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Hi all, Yesterday my endo started me on metformin due to me becoming insulin resistant. Still high blood sugars despite injecting and carb counting as I should be. I’m on 45 units daily of Tresiba (degludec) and Novorapid 3:10 g carbs. I’ve been started on 500mg (slow release) daily for 2...

I have been having really high blood sugar readings. Last one being 32.7 and a 'HI' reading before that. (I believe HI is above 33.3?) I have tested my blood for ketones and i had a result of 0.5. I have seen my doctor this morning but he really wasn't sure what to do. He tested my urine and...

I have a two hour exam on Friday, and a three hour exam on Saturday... I'm scared I'm going to have a hypo. The university have been really helpful and given me mitigating circumstances... i am sitting my exam in a room with few people, I'm allowed food and drink. Also allowed to keep my...

Hi All, Hope you are all having a good weekend so far [emoji4] Recently diagnosed, I was given the Glucomen LX plus meter. Seemed ok to me being a newbie but after seeing the nurse at my GP surgery she said it was more or less useless. I was advised to ask for the Accuchek aviva expert. As i am...

hi all, don't mean to be a drama queen but i am in agony with my muscles. it sounds silly but i can barely walk as my legs are so painful. my arms and wrists too. even my tummy if i cough. have any of you guys experienced this? is it connected to diabetes? (type 1) not sure what to do thanks...

Hi Guys, How do you manage to inject when you're eating out? do you do it in private or are you happy to do it in front of people? [emoji5]

Hi All, i'm new to the forum and new to diabetes. Diagnosed last Monday as type 1. A huge shock as i'm sure most of you know. I am just saying hello and wondering if you had any tips or advice for me. As I'm still wondering around not sure what I'm doing. I am running quite high between 8...