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I went to see the doc about my shoulder on Tuesday. I injured my shoulders last summer and preferred not to see the doc, just hoped it would go away! It did.... after 10 months!:***: It came back last week and I also can't move either of my shoulders, changing or even getting up is such a...

It was on my tenth birthday (32 years ago) when my Mum took me to the doctor, I had had my party on the Friday and I had been seriously sick all weekend. The dr said I had eaten too many sweets at my party and I needed to stay off ALL sugar, including fruit and exercise twice a day to get my...

Hi All, A few months ago I went to see my diabetic specialist (She's been my specialist for the last 15 plus years). She did some tests for me because I had had stomach problems for years and it came back as having severe pancreatitis. I wanted to post on here about this because.... on my 10th...

Thanks for you good ideas and kind responses. Would I want to do the journey again? I struggled to fly home after the trip. Thankfully we flew Emirates home, they were brilliant and we were kept together.... as we had originally booked! Emirates also allowed me to carry a bottle of Lucozade on...

Scandichic, no one will take this seriously. TBH, I haven't been left with permanent damage or anything, just livid with it all! x

Yes, I do. I think that might have been the problem.... time zone changes and eating time changes too... But I've travelled to Australia before with the pump, to the Maldives and to South Africa. Funny, when I travelled to South Africa, my husband and I were separated with BA. My husband...

If diabetes has given me any benefits, it's made me who I am today. Unfortunately now that I've entered the '30 years' of having diabetes, I'm starting to feel less proud of the fact I have it. Because of the media and 'diabetes' being caused by bad diets and bad lifestyles, I no longer want to...

Hi All, I was wondering if anyone had had a severe hypo while flying? I recently visited family in Australia and went into convulsions while crossing the Indian ocean. I have flown all over the world with no problems, but I've also always flown with someone. I've heard of stories that people...

Hi psampson. It sounds like you need to apply for an NHS card to exclude you from having to pay for your prescriptions? Has none of the doctors or nurses explained this to you? Are you under a consultant? If not, you need to ask if you can be referred. Neuropathy (which includes leg pain) can...

I've been on a pump since 2006 and it has changed my life! I would recommend it to anyone who can have access to one. jojoabs is right, you have to be strict with testing your blood sugars and watching in detail with what you eat..... how tired you are etc etc..... BUT, I'm on the combi pump...

Sorry, I didn't see there was a second page.... Sunshine, you sound like you're doing really well, keep up the good work! I think it sounds sensible to give up work for a while to get your head around things and get your health on top! Foreverdelayed, I have no idea what song that comes from...

I'm pleased others feel there are good reasons for depression. I must be honest, the times I become unreasonably neurotic, is when I have a new doctor or consultant I have to see. My GP changed recently and I was immediately on the defence. I think, as you all say, you have to constantly be on...

Thanks for your replies. It has made me feel tons better, but I am so surprised there hasn't been much more research into this. I will look into the 'gut instinct' though, especially since it was around the time I was recovering from neuropathy. Interesting! I also wanted to add that I still...

Thanks Andy.... I was just curious to see how many of us (diabetics) do/have struggled with depression? It is the most awful thing to happen and is an illness, which is why I was shocked at my consultants reaction. I am not suffering from depression now (because I've been through it and I...

Can I ask how many people with diabetes struggle with depression? I have heard there is a link, but no one really knows why??? I'm asking because I've had diabetes for 30 years (diagnosed age 9) and as many teens, I struggled through my teen years with horrendous bg's. Having neuropathy at age...