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`I was put on insulin after being admitted to hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis - very unpleasant! So was the insulin. They tried three different types including Humulog, and asked to be taken off it due to - headaches!! Almost continual headaches. I've now come off insulin altogether (on...

I was taken seriously ill in January and ended up in hospital for 8 days. While I was there they put me on insulin for the first time as my blood sugar was sky high due to my illness. Since then I've been on ever increasing doses of insulin - i'm now on 50 units twice a day (Humulin M3). My...

I have always loved cakes. Not in excessive quantities, but I just love cakes. Since taking control of my diabetes, I have been trying to find a way to have a 'low carb' cake. I've experimented with using Stevia rather than sugar, and most recently using ground almonds rather than flour. You get...

Thanks for all the advice, it's been really helpful! I'm seeing the Diabetic Nurse next week so I'll ask about getting a letter regarding the insulin and other meds. Fortunately my hostess for the visit is also diabetic, so she will be able to look after me when I get there!

Hi there! I'm flying off to America on 11 March, and I've got a couple of queries regarding the flight. Under the new (well fairly new) security arrangements, how do I go about carrying m insulin with me on the flight? Do I have to pack it in the suitcase to go in the hold, or can I take it with...