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Hi, after about three years of chasing around a heart issue with blood pressure issues ( ranging from too low to too high daily etc) I have had a stressful couple of weeks. Having had chest pain yet again, and on this last occasion persistent nagging pain for the next three days, GP advised A&E...

Hi, I have been Type 1 for over 35 years, and for over the last 10 on metformin to counter insulin resistance. I am on a combination of Novorapid and Levermir, and have noticed within the last 12 months insulin reaction is unpredictable and seemingly less efficient. I am even wondering on...

Hi, I'd be interested in hearing form other type 1's out there who have been on metformin for insulin resistance issues. I have been on it for years owing to a resistance issue, and have noticed that if I forget to take it ( 2 x 500mg twice daily ) the effect on my blood glucose is extremely...

Type one of over 35 years, with known insulin resistance and on 1g metformin twice daily, and have been for years. I have been switched from one insulin to another over the years and have been on Novorapid and Levermir for over 10 years. I am now finding that insulin uptake is yielding poor...

Having had a recent event where I called for an ambulance having experienced chest pain and breathlessness etc, I landed in hospital for a week. During that time I met five different medical teams and thankfully the diabetic specialist nurse. I had one Dr wanting me to go onto the new drug...

Been type 1 over 30 years, been trying to control hypertension for some three years. The medication went past a tipping point resulting in hospitalisation twice for hypotension that resulted in collapse. Have had the medications significantly reduced, which has caused a violent swing the other...

Hi, Sadly I have been in hospital three times in the last few months, unscheduled visits, and not diabetes related, so obviously not carrying medications with me. I have found that nurses and even Dr's take note that one is a diabetic type 1, and then promptly ignore it. I have found that the...

I have been type 1 for over 30 years, ( now 64), and was told over 20 years ago I had issues with circulation and a failing return blood flow in my legs, which interestingly is not obvious on a doppler / ultrasound test. I was also assured way back then that any foot issues, I'd be seen by NHS...

I'm Type 1, on Levermir and Novorapid, with metformin due to insulin resistance issues years ago, 1000mg morning and evening. If I forget the metformin, insulin simply fails to kick in. Been type one for over 30 years. Been having the usual issues with levels going up and down and was put onto...

I am type 1 of over 30 years, and having recently been put onto the Libre monitor I have been watching the data with interest. To keep things reasonably in balance I now find the insulin ratio's between morning and evening need to be different. I use Novorapid and Levermir. Currently finding...

I have been diabetic for about 30 years now, having gone from a glucose intolerance, to full blown type 1 very abruptly in my thirties. All past Diabetic Clinics, and indeed the current hospital one say I am very definitely Type 1, last time I asked, the Consultant thought it was a strange...

I am type 1, been diabetic for over 30 years, and am on metformin due to developing insulin resistance. Once, long ago I was tested for B12 level as it apparently gets affected by metformin in some patients. I have been having steadily worsening issues with health for over two years, and with...

I have just been in hospital for non diabetic elective surgery and noticed several diabetic issues and wondered about the experience of others in this regard?. 1) The Ward Dr's insisted on wanting to access GP records for my dose rates despite repeatedly being advised I am under a Consultants...