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So I had a hypo at work, left the shop floor to have some lucozade and my manager says 'can you not wait? Your lunch is soon?' I replied: not really, unless you want me to pass out? And he said oh you are a bit dramatic no? Why don't people understand!?!?!? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm gonna go later when my bf is back from work so he can take me - I have an exam tomorrow grrrrr! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've got a UTI which I'm taking Cefalexin for...however the pain in my kidney is slowly getting worse. I called NHS direct and they advised me to go to A&E - is this them covering their backs or should I go just in case? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You might not have enough background insulin. When I reduced my night time levemir by just one unit, it made a huge difference to me Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I do 1 unit of insulin for 10g of carb and it works perfectly for me! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks everyone...showed it to my mum whose a pharmacist she said it looks fine so hopefully no infection will follow! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I never had one! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just a bit concerned as I know the importance of checking your feet etc with diabetes... At work earlier I stepped on a clothing security tag - the sharp metal pin. It went though my shoe and totally into my foot and it hurt like CRAZY when I had to pull it out... My foot was pouring with blood...

I have a diabetes related break down almost on a monthly basis....I HATE having it and I'd give up anything not to be diabetic anymore :( you deffo don't feel alone and I thibk it would be weird if people DIDNT get down about it every once in a while! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have no idea, are there different types!? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for your feedback! It's for 5 days just to monitor what's going on as I'm having quite a few unexplained highs and lows! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm due to have a continuous glucose monitor fitted in a couple of weeks - what can I expect!? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yup! When I drink alcohol my levels raise first then I usually always hypo during the night! It's just how alcohol reacts with diabetes! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've been told the 'of which sugars' thing for baked beans too! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

If you keep good control, background retinopathy can reverse itself. That's what I was told anyway. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm generally very moody with a hypo and today I threw a bottle of lucazade at my boyf - it's like I can't physically control what I'm doing but I'm so lucky my family is understanding! I hate diabetes I'd give ANYTHING for a day off :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

My thyroid was slightly under active a few months ago but has been tested again and is now normal. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

The lowest I've ever been and been able to self treat is 1.3...I had a fit once and slipped into unconsciousness and my sugar was 0.3 then... Took glucagon and IV glucose to wake me up. I think each person has a different tolerance to the next. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Seriously though how few calories a day do I need to eat before I lose any sort of weight!? I'm exersizing, low carbing, nothing works!!!!! My friends on the other hand diet for two weeks and the weight falls off. It's not fair :( I know it could be worse but my weight is creeping up and up and...

I think you will be ok, go to a tattoo parlour that's well established and clean! I've got a tattoo on the bottom of my neck and had no problems with it healing! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App