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thats what i was thinking but i just wanted a second opinion! I am going to try and have a carb free day tomorrow to see what is happening. my only concern is that sometimes I wake up with perfectly acceptable BGs (eg.7) but thats not very often, and sometimes I hypo during the night ( but its...

Hello, I've been having ongoing problems with my BG always being a bit high, and more recently it seems to be all over the place. My BG in a morning tends to be high (12+) i have noticed that after having breakfast and taking both my background and fast acting (novorapid) 2 - 3hrs after my bg...

i really should try grapefruit! i don't think i've tried it since i was about 7(when i thought it was horrible!)!! thanks. The yoghurt is a good idea too, i might have to go shopping now! Cheers guys :D

Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone can suggest a carb free breakfast that can be made and eaten within about 15-20mins. I usually have weetabix but have a hunch that my BGs will play nicer if I eat less carbs in a morning ( i think its because my back ground takes a while to kick in!). I...

Cheers Jopar, I hadn't actually thought of the adrenaline rush and thats a good point! I will pack my insulin in with my clothes to keep it warm and on a night it can go in my sleeping bag with me! I'm sure evrything will work out. I'll see how i get on on the first day and use that as a guide...

Hey Guys, I'm heading away on a canoeing trip this weekend and wondered if anyone could offer any advice for managing BG levels. The last time I went canoeing was in my 'non-diabetic' days and i'm feeling a little aprehensive to say the least! I cope fairly well on days out walking when i...

Hi, just a thought - having high BGs often makes you more moody and snappy. My boyfriend can always tell if my BG is higher than normal, apparently I can be a bit of a nightmare!!! Anyway, if you do manage to get your daughter to take control and bring her BGs down she might also be less moody...

Hi Julie, Have you spoken to the Dr about this? it sounds as though you are havng an allergic reaction or something?!?! You should not swell up at all really, the worst I've ever had was a small but where I injected but that was only a few mm wide. If you haven't already please go and see your...

Hi, I found the collins gem 'carb counter' book( you can order it on amazon) an absolute godsend when i was first diagnosed. it basically lists different foods and their carb contents which is brilliant as it gives you an idea of the number of carbs you are eating. the basis of carb counting is...

what happens if you don't have any functioning beta cells left? sorry to be all doom and gloom but surely its a possibility for long term sufferers?

hi, ihave you started any new medication recently that could be affecting your bg? i have encountered a few medications that do affect my blood suger, including the contraceptive pill! could it be that you have a cold or illness coming on? I did read about this one thing in dr bernstiens book...

hey, I don't know about the medications but i have noticed that my psoriasis goes a little crazy when my BG levels change from what they normally are. eg. i've been trying to get my BG down to single figures from between 9- 13 and its gone a bit mad atm. if you haven't got any already get some...

cheers ken i didn't even think to google it. do you live on here lol, you always seem to be the first to answer questions (not that i'm complaining, its nice to 'see' a friendly face!) I think its probably something i'm gonna have to do by trial and error, but knowing what other people's...

Hey guys :P Hope you're all well:) I have been really trying recently to get my BG readings down to a good level. I was wondering though what number I should be aiming for between meals. I think it should be 5mmol/L because thats the 'non-diabetic' level, but i usually experience hypo symptoms...

Hey girls, I've been having a few issues with the contraceptive pill affecting my blood sugars, and as this is the third one i've tried (1st made me sick, 2nd was affected by other tablet, 3 rd affects my BS!) I was considering getting the implant. I was wondering if anyone had experienced any...

lucozade make a glucose gel too, that you can buy in boots. i've no idea what it tastes like but its supposed to be faster acting than the tablets x

what about having a snack instead of a full blown breakfast, that way you can get insulin into your system, and not risk a hypo whilst driving. if its only a small snack it shouldn't affect your BS too much, letting you go to the gym - just a thought. x

Hi What have your previous readings been? Sometimes you get hypo symptoms when your blood sugars are usually higher and you're body is still adjusting. Hope you feel better Nomi

hmmm, I would try and get a second opinion, maybe see a different dr at the same practise? I have had issues with my knee joints for ages and the dr was useless as they told me to rest, but that the only way the joints would improve is with exercise. I was geting nowhere so i asked to be...

ok then. thanks:) I will keep adjusting my levemir giving a few days to see what happens. I only went onto split injections because i found that if i took it on a night by the following evening my sugar levels were creeping up. Exercise doesn't usually have any after effects on me, but i do have...