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Think about the reality, put can on side, needles will always lie flat. Chance of a needle standing on its end is virtually nil. Thus when you crush the can by standing on its side, the needles are trapped. Not rocket science.

If you need a sharps bin then the easiest and possibly safest easily accessed “bin” is an empty drink can. After use you can stand on it to stop contents emptying out. Worldwide availability!

Sigh...been there done that, I thought I had heard it all. I was hiv specialist nurse, for 30 years and I have listened / read years of b*llshit about - mostly - paranoia or if I was being less charitable, people sniffing a chance to make money. If the child was on the floor then there is imho...

Always higher in the morning. Dreary but not sure what I can do, if anything, to change this. Last night 6.2 at 10pm, this morning 7.4 at 8am. Such is life...

I gave up cigarettes on 17th November 2016. Cold turkey. Not had a single fag since. Missed it hugely, don’t anyone kid you that it’s easy. It is not, it’s purgatory for at least the first year. Every day I missed it. Used no widgets as I believe that is another addiction from which to wean...

Agree LL61. In my career, internet used extensively for comms in my part of NHS. If you used capitals then you were likely to be advised it was considered shouting and abusive. If you continued to use them then you would be likely to face action. Metformin and hospitals. Well, by definition if...

Agreed. Although cheese n onion crisps still taste great but they are a very rare treat! I hate capitalised words and overuse of exclamation marks. Completely wrecks the message.

The taste issue is after I eat rather than during. I remain pretty keen on food but the number of meals I now enjoy are very few. It’s life...

Bless you for taking the time to reply. That makes sense. I get interesting GI tract stuff some of the time. No real problem for me. Odd taste in mouth much of the time which may be the meds effect but I can cope with that too. Not really looking for excuses to play games with my health...

Ok, I take the metformin 1000SR each morning with ramipril. I normally have a cup of coffee shortly afterwards but rarely eat until much later. Anyone have a view on how this might affect me? If at all. Responses appreciated.

Hello akindrat. Congratulations on finally taking a grip on your reality and owning your situation. My first suggestion is talk to your Nan about moving in with her! If you have represented your situation accurately, she appears to be the one in your family that is sensible and has your best...

I recently flew long haul BA to Mexico and back. Didn’t bother advising them I am diabetic as I knew the likelihood of a low carb meal was slim to none. The chicken main course came with rice, a tomato sauce and veg. I ate the chicken and veg. Salad starter. I ate the tiny cheese portion and two...

Furthermore, and I am warming to my theme here, just because your GP seems to be supporting your desire for surgery, does not necessarily mean s/he actually agrees with the strategy. I have known a few weak individuals who agree to almost anything with patients because they can’t handle saying...

Phew, thanks zand, I thought I was going to get slaughtered for that view. Your perspective is valuable not least because you have travelled a hard road. I worked in a pretty tough area of healthcare, HIV, drug addiction, survivors, substance abuse, mental health issues, learning difficulty etc...

I am going for what I see as the truth. You are 26. Not a child anymore...you are an adult. I see excuse follow excuse here, anything other than applying willpower to your situation. You have every right to abuse yourself if that is what you choose. The reality I don’t have to engage with...

If you are hungry, you eat? Despite knowing you are diabetic and this harms you? Your able to go to shop and buy healthy food before going to work? You need to talk to someone to get your strategy and self esteem on the right road. Best of luck.

Good morning. It’s a case of horse to water it seems. Ok, if someone has mental health problems that clouds the issue but if a history of non compliance then it is likely this would include any MH meds. Of course, many people see beliefs other than their own as evidence of MH which is pretty...

Hallo DCR, welcome.you say your “doctor is not supportive” of what exactly? It would be helpful to know before commenting. Do you mean the Newcastle diet?

Bluetit, I did not know that, I am still new to this game - as it were. Thank you.

Good morning. That’s an interesting observation about a foodstuff having different effects on bg depending on time of day. I shall have to think about another bout of eating to meter! Thank you.