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Hi Wren88 Firstly try not to let the diagnosis be the end of your life - and try not to read and believe every article or opinion you see on line. I am very lucky and have excellent support from My GP and the surgery where they have a dedicated Diabetic nurse. Firstly If your GP surgery has one...

Jo Your story almost seems identical to mine - My family had a history of diabetes on my fathers side (unfortunately most died before we really know about diabetes as they had heart problems) However the upshot being I have been told that there is a genetic link in some families that some...

The diabetic specialist I see has said i can also inject into the top of my leg What length needle are you using? I think the smallest you can get is 5mm, This is why I use and I get no bruising but what I do is go in slowly at a slight angle (only slight) bruising is normally caused by either...

I do if my sugar levels are high for 3 or 4 days - This throws my PH balance what really helps is Active balance topical lotion or a PH neutural shower wash a combi cream and tablet for thrush and the drink for cystitis - sounds like a mammoth task but it knocks it on the head. I have just...

I am pretty sure you only tell the DVLA once you are insulin dependant as you are more likely to be at risk of hypos rather than hypers. Dr or diabetic clinic will give you perscription for lancets only if you are insulin dependant (well in Dorset anyway) You do not need to test your levels...

Still doing great on this I have lost 7 lbs and My blood sugars are all between 8 and 9 now morning noon and night - Had a bit of nausea and minor headaches at the beginning and when i upped the dose this week - I feel wonderful

Hi there I was diagnosed a few years ago and It is hard to get your head round but it is also not the end of the world. As a lot of people have suggested do watch the carbs as a general rule eat less than say 40 grams a day. breakfast was always really hard for me before i was diagnosed now it...

I started taking Liraglutide for the 1st time yesterday - I was advised by my diabetic nurse to take it in the evening just after evening meal that way if i feel sick it will be whilst I am asleep . I was gob smacked this morning to wake to a fasting reading of 11.2 and that was after i had...