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Thanks for the replies, in regards to veg- this is one of the things which has changed most, I eat MORE now and alot more. Fluids I am drinking at least 3 litres a day, I do have chia seeds so I might give that ago, am I right in thinking the fibre offsets the amount of carbs? Are there any...

Hi all, not long been diagnosed at new year (STILL) don't know what type I have. Since I've changed my diet, I have found myself constipated virtually since the start, as we know what can happen when you force too much.. Anyway, yeah that's happened. I have a piece of wholegrain bread with...

Hi all, thanks for the replies. I still haven’t been told which type I have and do insulin 3 times a day and long acting lantus before bed. I checked my BG before my dinner and it was 7.7, before breakfast it was 8.4. So it has come down. I’m expecting a call today from nurse so will ask if...

Hi all, today I had bacon with fat chopped off, 2 fried eggs, a small wholemeal piece of toast and a slice of cheese. Is this okay to have? I've been having omelette since I was diagnosed on NYE but needed something different. Does anyone have any other ideas for breakfast what are good for...

Hi, I was actually started on statins on 30th December too, however my GP told me to stay off these for a month due to very abnormal liver tests, I only took it for 2 days. As another user has posted they had no symptoms until they started insulin, it's abit of a weird one.

I used to be on this - It sounds weird but Mirtazapine works better for sleep at lower doses eg. 15mg before bed. When I was on it for depression, I was on a higher dose and it didn't help sleep, in the end the doctor put me on another antidepressant and prescribed mirtazapine 'off label' for...

Hi all, Newly diagnosed on 30th December. I'm not sure which type yet. My question probably sounds weird but here goes. Prior to my diagnoses and treatment with insulin I can't really remember any pain at all, however right now I'm getting pains in my hands and feet, like a dull ache it can...

Hey sorry for the late reply, I didn't have any alcohol, I've not had any since I flew home from Canada in November.

Hey, yeah the doctor called and as it was around 7am he told me not to take it, but to keep an eye on BG and just use my novorapid with meals and lantus tonight as normal. My BG was 7.9 this morning which surprised me as I thought it would be in double figures. I think I'll leave an alarm on my...

Hey, the long acting one is Lantus and you're right, I haven't been taught much as of yet but will hope to learn more at my first outpatient 5th Feb. :)

Apologies I didn't reply sooner, I didn't think I'd get a reply at the time, I phoned 111 and they advised me NOT to take it and that a doctor would call me within six hours. The dose I missed was my night time long acting one.

Hi all, I watched tv last night and forgot to take my night shot, should I take now or leave until tomorrow night, I can't ask doctors as it's weekend. Any advice? Thanks

Thanks for clearing this up for me. :)

Thanks for that, just out of curiosity if it wasn't taken, would blood sugar rise overnight even though I won't be eating and also, what number would it need to be before bed for it to be wise not to take it or is it just taken regardless? Thanks again

Hi all, My BG has been in single figures all day today (good thing?) I'm unsure if I should take my insulin before bed tonight, my current levels are 7.4. Its the first time I've had it this low before bed, had my usual 3 doses of Novorapid with meals today and am due 12 units of Lantus...

Thanks for your reply, I don't really have instructions or I can't remember as it is alot to take in, but as it is 6.6 now surely if I took insulin before I eat, I could drop below 4? Sorry if I sound stupid, I'm still getting used to it

Hi all, newly diagnosed here not sure yet what type. I've had my dose changed a couple of days ago to 8 units of novorapid with meals. When I woke this morning, my levels were around the 10 mark, had some cornflakes. Dinner time it was around 12, I ate Omelette Small wholemeal toast x1...

Thank you for your replies. Yes, insulin with each meal and one before bed. I think I'll understand more when I've been on the course the diabetic nurse mentioned. I'm still finding my way around and I will update my profile, thanks for that advice. I'll try to steer away from mash if I need to...

Hi all, Newly diagnosed and still trying to process everything. I have a quick question, Before tea tonight my reading was 15.7 I just checked before bed and it's gone to 16.4 I had fish (no batter or breadcrumbs) done in the oven, 2 scoops of mash and peas for my tea. I'm just wondering...

Hi all. I'm at hospital at the Mo, doctors sent me here earlier today. Been feeling weak and thirsty past 8 weeks, doctors did bloods and found other stuff - at the appt I mentioned about dehydration and strong smelling urine. She asked me to do a wee test which confirmed ketos? In there. She...