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Type1 lad Its ok to wake up high now and again. Give yourself a break. Not only are you diabetic but throw anxiety in the mix and lifes just a bit hard to manage! Before bed each night i listen to a relaxation tape. This has a very calming effect. I would suggest you do similar. Plenty of...

Hi Sulky, Carbs and cals app is fab! You'll learn carb content of your regular food fast. I have stayed with the 1:10 ratio as this works for me but it can be some trial and error. Give it a go but my advice would be to keep a food diary and how much you inject so you can see which foods will...

I generally hover around the 100g mark. Love the carbs

I haven't watched emmerdale in years but I do despise when tv make diabetes out to be so easy or scare the wits outta you with horrendous complications! No wonder there's little understanding of the condition. Guess its up to us non tv folk to educate!

Thank you for your replies. Not having a great day with it all but your posts are very encouraging x

Hi Dark Horse. Thank you for the reading material! Very useful x

Madsal would you have a history of mental health issues?

All the best to you too Axle222!!! Comforting to know I am not on my own. Let me know how you get on xx

Hi Over the last few months I have developed severe anxiety because of diabetes. I am fixated upon sickness. If anyone is ill near me I wont go near them. Washing my hands constantly and avoiding social situations in case I become ill and get DKA. Just wondering if this has happened to anyone...

Hi James122. Sorry you are feeling like this. Is it only when your sugars are low you feel like this?

Thanks you guys. Your responses mean a lot! Sometimes feel like youre being judged for not being the "perfect" diabetic.

Hi All I was the only diabetic in my office until about a month ago. I have suffered anxiety privately and am getting help with this, but it drives my sugars up when im particularly panicked. I have had to take a few days here or there off as Im trying to get the bgs under control and get a bad...

Hi mikeysoulmate. Sorry to hear you are lonely! Do you have a family? POF is an ok alternative short term but i know a few ppl who had success with E-harmony! Azure is right about evening classes or something like that. Have you any hobbies? Dont let the loneliness shut you away. Plenty of ppl...

I took 21 units of levemir but now i take 18 units of toujeo. It was a starter dose but it hasnt needed changed. If you do decide on the change your sugars will swing a bit. Mine did for about a week as it takes toujeo 5 days to fully take effect but definitely worth the change! My bg in the...

Loved the willy wonka one! Lol

I was told the same thing as it works beyond 24hrs so need for a split

Hey. Ive been on toujeo since last september. Changed from levemir. My sugars are much more stable and it covers me for the whole 24 hours. Fewer lows and highs!

Hi guys. Thanks for the replies! I manage my bgs very well and have no other complications. I know the diabetes teams are swamped so i hate bothering them for no good reason but might try and get my hba1c done by the GP

How often is everyone being sent to have a check up at their clinic? Hba1c etc. My last check up was aug and wondered should I be seen again soon!

Hi tylers73. You can get sugar free throat losenges from boots but an antiseptic throat spray works just as well. Your levels will be a bit higher as youre ill but just keep checking your bg regularly and inject as needed.