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In my own case a dry mouth and thirst is usually always caused by high blood sugar. Watch what you eat in evenings to keep it down or take insulin an hour or two before bedtime. Only my personal experience but may help.

Hi, I have never been brave enough to inject in my bottom!!. I have always injected in the thighs too most of the time mainly because it's easier and more convenient. Other places i have done are in the stomach (but seemingly your not to do it within 2" of your belly button. Another place is in...

I have only had DLA for 2 years now and i am 67. Am type 2 Insulin dependant. I went to my local CAB office and everything was done for me. It is a good idea to take along your printed prescription slip as they send it with the forms. Luckily i was approaching 65 when i applied so just made the...

Hi i am Type2 diabetic on Lantus and Humalog insulin plus 6 Metformin a day. My sugars are very erratic (between 2ish and 20ish) and suffer from Preritheral Neuropathy (losing sensation in feet owing to high sugars). Over a longish period if sugars are not kept reasonable this can happen. My...

Hi all, I seem to live in an area where test strips are available on prescription. I ordered some One Touch Ultra this week and picked them up at my chemist and there were 3 boxes each containing 50 strips, so a total of 150 strips!. I am type 2 and have never had any problems getting strips. A...

Hi all, Am on Lantus & Humalog insulin along with 2000mg a day Metformin and it has crossed my mind as to whether it is possible to 'overdose' on insulin? My sugar levels fluctuate between 6ish to 25ish but never know if i should take more insulin.