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At a wedding the mother of a friend was somewhat jubilant when she found out about my diabetes. As her son was also T1 and she exclaimed about being able to give me a shot if I became ill... I explained that it was unlikely we managed our diabetes in the same way and that she could kill me. It...

Sunday, out with the family for a meal. I'd not checked my BG after the first beer prior to the meal and figured I'd wait till after. I'd no doubt have taken too much then, as the sugar from the beers would have kicked in rather than... I know, I know, BAD diabetic... I've been thinking that my...

Hi, I initially took my Lantus as a 24hr basal. However following the DAFNE course teachings which stated that it lasts about 12 hrs I split it into two shots and 'suffered' far better Bg levels as a result. :) good luck with yours. Regards Ash

Hi, I've suffered from phiperal-neuropathy in my feet and legs for a couple of years now, as a result of a DKA. That said tho, have your vitamin B's levels been low? There are various herbal, vitamin treatment/suggestions or foods which are said to help. Otherwise there are antidepressants and...

I switched from Lloyds pharmacy years ago, they were terrible. They aught not be so patronising and should work on their people skills! However, any pharmacy you routinely use should sub you in an emergency and file for the script afterwards. I recently got sent home from hospital with a 'goody...

Ugh, how about printing out some stupid comments/ examples of professional ignorance/ what not to say to a diabetic... and sticking them to the back of the toilet cubicle doors where they'll be read :) Maybe an idiots guide... " type 1 diabetes is a autoimmune condition and can't be cured. It is...

I found the hospital food to be one of the worst things about my stay and recovery from a DKA two years ago. The undiagnosed nerve damage prevented me from keeping food down and the anti-nausea meds were not too helpful. I was bullied by the catering staff for wasting food or meals were...

I experienced a DKA weeklong coma two years ago and have suffered from peripheral nerve damage in my feet and legs since. Along with job/housing and other personal issues, I've since struggled to manage my condition and general health and I'd given up hope of having a family after 8 years with...

Definitely keep record of all this, if it comes down to disciplinary procedures against you then they will certainly be documenting everything. I had this problem with return to work meetings after non-diabetic related periods of sickness. Totally famalirise yourself with the works sickness...

I see you'm on metaphormin, could it be an adverse reaction to that perhaps? It's not the nicest of drugs and you can build up an intolerance. Regards, ash

Hi Shecat, I've been suffering from peripheral nerve damage in my feet and legs for two years now. The numbness and pain is sporadic but it does make mobility an issue. I was exceedingly worried about the possibility of loosing my feet during the initial recovery from a DKA, as the nerve damage...

Hi Richard, I've been suffering from Peripheral neuropathy in my legs for a couple of years now. They seize up and become numb -particularly walking in the cold- or pins and needles and shooting pains, most notably at night. You can get treatments for it. The first drug I tried was...