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yesterday i was told i have neuropathy. I have been prescribed tablets to help with the pain and tingling. I have read a lot of info on how acupuncture can help. Has anyone tried it? or been able to receive a referral on NHS? My hba1c is currently on 38 (so under target). I was diagnosed...

I have had exactly the same except I do sleep very very well. My levels are spot on, I eat healthy and exercise but still I'm knackered the whole time! I have appointment next week so going to discuss it with them

The most annoying thing ever is when you go on holiday with a friend and all the ask at every meal is "have you taken your insulin" amount of times I felt like snapping "no I haven't good job your here cause I forget every other meal I ever have when your not there"

There are so many other ways to treat a hypo that are very cheap. I agree also it is a good idea, just have to stock up on other hypo treatments

After my fist eye screening I was exactly the same wasn't until I had slept and woke up next day that everything was back to normal. The paper they gave me said effects can be 6-8hours so give it some time :)

Hi @Mel18 You have done the right thing by joining the forum. I'm 35 diagnosed 6months. Whenever feeling cross angry or down I have a read through the posts on here it's a good boost :)

Teatime is very very similar to lunch food and have no issues. I normally take it around 9pm. I have tried varies other times (over period of time) and no difference at all

This is immediately on waking. Going to bed between 6 and 8. Have done lots of night tests at varies times and never been low.

Hi, I am currently using levemier as my long acting insulin. Under diabetic nurses and doctors I have working on getting my morning numbers under control (rest of the day is perfect) I was taking 6units evening and 4units morning. Waking between 9 and 12. Have slowly increased this to...

Thank you so much for this was looking for something for swimming perfect!!!

Find out as much information as you can, read any leaflets left laying around and be supportive on the food front. Mainly don't tiptoe around it. Agree with Becky above me and my partner laugh about it a lot and it helps make it seem less scary and more manageable.

It did take a good 10days for me to notice the difference but it has helped so I hope it will benefit you too :)

They gave it to me as levels of the vitamin was low and I had issues with numbness and tingly feet - this has now significantly decreased so I think it is having a positive impact

Hi, I have also been recently prescribed the same (not pregnant) been taking them for approx 2 weeks and have noticed no impact on blood sugars at all :)

Do you like prawns? i have these on regular basis as not too keen on fish...or alternatively i buy a cheap piece of cod fillet or something similar and make my own chilli sauce.

I completely understand you needing to test often even though my diet is very stable I do test about 8times a day due to a variety of reasons especially exercise even if i run the same 4miles after eating the same food I get a different reading every time therefore really important to keep...

I know in his head he thinks he is doing the right thing and he genuinely isn't trying to be awkward or unhelpful but it's so frustrating. When his sister was diagnosed he was a baby and from what I can gather they have never had good control for her (his auntie didn't know what to do when I had...

I know we all handle it differently but as the example with his job shows I would have thrown myself into research and reading and eating differently

Thanks for your response. Completely agree that I cannot expect him to understand as before diagnosed I was very in the dark about it. It just frustrates me cause if it was the other way round I would have handled it so differently

Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has or has had a unsupportive partner when it comes to diabetes management? Firstly I know he worries a lot and I know he cares but is just useless to helping with my diabetes. I am very strict with myself and the other week I allowed myself a treat a...