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I went to see my podiatrist today as apart from getting bad winter hacks I'd developed an infection in the big toe of my right foot. While she was removing the infection and cutting away round the hacks she commented on my lack of flinching. She then asked if I had tingling anywhere in my foot...

I presented with a Bg of 19.3mmol at my GPs surgery in early November. It peaked at about 22mmol before starting to drop. The tests at the hospital were inconclusive about which Type, so they sent off for specialist tests. I was on Glicazide for a few months, but it started giving me Hypos so...

I'm sure I just had a hypo, but my bg is holding at 7mmol. It's cold here. The lab is holding at 11 degrees. I had to go and shift some heavy packages outside just before my lunch and right after I'd finished doing that I felt really light headed, then like something was draining and I almost...

So, still don't know what type I am. But it appears that the Glicazide is working too well as I've just had my 2nd hypo in 18 hours. Clinic closed, so called NHS 24 to discuss strategy. Call handler was class. "Hello, what seems to be the problem?" "I'm a recently diagnozed diabetic. Type...

I have a question about diabetes and sex. But don't feel comfortable discussing it on a thread. Can anyone not easily :oops:ed PM me for a few frank questions.

My doctor told me that I want to be at 6mmol before going to sleep. I usually view anything over 5.6mmol as being ok. What guidelines does everyone else follow?

Hi, in the past 6 weeks I got diagnosed as Diabetic. The consultant hasn't given me a definitive Type diagnosis yet as he's waiting on tests. Treating as Type 2 for just, but he reckons I'll be Type 1. Anyway, had my first Hypo last night. Not too bad, only 3.9mmol. Felt light headed and as if...

My friend is taking me out to China Buffet King today. I can't find any information online about sugar contents for their meals. Does anyone know how safe they are or whither I should insist on going somewhere else?

Hi. I found out about my diabetes about about two and a half weeks ago when I presented at my GP with 19.3. Since then I've had several tests and nothing conclusive about type. I should have definitive results back early in the new year hopefully. However since my work was pushing me about what...