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Re: Ignorance of non-diabetics Do you mind me asking if you're still friends with this person? Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Re: Ignorance of non-diabetics Thank you for replying to this, I was half expecting a load of replies, telling me to just go along with the chocolate tasting, and that it didn't mean I'd have to eat any. I've tried so hard to get through to her, we've had a lot of discussions over diabetes...

I'm not sure how far my depressive state relates to my diabetes, but something diabetes-related has tipped me over the edge tonight, and I actually don't know what to do or say anymore... My friend is getting married in December, and she asked me to be a bridesmaid. All is fine and dandy. Last...

This was a really interesting article, I can relate to a lot of the content. Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Orange juice is another good one, I find. Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Yeah, carb counting. 1 unit for every 10 carbs seems to be working. Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

I've been on basal insulin about 3 weeks and it want having much effect. I've been on bolus 3 days, and results have been a lot better already! Not perfect, but every little helps. It's really frustrating though, as I have been given every tablet possible, which has taken a year and a half. I...

I had a stroke of luck this week, after being refused test strips by my gp last week...I told my dsn about my trouble, and right there and then, she gave me 4 boxes. She's also written a letter to my gp, asking to increase the amount they give me, as I'm having to test at least 5 times a day. My...

When it hurts, it hurts for about half an hour. Last week it was really itchy as well. Is it worth telling my dsn about this, or should I grin and bare it? Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Hi, I'm using 4mm needles, and rotate the sites and use a new needle every time, so I'm a bit stumped! Oh well, no pain, no...gain? :s Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Hi, I'm using 4mm needles, and rotate the sites and use a new needle every time, so I'm a bit stumped! Oh well, no pain, no...gain? :s Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

I've only been on insulin a few weeks, and a lot of the time it, it hurts after I've injected. I've only injected in the stomach, but is there a trick to the angle that I do it? Is it actually normal for it to hurt?! Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Re: Very high sugar levels The dsn has suggested that I may need bolus. I'm testing as often as I can, I need to help myself to get help from the nhs.... Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Re: Very high sugar levels No, I'm grateful for your suggestions. I guess once I'm in bolus, ill get more of an understanding of how I can adapt my insulin. Just feels like its taking forever! Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Thought I was going to have an argument with the doctor today. Refused to give me test strips because it was 'too soon'...50 test strips have lasted just 2 weeks, so they'll be moaning at me when I ask for more in 2 weeks' time... Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal...

I'm seeing a consultant in Tuesday. For the 2 weeks that I've been on insulin, I've spoken to my dsn twice, it's just that the dsn I spoke to today didn't seem too bothered. Guess ill just have to wait and see what the consultant says on Tuesday. Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011...

It really does affect your levels. If I'm feeling down, my sugars are higher. Even higher if there are tears... Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Re: Very high sugar levels Another bad day with high sugars. Spoke to a dsn that I haven't spoken to before, who actually was useless. She's told me not to change anything. I feel depressed and at the end of my tether. It doesn't help that a year ago today my grandad died, as a result of...

Lost my grandad a year ago today :( Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Re: Very high sugar levels Thank you for your reply. Had a good old cry, don't expect that helped. Sugars are just as high today, but at least I didn't feel the need to punch anyone! I made a point of apologising to my colleague for being so miserable yesterday! Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed...