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Hi Carl, welcome aboard! Good advice from both posts above, sounds like you are heading the right way! If you want more internet research, it's worth looking at the fact that some foods release carbs more slowly, and the way some foods are cooked can also make a difference, ie frying things in...

I work in operating theatres, so nobody bats an eyelid about me injecting! I have not come across a problem out and about either, I have tested and injected in restaurants and shops! :) Bob

Hi, Insulin is a hormone, but is considered a drug, same as, say adrenaline! Initially, if unable to self administer, your husband should have been put on sliding scale insulin regime! If he is well enough to self administer, he must be allowed to! I would raise merry hell with the staff, and...

Hi Tut75, Welcome aboard! :) Bob

Hi Marfmama! Welcome aboard, and be assured nobody here will get bored with you talking about your diabetes! It is such an individual condition, different things work for different people! It might be worth having some glucotabs or similar handy, and with the number of hypos it's probably...

Congratulations, well done you! :) Bob

Wow, great prize, good luck everyone!! :) Bob

Hi Sharron, I would give the clinic a call, you have enough evidence that things are not right! Call them and let them know your numbers, take it from there! :) Bob

Not always linked to diabetes though? My left shoulder / arm / hand are a source of constant pain, but this is due to prolapsed discs in my spine! I have already had corrective surgery on 4 discs in my neck, but now 2 more are prolapsing! Degenerative spine is the diagnosis, I now have sciatic...

Assumedly you are using a fresh, new needle for each injection? And rotating sites? It can sometimes hurt a little, part of the reasoning being you pushed the needle in too hard, and maybe you allowed the needle to move whilst injecting? :) Bob

Bittersweet! :) Bob

Hi Jan, Welcome aboard! You will find lots of information, and friendly people on here! Yes it's a confusing condition, but you can get in control of it! :) Bob

:) Anne :) Bob

Just to throw my thoughts in; I am a healthcare professional, I work in Operating Theatres. I do not re-use needles for anything, they are all designed to be single use!! The reason lancets come with a warning not to share, is that they become blood conatminated on first use, so this could...

Hi Ken, Nothing wrong with the odd bevvie, but you may find some beers raise your sugars! When I was in Glic and Met I enjoyed the odd glass of red wine, which lowered my sugar level for a while, best to test and see what does what! Drink too much, and you might see a drop as your liver gets...

The Daily Express recently ran an article on Metformin, apparently a research study in China has found that taking metformin can reduce the chances of contracting certain types of cancer! Yes, it can play havoc with the bowels, in my case causing loose stools and explosive gas - not the...

Welcome aboard! How does Metformin upset you? :) Bob

Hi donrobo, and Welcome! I am fortunate enough to be under the care of a Diabetes Specialist Nurse ( DSN ) who is wonderful, through the diabetic unit at my local hospital! I still see the practice nurse annually, to check weight, pulses, that kind of stuff, but with my DSN I can 'drop in' to...

Hi minnieminx, and welcome! I can see your dilemna! Your husband is a lucky guy to have someone who understands his condition, and well done you for seeking advice! If your hubby is experiencing regular hypos on a pump, I would think the pump settings need tweaking to reduce this! Can you...

Porridge. Or crumpets, or scrambled eggs, depends upon time and shift! :) Bob