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When we were in lockdown I was offered a box of food to be delivered. I had seen what neighbour had received, so I refused it, much to the consternation of the people offering it. Large packet of pasta, rice, large white loaf (which would be mouldy before we could eat it ) and some random...

The tiredness would go away if you have insulin. In 2017 I was diagnosed with cysts in my pancreas. The main symptoms were tiredness and abdominal swelling/bloating. I started on insulin prior to surgery, and the tiredness disappeared. I felt wonderful. Then I had surgery to remove the tail...

When I saw the content of the food parcel delivered to a neighbour, I rang and cancelled mine. I told them I was ok, didn't need it and was getting my shopping delivered from the supermarket. I suggested that it would leave more for people in real need. I can live without large white loaves of...

Ask if you could have a libre sensor ( or similar). 2 tests a day doesn't give you enough information. My tests were fine during the day, before bed and early morning. I was going very low overnight which I didn't know until I had a libre sensor. It gives you more information which also makes...

Did your doctor start the metformin at one a day for a week, then 2 a day for a week then up to 3 a day? A gradual start gives your body time to adjust. Most people have gastric problems at the start of metformin, most of those find it settles down/goes away after a few weeks. Some people...

Never googled anything, but on being told I was starting on insulin my only thought was how do I get all this stuff through the airport. Strangely I never worried about injections.

Your doctor would be the first place to contact. You may need antibiotics. They can refer you to a podiatrist.

I had this when I had cysts in my pancreas. Settled down after surgery . Also high blood glucose, and tiredness. One palm peeled completely.

As a relatively new to insulin (April 2017) I usually guesstimate. In the really early days I read labels, and weighed cereal. Now I have an idea what 10 grams looks like in most regularly eaten foods. My usual bread is 9 grams per slice, but if I eat bread while out I count it as 15 grams...

Your libre readings will be an education. When I got mine I found I was having regular lows overnight which I was unaware of. So I've got that sorted. Now I'm trying to tackle the mid morning high that happens even if I don't eat.

I also don't know what type I am. I was diagnosed as type 2 in 2012. Was put on metformin. In 2016 my glucose levels were rising and my gp added gliclazide. I started to feel really unwell, was gaining weight in my abdomen even though I was trying to lose weight. I talked to the doctor and...

this seems to have come on fairly quickly and "gone off " pretty quick. have you been checked for things like cysts in your pancreas? I was diagnosed type 2 in 2012 and started on metformin. in 2016 my sugar levels were going up and the doc added another tablet in. fine for 6 months then was...

one fact that stuck with me from the great cholesterol con, was that people who live into their hundreds have one thing in common - high cholesterol levels.

check that your insulin has not got too warm. heat affects it and makes it not work. try a new insulin out of the fridge. see if that helps.

Has your doctor done any tests like an ultrasound of the pancreas? I had a diagnosis of type 2 which was helped by exercise initially then needed medication, then went off dramatically. Rising sugar levels and feeling ill. Turned out I had cysts in my pancreas. Helped enormously by insulin...

pot of yoghurt = 13.4 g per 100g. weight of yoghurt 167 grams. i'm not good at mental arithmetic. would be easier if they would give the food value of what is in the pot.

hello, first time posting here, though have been reading these posts for some time now. i'm not sure what type I am any more, I was type 2, which went off suddenly. various tests later found cysts in my pancreas. had a lot of pancreas removed, spleen and gall bladder too. did start on insulin 1...

a crawly feeling under the skin is sometimes a sign of low iron levels, arms and legs. maybe get your iron levels checked. and don't get fobbed off with 'oh you're within normal range' .. normal is from 40 to 200. I was symptomatic at 60.

I find pasta will send my levels up for 24 hours. Diabetic nurses always want you to eat low fat and higher carbs. This doesn't work. Higher fat lower carbs seems to be better for control through a longer timescale. Bacon and eggs sounds good to me but I am a rebel when it comes to doing what I...