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It depends on your age and other factors. I've always been told to aim to keep it below 120/80. As I'm late twenties my DSN has always told me that they would expect those figures, the lower one in particular, to be even less than that. The last time I had mine checked it was 110/65. Em

Different providers offer different levels of cover so you'll have to look around. I had to cancel a holiday last year as it ended up clashing with a wedding. My insurance covered that but it is a very comprehensive policy. If you doctor tells you not to travel than most insurance providers...

I'm type 1 so I have no idea if you can temporarily have type 2 diabetes. When I registered with my new GP he did ask if I was still diabetic though. I really had to fight the urge to respond with "are you still qualified?!".

Hi Mick, does sound like it could have been a hypo. Everyone gets different symptoms but they sound very similar to the symptoms I get. I tend to feel dizzy, very warm, sight gets a bit blurry etc. Sometimes feels like I've had too much to drink - can make it hard to tell if I have had a drink. Em

Feels good at the time though, doesn't it?! I've been low carbing for a while now and I can't even manage a slice of bread now without my sugar levels rocketing. have to admit, it doesn't atop me breaking the rules every now and again! I feel like I have a massive hangover too. I have a...

Mine is a novo pen. Actually I have two. One is silver and the other multicoloured - that's about at fun as it gets. I have to admit, I couldn't care less what te own looks like. I'd rather they focused on making them smaller and more discrete so they are easier to carry around. That's just me...

Re: Do UK paramedics not leave copy of treatment information Your doctor will get a copy and it will be logged on their system. The information will be visible in your patent history and available for your GP to view whenever they need to. I hope you don't mind me asking, but do you know why...

Hi V. I'm type 1 and am vegetarian. It does make low carbing quite difficult at times - you get sick of eating the same foods all the time! I also have coeliacs disease so have to avoid anything with gluten in it. Sure makes meal times fun lol I make lots of quiches (without the pastry) and...

I've been diabetic for over 20 years now and I see absolutely nothing wrong with having drink. It's a life-long disease, bit a life sentence. Some drinks make my sugars spike more than others. Cocktails, for example, make my sugars rise. Not to say you can't have them, just bear it in mind. My...

Hi Roxy, There is quite a strong correlations between type 2 diabetes and obesity. Hence the more overweight an individual is the more likely they are to develop type 2 diabetes. There are, of course, other factors. You say you are about five stone overweight so this could have definitely...

I'm not suprised you feel a little unsettled at the moment. I hope you find out why type you are soon. As for feeling your life won't be the same again - to a certain extent you're right. You will need to make changes and it is something you will need to lve with for the rest of your life. You...

Lorri, Please do not feel like a fraud for being signed off. Your doctor wouldn't do it unless they thought it necessary. If I were you I'd try and push for an earlier appointment - not just because of the impact on work, but it must be hard for you too. Could you try speaking to your GP and...

Could be many things... If it persists or keeps happening then I would get it checked, or at least mention it next time you see your diabetes team or doctor, just in case it has something to do with your diabetes. I sometimes get pins and needles in my feet if I've been sat awkwardly. I also get...

Massive apologies for the terrible typing. Small keys and big thumbs! ;)

Hi Emma and Jac, I've been diabetic since I was seven (22 years now). Apart from a small blip when I was a teenager my diabetes has been well controlled and I am very healthy. Weight is in the normal range, cholesterol under 4, blood pressure on the low end of normal etc. I manage to lead a...

I get them when my sugars are all over the place. I'm like a woman possessed and the people around me are lucky to survive! My fiancé has learned to avoid me too when I'm on of these 'moods' (I'm not sure mood accurately describes it - it's way, way past that lol). I know he understands why I...

Gill, You're best speaking to your doctor. They are the only person that can tell you what your options are and whether you'd qualify for this treatment. Personally (and this is just my opinion) I am dead against any treatments like this unless there are real ad genuine circumstances that mean...

Kylie, 6.1 is an excellent reading, so well done. As you're newly diagnosed your consultant may want you to increase this level slightly to avoid hypos, at least until you've got a fill handle on how to adjust your doses etc. My hba1c is usually between 5 and 6.5. When it reaches the top of...

I am so sorry to hear about your husband. Can't even begin to understand what you're going through. I'm afraid I didn't know him and I hope you manage to find some of the answers you are looking for. Take care. Emma x

It's my stress relief lol. Plus I drive right past the gym on the way to and from work so don't really have any excuse (other than all my gym clothes are dirty... Haven't tried that one yet... Hmm). Summer months I try and cycle to work too - it's about 16 miles each way. Only doable if you can...