Recent Content by Rosebud

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    Where did I go wrong . . .?

    Hi Dougal Delighted you are feeling much happier today and that you got good support from your GP Well done you on asking for help that's a step in the right direction Hopefully when the weather picks up we will all feel better No body knows how's horrible depression is unless they have suffered...
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    Where did I go wrong . . .?

    Hi Dougal Don't despair. I have days when I don't want to get out of bed because I feel so ****** off at being diabectic and when I eventually get myself up and into work( I am a nurse). I see other people much worst than me who have terminal illness and my heart breaks for them. I know...
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    New lease of life!

    Thank you Lenny3 I will try what you have suggested with the food. Cheese,eggs are what I stayed away from when I lost the 5 stone so it's hard to get my head around eating these foods now Being Irish its so hard not to have bread and potatoes because when I was young that's what we lived on...
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    New lease of life!

    Hi Lenny3 Well done you. 3 stone is amazing. I lost 5 stone last year with weight watchers but now I'm on insulin I seem to be gaining weight every week I have been trying to low carb and eat well but tonight after a hard 12 hour shift at work I have ate four chicken legs four tea cakes and a...
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    Weight Loss

    Brilliant Kerry I am trying very hard to lose weight I have put on 4lbs In a month even though I am low carbing But with the support I have been having from this site I Will keep trying On a more positive note I have been able to reduce my insulin doseage I am hoping with this reduction in...
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    Travel insurance

    Re: Travel insurance Thank you both for your messages They are very much appreciated Rosebud
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    Insulin pen bags?

    If you watch Q V C the shopping Chanel They do a great range of bags called Kipling They are gorgeous with loads of pockets for your pens and needles and deep enough for your girlie stuff Very trendy Rosebud Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Travel insurance

    Hello friends Can any one recommend travel insurance for my friend who has cancer The ones we looked at are so expensive £2000 We nearly died when we seen them Rosebud Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels are i

    Re: I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels a Well done Sam That boy needs help as soon as!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels are i

    Re: I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels a Thank you hale710 Your text has helped me a lot Like you I had lost a lot of weight before diagnosis of diabetes Andy on this site has helped me with advice on low carb I am trying this but am very hungry Hate the insulin but needs...
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    I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels are i

    Re: I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels a Sameer I am a newbie on this site and you are freaking me out. Please listen to what these people are telling you they are trying to help you. I don't want to take insulin because its helping me to gain weight but I would rather be...
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    need to rant, sorry

    Congratulations on your 2 stone weight loss (Wow,Wow,Wow !!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    need to rant, sorry

    Happy anniversary Andy to you and your other half. Well done you too on the food choice There will be no weight gain in your house Yes the fish and chips were lovely but I only had a small plate full Dreading the weekend but hope I can keep cutting down. Good luck to you all Rosebud Sent...
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    need to rant, sorry

    Thanks Andy Where will I get the blue almonds ? I love salty things. .I asked DN to change my insulin to another insulin she said I would have to gain a flipping stone before the Consultant will consider changing the Novamix 30 . Well you could have knocked me down with a feather. You would...
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    need to rant, sorry

    Thank you every one for your helpful messages I will follow your advice Rosebud Sent from the Diabetes Forum App