Recent Content by Sharon Guy

I itch lots - some of it is side effects to meds like Ramipril - I had no idea some of it is due to the diabetes itself. For me it is back of the neck, arms, legs but sometimes much more widespread.

Agreed. It annoyed me too - the taste might be interchangeable but not the contents!

I am surprised that this has happened to you in Derbyshire - I am in Heanor and have no probs getting stuff from my GP - he goes along with the specialists at Ripley. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The calculator on mine starts at zero. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Everyone reacts differently and no-one can tell you how to feel or what to do. You need to take care of you - be honest with yourself and those who are tasked with caring for you - your professional team and take the steps you need to to begin to get well. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes I guess so. My usual lesson is two hours so I would guess we will have a two hour lesson then a break for lunch then the test. I will just make sure I test often - I am usually high but will take every precaution. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

No - I am Type 2 since the birth of my daughter who is eight next month. I am treated with insulin as diet and Metformin were not enough - probably because I was in denial. I have been on insulin for nearly a year and I am only just getting my head around it all but things are improving. I am...

First: Please understand that you are not alone - countless of us on this site have had are low times - I am myself currently on antidepressants. Second: Go and see your GP and get some help - this low wil not last forever but while it does you need help and support. Third: Feel free to share...

I am having lessons and will take my test at the beginning of May. I always test before a lesson and I informed my instructor of my diabetes so he is aware. I am a bit concerned about test day as I will be driving from 10am until 3pm with the actual test at 1.35pm. I am thinking I need to take...

Having read so much on here about carbs I am convinced that the low carb approach is worth trying. We are all different so what works for one might not suit another but there are so many positive outcomes here. I have cut my carbs by over half and my readings have come down from the 15-20 range...

I don't know as I am still learning too but I shall read replies with interest. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Mine was 10.6 :-( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was told to put them in a screw top plastic bottle and then put them in the general bin. This is what I have been doing. I will talk to my GP and local pharmacist. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Since then I have successfully halved my carb intake and remembered all my insulin injections. I will be well to see my kids grow up. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have fpr the past three days measured my carbs with a daily limit of 150ish and remembered all of my injections. BM are coming down with several readings in single figures. Very Happy and encouraged. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App