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That happened to me last year. Although this time was because I had gone onto insulin at the beginning of last year they had my license back to make check on my arthritic knees as to whether safe to drive for emergency stops etc all because of the way I worded something on my diabetic bit. Took...

Hi Libby. hi Libby. I too have recently gone onto insulin and had my license changed to the 3yr medical one. It was a very quick update and had it back within ten days. I was advised by my insurance which is through mobility that you can continue to drive but keep a copy of your licence and...

Porridge, toast and fruit all suggestions from nurse when I asked for food leaflet but I will definitely take a look tomorrow. Thankyou for your help this evening , everybody has been so kind x

Thankyou for that information. I will go through tomorrow what I need to buy in my weekly shop. You have been a good help this evening. I couldn't believe the nurse had no leaflets on food, diet etc.i have found a nearby group so am going to hopefully go on Tuesday.

I only went on it last week so roughly ten days and this is first time on for some time. Will amend it all tomrrow now back on.it is a pen and I have to take it at night before bed. Started at 10 and told until it went to seven in the morning to keep upping by 2ml every 2/3days.... Just reached...

Thankyou for the replies. I was just feeling a little out of sorts not knowing things, what immediate changes to expecting insulin. Hubby really no use as doesn't understand anything like this at all. He doesn't mean to be ignorant but not helping by taking no interest. It may just be this...

No, but seems to be best way forward. Goingbto make plan for next season days

No, but think maybe best plan. Going to make a 7 day food plan tomorrow. Thanks

Thankyou. I have just become paranoid over it

Hi Mike. Not sure on the Hba1C. My doc or nurse never explain anythibg except tell me what they want it to be is 7 on waking and around 9 on going to bed. No leaflets in the surgery on the ibsulin. Told me what to look for hypi etc. That's why thought would seek the forum out. Breakfast...

Hi guys. Age 62, disabled with severe arthritic condition. type 2 for a few years now on Metformin and Victoza injection. Apparently it wasn't doing its job so took Victoza away and gave me an extra tablet. That did nothing either to lower so last week went on Insulin. Don't know much about it...

Nobody has ever advised me on what to eat either Angie..try to pick things up on here but didn't know to avoid grapes though..

Hi. I am like you. Been on it for a couple years. 1500 /2000mg a day. Often 2000 sends me constantly to open bowels so he puts me down to 1500 but then blood reading flirt back up to 9.8 and around. Also been out on daily injection of Victoza to help with weight loss which is a mega problem...

Hi, well done in your achievement. Like you I have a fair amount of weight to lose, although I havent put any on since October on my last Diabetic check up by practice nurse I havent lost any either at 24 stone. At the beginning of last year I was 21.5 stone but after being admitted to hospital...