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I thought id changed it but have done it again . :)

Thank you im actually lada diabetic

Thank you everyone. I have actually started one last night so I will make sure I do it

No I'm not. I've never thought of this I will try in the morning. Thank you

I don't know what's happened but suddenly my levels are high and staying that way. I'm on 10 units of novamix twice a day I also take 500 metformin I can't take any more met as I starts to give me severe neuropathy symptoms. My levels are not perfect but usually stay between 5 and 10 during...

I did wonder if it was b12 however I have had regular blood tests and my b12 is fine. Also I was only on the met for a few weeks again and the symptoms came back could I get depleted that quickly. Himtoo- I went back on the metformin because the insulin alone was not enough and I didn't want to...

Thank you for your replies Well I stop taking the met a few days ago and guess what? The pains and feelings have started to stop. Mmm I'm guessing it is that that is causing it. I remember I took met .any years ago for pcos and never experienced this .

I'm a LADA diabetic and up until a few months ago I was on 2000 mg metformin,insulin and linigliptin. At the same time I was having symptoms of neuropathy such as tingling in arms and feet and even shooting pains in toes. I had test done and my diabetic levels were 43 which I'm told this was...

I am on mixed insulin only. I have heard that insulin can make you hungry. I am hungry all the time. I am also starting to put on weight. I try not over eat but the cravings are strong I'm always snacking on something to try and stop the hunger. Any one else experiencing this on insulin...

Hi all For the last week my thumb has swollen up round the nail near the right side. It is extremely painful with sharp shooting pains and is starting to hurt down the thumb as well. I saw the gp who has given me anti biotics since Thursday but still no improvement . I'm worried as I'm lada...

Thank you both for your replies I will speak with the DSN. I don't know why but I worry about taking loads of insulin u think it's cos one doctor told me a side effect was memory loss ! I'm not sure how to carb count but will look it up. Do you just do that with fast acting insulin. I will...

Hi all I am lada and untill last week I took 2000 mg metformin and 5mg linigliptin. I also take 10 units of novomix in the morning and 6 units in the evening. I went to see my gp as I have been feeling unwell which I thought was my thyroid however my levels are all normal. He looked at my last...

Thank you for your replies and advise. I wanted to avoid soya products due to having hyperthyroid as I read it was not good for that Sent from my SM-G950F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I would like to avoid soya products if I can Sent from my SM-G950F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Yes dairy free and low carb thank you Sent from my SM-G950F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

I'm looking for a good yoghurt alternative apart from soy. Is coconut yoghurt ok. I want natural to have with some berries in the morning. I'm lada and take novomix in the morning and evening. Sent from my SM-G950F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

Lely thank you so much for replying it really means alot what you have written and has already made me feel better knowing someone understands and has been through similar. Yes I have been put on novomix and while it helps a little it does make me go low alot. My specialist sent me a copy of...

Hi all I am really struggling to come to terms with having diabetes. I was diagnosed with GD in pregnancy and then after having my baby the diabetes stayed and I have finally been diagnosed with lada. This was 19 months ago since I had my baby. At the same time I I developed hyperthyriod which...

It is hard I know it's like you lose your freedom to Eat. However you are not identified by a pizza , cake or pub lunch and if you feel you are you need to start looking at connecting to yourself. You are you the person not what's on your plate. People will love you for the funny happy caring you.

I started taking linagliptin about 6 weeks ago. I have started to notice that I get extremely tired by bedtime , while I do have a long day and a baby to look after and work which would naturally make very tired, I'm noticing it's more like I'm knock out and a bit drugged up tired. I am also on...