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Amen.

I once felt like that. But now I stand proud, as I am stronger than the average person.

I have met many people who through convenience, inject through clothing. I too have done this on occasion, but the point I want to raise is - is it a possibility for the needle to pick up foreign material or bacteria in the cloth which can be transferred into the injection site? This is food for...

Welcome to the forum @Johnmr2 . 1000mg per day does sound a great amount. I have no experience with metformin, but it would be advisable to report this oral sensitivity to your gp. It could be an allergic reation or some other problem with sensitivity to medication. It is better to get it...

Welcome to the forum @HibbyDave. The infection in the stitches definitely sounds like diabetes. Wounds tend to heal very slowly and infection is an ever present danger. Lethargy, weakness, dimmed vision are frequent signs of diabetes. Frequent foot infections, swollen toes and inflammation also...

Welcome to the forum @Kentoldlady1. From what I know, hypothyroidism promotes lethargy and general malaise which will have an impact on your type 2 diabetes. Do you have a diabetes educator who can advise of suitable treatment for such a condition? There should be an area of the forum that can...

Watch your bgl's carefully while on streroids as they can bounce you around the scale. Asthma probably won't help either. Take care of yourself and get well soon. We are with you all the way.

Have your blood pressure checked as a precaution. Sometimes a rise in blood pressure can give sense of dizzyness and loss of balance. Better safe than sorry. I wish you well.

Welcome to the forum @Gazzamius.

Welcome to the forum @keith8.

Welcome to the forum. I know what it is like to have bgl's like that. But don't lose hope just yet. This will improve as you gain experience in diabetes control. I have been doing this for 12 years, and sometimes it is a real trial. You will have good and bad days. Remember we are here to assist.

Not happy.

Do it! It's the best way to track your progress.

Well done!!

I can have some, but not a great deal. Makes me nauseous.

First of all, don't panic! Remember it is not just sugar but carbs that are the problem. You need to get onto a low carb diet regimen, maintain a healthy weight through regular exercise, keep your fluid intake up, and ensure that, if you are on medication, do not skip your dosage. There is...

Way to go! Keep it up.

Welcome to the forum @judihodgkin. It is always good to hear a success story. I have been on insulin for twelve years, and I agree it is a pain! Keep up the good work!

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This is an example of diabetic foot problems. This will need to be treated and soon.