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After 2 months of dealing with type 2, my doctor told me today my GAD blood test results are positive for type 1. I have to urgently go to hospital tomorrow, stop the Metformin & Gliclazide & go straight onto insulin. I don't know what to expect. Anyone type 1 & can tell me what happens next...

After 2 months of dealing with type 2, my doctor told me today my GAD blood test results are positive for type 1. I have to urgently go to hospital tomorrow, stop the Metformin & Gliclazide & go straight onto insulin. I don't know what to expect. Anyone type 1 & can tell me what happens next...

Does anyone have a tingling/numbing feeling in there foot/feet. My right foot seems to be dragging a little & will it go away when my BG comes down? Thank you

My BG was 23.9 when I started, 7 weeks ago & I was constantly urinating at night (even if not drinking water). My BG is slowly coming down. Last night it was 12 & I still got up 6 times for the toilet. Does anyone have this problem? And at what point is it going to disappear? I'm so tired &...

I'm talking more about hidden carbs. I am very underweight. But if I eat potatoes or rice it sends my BG up. But I need the carbs to put on weight. My BG read 10.9 this afternoon the lowest ever. Although i need to pick up weight I am eating for someone that is trying to lose weight. I was...

Could someone please tell me how many grams of sugar & carbs we should have a day? Thanks x

Thank you Shar x

I suffer from a condition called friedreichs ataxia. Due to immobility I have developed diabetes. I have developed drop foot & am unsure if it is diabetes related. Anyone else have this problem? Many thanks

Hi guys, I'm all new to this diabetes stuff. I'm battling to find a low carb & low sugar cereal. Every morning I have All Bran or Wheetabix & it pushes my BG from 17 to 20. Also if our quota is 5g of sugar per 100ml, can someone please tell me how many grams of carbs & saturated fats per 100ml...

Thank you to everyone for your sound advice. I'll b booking into the Dr next week. Thank you x

Hi. I'm on medication-Metformin 500mgtwice per day. Have been for 3 weeks. I probably weigh about 54kg. My height is 5'7. I'm 44 years old. I've always been quite slim and have in 6 weeks dropped a dress size from size 12 down to 10, and lost a lot of muscle tone due to immobility. Thanks!

My sugar is quite high 17.9 before breakfast. two hours after breakfast it was 20.6 and two hours after lunch it was 21.4. Had a small if all bran and handful of cashews for breakfast, and lunch 2 slices of soya and linseed bread with no added sugar peanut butter & half pint semi skimmed milk...