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Hi all, Over the past few weeks I have started to get shooting pains in my toes and sometime in my fingers... The feeling can change sometimes it feels like a pin being pushed into my toes, other times like my bones are aching.. Also have been experiencing violent cramps in feet and toes, last...

Hi, Thanks so much for the fantastic advice, I to thought changing to Novorapid/Lantus was going to be the holy grail and I think my diet has deteriorated massively because I thought I had the "freedom" to eat and do what ever I pleased. Obviously time has taught me this is not the case but I...

Hi Dave, I read your article/post with interest reson being is that my Dad began taking Statins 3 years ago and they have made his life an absolute misery since... He has experienced both physical problems (as if he has had a stroke) and mental illness including severe depression, extreme...

Hi thanks for the responses, I had 12 units after lunch and yes I operate on a 1 - 10grms scale. Its just gets frustrating as I think there must be more options out there for me that would suit me better but I am on my 4th trip to the docs tomorrow to "discuss" this... I have also been...

Hi, I think you need to bear in mind as well that doctors arent there to shout or judge you in anyway there are there to help and advise you on how you can improve your control. Definitley tell them about what you are experiencing (Binges) etc and be honest as they may be able to help you with...

Hi thanks for your reply, Common sense would suggest that I did need a bigger shot than the one i took. I just struggle with gauging the right amount (even after I have been on various courses) Im not sure if it would be to much of a lifestyle change to go back to Humalog Mix but I am at the...

Hi all, New to the group, I have been a type1 diabetic for 15 years ( I am now 25 ) I need some advice on the insulin I am using. I was on Humalog Mix 30 for around ten years. Due my routine - I worked long shifts in a bar I was moved onto a combination of Novorapid and Lantus, since then I...

Hi all, I was similiar to lots and had unquenchable thurst BUT my mum thought i was just being greedy drinking all of the fizzy pop (was 9yrs old at the time) I was challenged to drink a pint of milk if I was that thirsty (I dislike it immensely) I subsequently downed a pint of the stuff and...

I have found injecting Novorapid that the stomach can be the most painful place, I would suggest trying legs or thigh. I sometimes get bruises which are hard to see and this obviously makes it very painful to!

Hi all, New to the group, I have been a type1 diabetic for 15 years ( I am now 25 ) I need some advice on the insulin I am using. I was on Humalog Mix 30 for around ten years. Due my routine - I worked long shifts in a bar I was moved onto a combination of Novorapid and Lantus, since then I...