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I have just been prescribed Mounjaro and the surgery are going to prescribe 4mm needles. Before they did I had a quick Google and read that people with lots of subcutaneous fat (guilty!) may need longer needles eg 8mm. My question is how will I know if 4mm needles are too short? The surgery...

I've been trying to eat low-carb since 2016, but during the last few years, due to illness and increased stress, things slipped a bit, and heigh ho, roll on April 2025's HbA1c of 113 eeek. I immediately cut out cola and sweet things apart from the occasional yogurt or ice cream, and tightened...

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere but I'm quite a thorough reader of this forum and it hasn't leapt out at me. I'm currently livid (please excuse the rage-verbosity that I experience while angry) as a recent unsatisfactory telephone appointment with a nurse at my surgery has led to...

I've read most of the threads about fasting and gained a number of insights, but not seen anything that answers a couple of questions specific to my circumstances. I have a strong DP/FotF and high BGs all day. Typically my first reading after getting up is between 10-12 (can't test in bed), and...

Diabetes nurse congratulated me on nearly halving my HbA1c in just over 3 months, and for taking my meds(!). I've also lost a little over 3kg, it's not much but it's still progress. Onwards and downwards!

We have a cheesy fondue pack just going out of date which we want to use asap, but everything traditionally dipped in it seems to be a beige carb. What could I suggest as a suitable alternative, other than just eating it with a spoon? Thanks!

My daughter, not yet diabetic but very likely has PCOS and insulin resistance, has put on a lot of weight (at least 7kg, probably more) since going to uni and having to make all her own food choices. I want to strike a balance between encouragement and good advice without lecturing, but it's a...

Lidl very much bucking the trend of suggesting unrealistically small serving sizes to make their traffic lights greener, unlike haribo with "three sweets is a portion, even though there are 4 flavours in a pack so we know you'll eat more" First time I've ever eaten less than the recommended...

Not had a rant here for a while about my "special" GP surgery but hubby is sick of me complaining so I'll post here. My first diabetic review since diagnosis in late April is apparently due on 17th July. Not sure how they figure that out as I still haven't had an initial assessment. Anyway...

Is it normal to feel ravenously hungry despite BG levels being elevated? Since I ate lunch ~5 hours ago I've been getting fingerprick readings between 12-13.5. I was trying to wait until they went down before eating again but they haven't, and I'm realĺy hungry now! Surely if there's all that...

I'm trying to strike a balance between limiting my carb intake while still eating at least 5 portions of veg per day. As I'm also generally only eating one full sized meal plus one or two snacks, this is proving to be a real headache! I've noticed that nowhere in any of the low carb resources...

Tuesday 22/4 Phone call from surgery saying "your blood sugar is very high" (wouldn't give me numbers), "can you come in to the surgery today" (no), "it's really urgent", "you must send us a urine sample immediately", "you might have to go to hospital right away". Didn’t stop them closing up...

Rambly thoughts from a newbie, will try to stick to the point above... I'm used to eating only 1 meal somewhere between 4-8 pm, then a snack before bed. This week I was diagnosed with diabetes (HbA1c 113), the GP tested my blood glucose (20.1) and ketones, and prescribed Gliclazide and...

I was newly diagnosed this week with A1c of 113, tested at the gp with BG 20.1, given medication and a monitor and told to test glucose 3-4 times daily. Unfortunately I appear to have next to no blood in my fingers, at least none that is willing to come out. I can sometimes get a tiny droplet...