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I've had a frozen shoulder in left side many years ago, never got full mobility back, blamed it on when I lifted a patient in work, pain was awful. Had liads physio, 2 cortisone injections.least it only has minimal pain if I sleep on that side. Now for past 8 months have had very painful right...

Doing DAFNE was the best thing I ever did. I now test more, understand more about my blood sugars and how the food I eat affects my bsugars.

Glen not just me then!!! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I spent many years not looking after my diabetes. Eating lots of sweet things, thirsty a lot, mussing the odd injection cos I couldn't be bothered. I never tested my blood sugar, always meant to but never did. I knew i wasn't looking after myself properly and was scared about the future but...

Just read the reviews on kindle, sounds great and I've just bought it on my kindle for £7.19. Looking forward to reading through it. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've heard of this. Wonder if its available on the kindle? Thanks Noblehead. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Consultant wants me to tighten up my control, thus getting a better hba1c which is currently 79. I need to stop silly habits and less guessing. Guess I am a but lazy about it Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hmmmm.....sometimes. Im not the best at carb counting, trying to get better at it. So maybe I under estimate my food a lot? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

It must be just me? But I've got into this habit sometimes of working out my quick acting insulin for a meal+any corrections if needed and adding 1 for good luck - 1 unit. I don't know why I do it. Sometimes I do it without thinking. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi, yes will google! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I saw a post on my FB page from someone in the US saying there were collections of 'spare' diabetes supplies for those in the Phillipines. I suppose insulin, pens etc? Can we help in any way? Just wondered. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Makes me mad, also upsets me. On tv programme tonight the presenter said ".......can help you from getting a killer disease like diabetes........." I've got a killer disease have I? Makes you feel good to hear that yes? No. I consider myself to have a health condition that requires diet and...

samJB I think you're right about the testing afterwards and will do so. I never seem to get it right with takeaways, normally I underestimate and end up high blood sugars for several hours. I guessed on the rice, I should've and could've weighed that. My ratio for eve meal is 1.5 units for every...

How much insulin do you take for say, a chinese takeaway? In general? I had stir fry beef in yellow bean sauce with cashew nuts and boiled rice. Absolutely no idea how much short acting to take - had 22 units, total guess. Just as well I rarely have them! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ooops type 1 I am not 2! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I did post on another part but got no replies. Type 1 for 40 yrs. Was getting palpitations and puffed out, coincided with some blood tests. Dr said low iron/low fertitin (again). Put me on iron tabs for blood retest in 3 months. Felt v ill and breathless yesterday so went to Dr's (different Doc)...

I'm interested to know if EPO helps, my hair is much thinner now than it was. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Been feeling a bit puffed out when walking and got palpitations again. I happened to have a set of blood tests via GP. Receptionist said "there's a problem with your iron snd ferritin levels Dr wants to speak to you on the phone, she arranged this app for 5 days later! Dr rand he said low iron...

Hi, I am type 1, 40 yrs. struggling to lose 30+ lbs. i work 4 days a week, go for walks, my eating is out of control so I thought I would use Slim Fast for 3 or 4 weeks. Have used it before in short bursts and my blood sugars were better. I just need something to help me gain control and get a...

Thanks Julie. Will have a look. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App