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I can relate to your need for understanding, I didn't really accept my diabetes for around 20 years. One harsh thing that you have to understand it that nothing will change until you do. Sorry. The pump is not a magic cure all, if anything it is quite a lot more work than mdi. I wish you luck...

I am thinking along the lines of Jack, I suffered for years with readings like this and feeling unwell because of my Basal (long acting) insulin. Ask her doctor to try changing long-acting insulin. If your daughter starts to feel better and you live in the UK, ask about a pump. I spent years...

Unfortunately, I have seen (through the use of an electron microscope) what damage not changing your lancet or needle every time causes to your skin, blood vessels and flesh. It really is not pretty! Also, it is the main cause of scarring, which builds up over time. For insulin, this leads to...

Please be aware that a pump is not an easy solution, and it will not suit everyone. I love my pump, it has helped me tremendously but it takes more effort (in my opinion) than mdi did. I got mine because I had tried all of the Basal insulins and would suffer from sudden, severe drops in BG...

Another idea might be to ask if you can start Metformin. It will increase your insulin sensitivity, which will mean that you should need less insulin. Also, I side effect of Metformin is weight loss. Both of these added together should help you to lose weight, which in turn would mean less...

Noblehead, when I was diagnosed I was in hospital for 3 weeks. The consultant usually came around during the day and my family visited in the evening. When he telephoned my folks, he told them exactly the same thing. We didn't know anyone else who was Diabetic, apart from my paternal grandfather...

Annelise, thank you for your concern. I have spoken to loads of medical professionals about my depression and now have several wonderful teams who support me in every way. But, like everyone, I have some bad days. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So glad you had I supportive team! I often sit, sob and wish that I had been in a position like yours. I have a fantastic team now, however, and I'm doing really well. It's just that every now and again I sink into extreme depression and find it difficult to see anything positive. I am so glad...

Not unreal, unfortunately. I have just Googled him, and he is still practicing! I hope karma catches up with him. Sorry. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

He also told me that I should accept the insulin, as it would make something exciting to show my school friends! I hope that he was prevented from practicing medicine shortly after. Sorry. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Unfortunately it is 100% true! He told me that there was nothing that he or I could do to control Diabetes, that I must have done something truly awful to be burdened with this, but at least I wouldn't have to suffer for too long. It sent me into a severe depression, which I am still fighting...

When I was first diagnosed in 1986, my consultant told me that I could take insulin, or not; follow a diet, or not; eat chocolate or not; it wouldn't matter as I would be dead within 2 years! I was 13 at the time and scared out of my mind. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

When I was on Simvastatin, my BGs were unpredictable and very difficult to control. I know another diabetic on them, who was experiencing the same problem. I stopped taking it and within days my control was back. I spoke to my consultant about it, he said that he had not heard about this as a...

I hope it comes through soon for you. I know it can be stressful waiting to see what they decide! I wish you all the best. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My DSN recommended that I send 3 months' test results to my consultant along with my completed form. She said that he would then write a letter with his recommendation and send this with my form to the DVLA together. I was told that this can speed up the process dramatically - it worked for...

I would like to buck the trend and thank the DVLA for the fast efficient renewal of my driving licence! I followed the procedure recommended by my DSN. The DVLA had a few questions which they came back to me about, and as I have background retinopathy I had to attend a local optician to have my...

I was also advised that hairy toes are great!! Because if you start losing circulation in your feet, the hair on your toes will disappear. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've had the op twice! Shoulder is now 100%! I had to have the op twice on the same shoulder because it didn't work well enough the first time. You will be very surprised when you wake up and they ask you to move your arm! It does hurt quite a bit, but the pain subsides fairly quickly (2 days)...

I can leave my set in, and only change it when the insulin runs out! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I am on a pump too, so don't get bothered too much by my GP. I see my DSN every 4 months, and I have a pump review appointment with my DSN and consultant once a year. This appointment consists of sitting with the consultant and DSN for up to an hour and a half, discussing experiences with the...