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I'm recently diagnosed. My numbers have settled and I'm about 80% in range with no major lows. I'm struggling with numbness in my hands especially my right. Wakes me several times a night and is noticeable when I'm driving. I've mentioned it to the DN but she didn't seem concerned. It does seem...

I am looking at lowering my HBA1c I am 5 weeks into diagnosis. No honeymoon period [emoji17] I've gone from 25% in range and 36% high. I'm now 75% in range with only 1% high. So pleased I'm making headway. (Some days things just don't seem to work but more better days then bad). My question is...

Can I ask you very knowledgeable people about how long it should take for my food spikes to return to pre meal levels? Should it be within 2 hours or the full 4 hours that the insulin lasts?

Hi, I use a Libra but I've noticed a few times it shows me a reading. I grab my insulin and check again before injecting to find the figure has dropped. For example it showed me I'd been up around 10.8 for 15 mins before my lunch. When I checked after working out my carbs my it says 8.4. and no...

Hi, I can't believe how difficult this is! I'm carb counting and I'm gaining a better understanding of my ratios but need to work out how they change throughout the day. I've been low carb for 8 years ( was diagnosed Type 2 and with low carb controlled blood sugar, now diagnosed with slow on set...

Hi, new to type 1, I've informed DVLA and they want to change my license to a medical license that needs renewing every 3 years. Is this typical? Do I have to just accept it?

Sorry for the silly questions. I've been type 2 for 8 years and had good control with meds and diet. Recent DKA and hospital stay, now told I'm type 1. I have Basel and bolsal insulin. I'm struggling to get sugars down. First meal out pizza hut, I've carb counted and given 8 units (ratio of 10 g...

Hi, I am struggling to control numbers. I had good control until put on prednisolone. Now off it and can't get a handle on things. Fasting was 5.2 this morning [emoji4] had 1 slice of bread, bacon and egg. (20g of carbs) and its gone up to 11.8. Even if I don't eat the bread it still goes up by...