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I got diagnosed at 25, am now 42 (almost!). And I've found it incredibly hard going and not accepted it until about a year ago.....and had got alot of the complications. I wouldn't comply too well with insulin and only took it randomly eg when I felt so sick I threw up, and was falling over cos...

When I was in hosp this time last year, I had DKA & concurrent infection which needed surgical removal (2 infected abscesses & 2 op's). The Nurses always said that normally there are no ketones in ur blood, and they only panicked if the level was 3 or more. The HCAs always checked my ketones...

Oh dear lord! You can have them for bullying as the boss (or whoever) is doing it is not only harassing you but posing a "hazard" as regards something which can affect your health safety and welfare at work if you're subjected to it. The mgrs have a Duty of Care to all employees so they Have to...

I've been on most antidepressants over the last 20+ years, having to change which one when the current one becomes less effective. I am also on amitriptyline at night, which is used off-license for neuropathy and is a sedating antidepressant. All the advice is saying get out and do stuff cos...

If you're not into jewellery then MedicAlert have a load of options including wristbands- sports style, watches etc. Google MedicAlert Foundation. There is also the choice of having a tat done saying your diagnosis, any allergies, whatever. Just check with your GP / DSN that you're ok having...

For fibre there are other things you could have....try bulking up on all the other veg u like, plus pulses, nuts (I think) too. As long as you do eat veg you're likely to be ok. There's also fruit for bran But be very careful cos they can put ur bs right up.

I've found WebMD useful- it's Boots's. Patient.co.uk have reliable info too. Pharmacist can provide patients with written info on meds and any patients' feedback that they've had.

I keep a stash of chocs, but if I run out I eat the entire kitchen!

Your GP could offer you a blood test for hba1c, or refer you for an OGTT. These would give a good indication. Maybe ur GP could refer u to a dietitian?

It sounds like the person has had an horrific time of it. I thought my year had been bad, this situation puts some perspective in it for me. I've had an emergency hosp admission for dka & 2 emergency op's to literally cut out 2 infected abscesses that didn't respond to IV antibiotics. Found I...

I've recently started Forxiga, which is hopefully going to help with weight loss- which is one of its side effects. I'm on 2 insulin types as well, and take that many pills for other stuff, I rattle! I've had a stent fitted in May

I had a bad cough for ages, thought nothing of it. Then a few weeks later my bloods became completely erratic, no pattern to them and completely uncontrollable- even my dsn was stumped. Eventually I go to my GP who says a bit of infection in my right lung; he sent me for an ECG- he wasn't too...

The podiatrist I saw has said to ring the diabetes normal one (it was advanced practitioner I saw yest.) & have the dry /dead skin cut off & a dressing; then when its healed I can get the steroid inj done. Yippee

I went to my GP due to feeling incredibly grotty with nothing in particular I could identify. I'd qualified (as a nurse, of all things) and while I'd been fit & healthy during my training, as soon as I'd qualified and got my first job, it was as if I'd been dropped into a vat of treacle up to...

My bloods have been spiking so maybe something brewing, like u say

Thanks. I'm seeing my podiatrist later so will run it by him.

I have an appt with MICATS tomoz about the steroid inj, so I'll ask then. I've never had a fungal inf on my toes before so unsure what to look for.

Thanks. I am still baffled by the newer numbers!

GP s here have protocols for neuropathy pain management. 1st is Duloxetine, other options include Amitriptyline, Gabapentin, Pregabalin. I'm on Amitriptyline 40mg at night; this drug is licenced for neuropathy up to a dose of 50mg/day. I also take co-codamol 15/500 2tabs up to x4 doses daily...

Souns like you've done really well. I admire you for taking charge of it and not allowing it to control You. I was and am the only type 1 in my family. Mum got type 2 after having Pancreatitis, which damaged it, leaving her with T2. Nobody else in my family with it.