusting your medication accordingly? I asked my diabetic nurse recently how I would know if I was insulin...

I like it uncooked

Hi, I've just been told that my good cholsterol has gone up but also my bad cholesterol! This is a new area for me. What does this mean? What should I be eating/avoiding to reduce the bad cholesterol. I have been a diabetic for several years, went onto insulin October 2011 but have this year...

Does anyone else use this? How do you get on with it? I have been on it now for 6 months. Still not sure how long before I eat I should be taking it. My GP said "just before" but I have read that it doesn't act that fast and I should be taking it earlier. Any experience? Have you noticed...

I was finally put on insulin recently I find I feel much better now I am on insulin but use insulin Humalog Mix 25 and there doesn't seem to be many posts about this. Does anyone else use this? I was devastated at the thought initially as it felt like last resort but I'm glad now. I did...

Hi, how is it going? I am trying to reduce my carbs too but am really struggling with ideas for breakfast. I always reach for the cereals. I cannot eat sausage/bacon/sliced meats because I am intolerant to preservative in them (E250). Low carb breakfast ideas would be gratefully...

I have been reducing my carbs and increasing my exercise since reading Dr Bernstein's book - it's brilliant. I am however doing it gradually. I am on insulin and find I have had more low blood sugars - around 2.9/3.3. I feel I am going in the right direction but has anyone had this...

I was diagnosed with T2 about 5 years ago and have been on insulin (Humalog Mix 25) since November 2011. My sugar levels went up to 10.2 on Sunday and I didn't really know why but I then started to come down with a cold. Would this be the reason? What is the best thing to do - just increase...