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Ive got 13 tattoos. The legs and back are a good place to tattoo but with me I found my arms took ages to heal. I love tattoos but not sure I would want the fact im diabetic tattooed on me. Thats just my opinion but knowing me and my love for tattoos I will end up getting one done lol. Sent...

Hi barbara I take nova rapid twice a day and lantus at bed time Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Choudry I would definitely ask to see a different diabetic nurse there are some rude ones out there but there's alot of realy nice caring ones x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I was given 4mm and 8 mm needles I went for the 4 mm thanks for the advice it makes me feel better knowing other people are the same as me :smile: Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hey guys im hoping for a few tips. Im a newbie ive just started injecting today and I do it at a 90 degree angle but when I pull the nededle out it stings for a while. Is this normal? Also after injecting theres still a little drop of insulin left on the needle is that normal. Sorry I just...

My grandad and uncle both type 1 diagnosed late 20s and now me same age Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels a Sameer you really need to take diabetes seriously you cannot pick and chose when to take insulin it freaks me out hearing you just stopped it for 2 days. By messing around with it you are causing damage to yourself. Be careful...

Re: Hypers No more bananas for me lol. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Done ;-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Awww sheppie being diabetic is hard enough let alone being pregnant too. And your right I need to start putting my health first thanku xx Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Newly diagnosed type 2 It must be horrible being scared of needles im really glad your able to control your diabetes and fingers crossed that by the time you need insulin they might find a new way of giving it without needles x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Re: Hypers Yep especially when im hungry I actually feel like im starving but my levels are high my dr or nurse doesn't know why so I know exactly how you feel its horrible especially when you start getting the shakes I usually find eating a banana sorts me out cos my sugars are high I don't...

Re: Newly diagnosed type 2 Im not sure what antibodies I have he just said they are attacking my pancreas im now on metformin glictazide and Januvia because these dont work even after not eating for 14 hours that's why he wants me to go on insulin. Im scared of taking insulin but im hoping it...

Thanks sheppie im seeing my dr on Thursday im going to ask him to sign me off. I definitely need to get into a good routine especially for eating. It sounds silly but I do sometimes forget to eat which I learnt the hard way yesterday is not a good idea lol. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thank you Mo :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Would also like to add ive been made to take unpaid leave for my drs appointments Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi all just looking for some advice. 2 months ago I was diagnosed type 2 a week later told its actually type 1.5 and I will need to start insulin. My question is my job is very stressful I work in the nhs as an administrator and my office doesn't have the nices thing people there I seem to do...

Re: Newly diagnosed type 2 Hi elaine I've now been diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes as the test has shown I have antibodies??? Im now waiting for an appointment at the hospital as my dr thinks it's best I go onto insulin but he wants me to stay on the tablets till then. I hate how long this...

Re: Hypers That makes so much sense to me sometimes I could easily sleep all day and even at work I have to fight to keep awake Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You guys are the best im feeling better within myself and more positive. At the moment im on metformin and glictazide but my sugar levels are still high I exercise and have changed my whole diet but my levels stay the same grrrr so I think insulin is defo the way to go and thanks to all your...