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Thanks every one .

@Squire Fulwood Yes you are rite its neuropathy by mistake i wrote retinopathy. From yesterday i started putin lotion , today i will try getting some proper foot cream. Other than what else should i do to keep things better , as i am still waiting for hospital appointment which may take a bit...

Hi every one , From last few months i was feelin pins and neefdles in my feet. Some times i felt a burning feelin in feet and now( last 5 weeks) my feet mostly stays cold even with socks on or in blanket. Consulted my gp and he said may be retinopathy/poor circulation etc etc( refferd me to...

Re: New to this and I have type one @daisy1 Very well explained

Hi all. My sugar levels were not too bad, on average between 5-9. But day before yesterday i was shocked to see 23mmo/l before dinner , instead of 10 units i took 20 to take readings normal , even after 2 hours of dinner it was 15.3mmo/l. Next morning was 12.3mmo/l before breakfast ... Took 15...

Tonight i woke up @ 3:00am with very bad feelin , can not explain that feeling exactly but it was like " i am drowning in the water" Checked bg and it was 3.2.... (At 21:00 i had 2 slices of bread with curry and at 22:00 i had an apple and a peach.) I took a spoon full of honey and feelin a...

@ kocall I am diabetic too and most of the times i got scared of after effects of diabetes. No doubt its a very harsh reality. I am feelin sorry for you and your partner. May God give you strength You guys will always be in my prayers. Take care

Re: I have stopped insulin now 2 days ...... But my levels a Hi, sameer diabetes is a killer , we cant cure it ... But we can control it. I am new to insulin , getting injections daily and other stuff . I am finding it very hard and i believe you are passing through same stage. We all are here...

@ sarah1282 Yeah thats the best thing to look for another nurse who is more helpful... You know we all here are married to one single person called "diabeties " and to look after this special person we need a good nurse.8-) I am on insulin since 28th last month and alot of people here helped...

@ Mo1905 Hope you will be okay. Today i been to see diabtic nurse regarding pain during injecting and pins and needle in foot. I asked for 4mm needle insted of 5mm , the answer was " there is nothing 4mm in screen" No useful advice given for pain free injection. Then i asked if she could see...

Before dinner 4.3 After dinner 8.00 For dinner i had large a large portion of rice with chicken curry

@ blackcat79 Your sugar levels looks similar to mine when i was only taking oral medication ( gliclazide and eucreas) Now with insulin its down quite alot with only 8 units twice daily. By the what medication you are on.

@ "nomistheman" Not too bad mate... What medication you are on.

***sweetners*** i was told by one of me friend to stop taking sweetners .. Reason given is : Sweetners are synthetic and aint good for health, effect on heart muscle if used long term. I as diabetic use sweetner all the time in tea or coffee.. Usually 6 to 8 cups a day and 2 sweetners in each...

@"MCMLXXIII" Does green tea helps to get sugar level down? If yes the which brand and how often do you take plus is it with or without milk.

Before dinner 7.2 After dinner 5.2 Dinner= 2 slice hovis seeded bread + large bowl of stir fry with chicken. Medication= forgot to take eucreas and gluclazide. only 8units of insulin.

@Phoenix Very well explained for new users like me. Thanks

Well done 8-)8-)

Still having difficulties regarding injections , is there any one who tried injecting insulin @ bottom or thighs? My Stomach area is mostly painful during injection, dont know why. Also diebetic nurse told me that as soon as i start using insulin i will feel alot better, energetic, etc etc...