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I’ve just read that report and it was a light bulb moment, today I have been told i’m Vit d deficient. Do you know if magnesium oil is available in Boots or more specialised health food shops as I will definitely be giving it a go. Thanks for advice, it’s really helpful x

hello, since cutting down on carbs I have reduced my insulin to 14 units twice a day from 20 units twice a day and have been wondering whether 14 is quite a low or high dose as I have no idea. Also, I take Humulin 1 and would like advice about what type of insulin this is, short/ fast acting...

is not being able to sleep and poor quality sleep connected to diabetes, do you think? So many people on here seem to have this complaint. Thanks x

Bed and chocolate sounds like my idea of utopia! Ha ha x

Thank you for this advice, i’m Unable to get a gp appointment today and the symptoms have gone away. If they come back I will certainly ring 111. Since recent diagnosis I feel I have much more concern and anxiety about health complications and am unable to get an appointment with the dn for some...

You’re doing great! It’s hard to get your head round all the information out there isn’t it but keep up the good work x

In your opinion

As a snack, the NHS guidelines recommend 6 almonds as a serving but I know a lot of people on here don’t follow those guidelines for several reasons

I have concerns about diabetic eye disease and thought somebody on this forum might have had similar experiences to share but thanks for your suggestion

Thanks for advice x

I’ve got pain in my right eye with what feels like pressure behind, should I be concerned? Thanks x

Probably got of to sleep about 1.30 and woke at 4.30 and even then I felt that I was dozing in and out of light sleep. Got up as restless and had a snack and a glass of milk as BS at 4 and I felt a little light headed. Thanks x

I’ve been on a mixture of psychiatric medication for 10 years and when researching found that all of them cause weight gain ( i’ve put on 6 stone) and 3 of them state diabetes as a side effect. I was diagnosed in April 2018 and was immediately put on insulin. I certainly blame these medications...

Jaycee - i’m Not sure what insulin dependent is but I use insulin twice a day before breakfast and evening meal, 16 and 14 units of Humulin respectively. My next question was to be should I be on a lower dose of insulin? Also, I’m a little confused about a post saying if you don’t eat carbs you...

My gp suspected I may be vit d deficient so had a blood test last week, awaiting results. Thanks for all the other info x

hey everyone, I’m a newbie so please excuse any ignorance. I’ve just measured my bg levels after having my tea and got 5.6. I ate salmon and vegetables with Greek yogurt and strawberries. I wondering if I had added some good carbs to the meal and raised my bg level, would I have more energy as...

Hi Dean, you’re doing very well mainting your low bg levels and with such a positive attitude. I’ve recently been diagnosed with type 2 and take insulin. The whole illness has become a massive challenge for me but I will use your enthusiasm to succeed as inspiration. Thank you

Hi, i’m New to diabetes and have been given no advise by my dn whatsoever. I have learnt a lot from this site over the past few days but am still confused. My reading this morning was 3.5 and i’m Not sure if anything needs to be done to raise the level? Yesterday I ate carb free and had all...