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I posted this on my fb when I was feeling frustrated with everything but specifically people's attitude towards something I really find difficult all the time: Can I just say that managing diabetes is far more than just "cutting out the sweets and cakes" and "sorting out your diet". Whilst for...

Re: Help? Just cant find the motivation to control my diabet Hey, I am in the same situation as you and don't know if this helps BUT As I said, I do the exact same things as you and went on holiday recently, drank far too much alcohol whilst completely ignoring my diabetes. I woke up and...

Hi all, I feel ridiculous about this whole situation but don't know where else to turn, not really looking for any 'answers' as such, just 'venting' i guess... I have been diabetic for about 3 years ( I think) and I am seriously seriously struggling. I was diagnosed with depression in December...

Very true!! :D

Hi Chloe, I think there are a number of positives about being diabetic. 1) You can take food into exams 2) Teaches you to be responsible (well supposedly...dont think myself or my cousin have benefitted in this way!) 3) Since I was diagnosed my mum in an attempt to wrap me in cotton wool has...

Hiya Becky, I'm new to all this too - but I think its something you learn to manage and get better as time goes on. I've found this forum a great help already - first thing I learned from here was to take each day as it comes! Hayley

I think this will give you the time to think about everything and decide whats best for you, and discover what your options will be - hope everything goes ok

I am overweight but not massively so, my BMI is 25.8 and im a size 10. He did check my sugar levels but said regardless of how high they were, they weren't anything to be concerned with as I was 'only a type 2'. Thanks for everyone's replies - I spoke to my GP this afternoon about how I...

I had no idea what he checked for. He just said he wanted to check it and came back with the response that there was nothing to worry about.

Hi, Just wondered what you guys think about this before I decide what to do... As I posted in the 'Ask The Experts' thread, I was originally diagnosed as a type 2 but as my blood sugar levels got higher, my GP became concerned that I may be a type 1. A couple of weekends ago, I felt unwell...

hi guys, quick update-i'm posting from th hospital. Shortly after i last posted i was violently sick at work.my boss called nhs24 who advised me to go to a&e. Urine was tested and i was admitted on th spot. Have been on an insulin drip thing since i came in although just before dinner they...

Thanks guys. Tablets arent having any affect on levels at all. At my work just now - just checked my levels which are 23.4 so not as bad as usual. Will keep you posted

Hi guys, I'm 19 and was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes between xmas and newyear. When first diagnosed my blood sugar levels were at 12.8. My cousin is type 1 diabetic and he became concerned that despite taking my medication and altering my diet etc I was now receiving blood sugar readings of...