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Hey Brett I totally hear you. Im sick of testing my sugars bored of carb counting and totally fed up with being diabetic. I think im in the denial stage hoping they got it all wrong but sadly I know its not true :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi grace. I totally get you everything you said is the same with me. I had a bad hypo at work and wasn't allowed home after, I was so drained and felt so unwell. And the amount of times ive heard your diabetes is easy to control so you won't need time of. Ive been to occy health and they told me...

The dr told you to stop counting carbs?????? Did they explain why. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I always change the needle ive seen the pictures of what a needle looks like when reused its scary. I inject in my thigh and tummy and change the site with every injection maybe im putting the needle in too fast. The 4mm are definitely working as my levels have been great today. Sent from the...

Ive been using the 8mm needles to inject with and it was pain free but yesterday I was changed to the 4mm needle and now every time I inject it really stings. Does anyone know why this would happen? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi engineer ive self taught carb counting which has helped greatly but I start a 4 week course on Wednesday at my local hospital Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks guys im glad im not alone, ive adjusted bot insulin which seems to be working :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanku all for explaining it I have bought some sandals to wear in the house now that I understand why its so important xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Haha no sparky my toe nails are very nice lol. I guess I should take her advice and out something on my feet Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im hoping someone can explain what this is. Last week my diabetic nurse had a right go at me for going bare foot at home she didn't explain why just that its bad. I dont get whats wrong with being bare foot in my house theres nothing wrong with my feet I have full feelings in my feet...

Thank you patch. Ive got some cereal bars im gonna munch on one of them. I aint done anything different the only thing I can think is ive had a really stressful week at work. But thanks so much for your advice I dont feel so panicky now x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im really scared for the last few days ive had to lower my insulin. Nova rapid and lantus as my levels keep dropping. Today I cannot get my levels above 7 and I know this is a normal level but they keep dropping to 3 within 5 minutes ive tried everything chocolate and icecream pure sugar but...

Hello. Since its got really hot ive had to reduce my insulin but what's really bothering me is my attitude. Since its become hot im so angry all the time and I can't control my temper. I was diagnosed type 1 in February so this is all new to me. Has anyone else found they r short tempered in...

I have to reduce my nova rapid and lantus when its hot my levels drop really fast in the heat even eating a banana which when its cold outside my levels shoot up but in this heat doesn't even touch my levels. :cry: Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you all so much. Im gonna be strong go back to work and the diary idea is brilliant cant believe ive never thought of that. The support on here is seriously great xxx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello everyone. Im looking for advice as I feel trapped at the moment. There was an incident last week at work with the office bully and me standing up for myself. After finally telling this woman to back of which lasted a good 30 minutes I had a hypo. Had another when I got home and the next...

Thanku. Im calm now and the panic has gone lol. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi bella im 31 and I have exactly the same mood swings. Im on the same insulin too. My gp told me I will have mood swings as my body is getting use to the changes and because our bg levels can change really fast so can our moods I know shes only 8 but learning how to deal with diabetes is...

Thanks mo. Im scared I thought the insulin was gonna go straight to my heart lol. Theres a lump under the skin now :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ok trying not to freak out. Just injected my 21 units of lantus in my thigh and think I injected in a vein. There was blood and now the site is sore. Is this dangerous? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App