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There’s some good advice on here. Keep an eye on those BG levels and if you’re unsure come back on here to ask further advice. Reassurance is key to keeping the stress levels down. Try to do something relaxing that might help you before bedtime and hope you’re feeling better soon x

Hi Matteo, I also have the unbearable pain, all the time really but much worse at night. I hadn’t slept for more than a month so went to the doctors yesterday as I felt so desperate. I notice you take duloxetine, can I ask if this is for depression? I don’t want to be nosy but I am prescribed...

You’ll have to do some local research, maybe at the diabetic clinic at the hospital, for support groups. He could well be depressed and not able to take the information and advice on board rather than burying his head in the sand. I have mental health problems and went to a day centre for the...

I know very little about the dynamics of diabetes, i’m learning as I go along, and cannot offer advice but will say you can always call the baby Elaine ha ha x hope you get the reassurance you need

I am type 2 diabetic and personally believe all Type 1s should get the Libra on the NHS, not only for good management of their illness, but also to alleviate stress and anxiety. It’s not just a “sit and we’ll see” illness, it’s management is about being pro-active and resources should be made...

It’s all very confusing, isn’t it? Good luck at the doctors, I hope a diagnosis and advice help

I know very little about the complex issues of diabetes and can offer no advice, but those bg levels look great to me!

Thanks, I have tried soy milk but don’t like the smell! I know, i’m odd lol

Thank you for that, all recommendations are great, will definitely give it a go x

Hi Ian, I’ve been diagnosed a few months now and knew nothing about the illness in the beginning, I too had very blurred vision. I did no research to start and received no information from the DN so went about my day as I always did, eating whatever I felt like when I felt likeable just...

Hi Kelly, I have the same symptoms and it’s really getting me down. I’m in pain all day and it’s keeping me awake at night too. At times, I can hardly walk. I’ve been out today but now I’m suffering. My gp suspected I have a vitamin d deficiency and I was tested last week. I had the results back...

I never looked at it in terms of getting it right, only that something must be wrong. Onwards and upwards with positive thinking is necessary I believe! Thanks for advice x

Thanks, yes, any new advice is worth trying. Hope it help you too x

I took my BGL before tea, it read 5.6 so I decided to have a spoon of pasta and check for any spikes. 2 hours after eating my BGL was 5.6. I washed my hands and tested again, 4.7 this time! That wasn’t what I was expecting x

Thanks, you’ve got a lot of knowledge to share x

Thanks for info, appreciate it x

Thanks, some good advice. It’s easy to become obsessive over how much sleep you’re not getting x Although i’m not sure about the Archers!

Thanks x

Insomnia is definitely a spiral. I’m struggling through each day and fighting an afternoon nap hoping that I can sleep better at night, but I just lay there wide awake with random thoughts swirling round my head. x

Thanks, my cat CoCo does sleep on the bed but has been keeping me company during my nights of insomnia- lovely cuddles x