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Hi keishamarie, As per other posts here you are definately not alone. I've had type one diabetes since 1992 and whilst I didn't have the diagnosis of depression until around 2010, I know I've suffered with it much longer. For me it's a battle everyday! Many of the people on here have been so...

After a uti or kidney infection the symptoms can last a few weeks after the infection itself has been treated. How London since you have been clear of infection?

Hi Paul, As an nhs professional I would say this is clear obstruction to your continued health and well-being. Firstly it is something the practice manager should be involved with as generally this is the individual who would deal with any form of complaint. If you get no further than this I...

David cavan use to be my consultant prior to him leaving the hospital. I am and have been for many years depressed largely due to the diabeyes but this has never been identified by my diabetes team... although after my last appointment I'd imagine they are getting close to the conclusion! I'm...

Good article but what do you do when you just don't want to talk to your healthcare professionals about this?

OK... so don't wanna write a sob story but need some handy tips or miracles if anyone has any. I'm a type one diabetic on a pump and my control isn't all that great. It's not the worst either mind you, but it could be miles better if only I could get into a routine of testing regularly and to...

Hey I'm sure your docs have tried the main stream pharmaceuticals. Main ones that aid with nerve pain are: Amitryptaline Gabapentin Pregabalin The last two usually start on low doses and then build up according to tolerance and needs. Amitryptaline can start lower too but generally it's...

Hi, most centres will only accept referral from a gp. If you feel you need the extra support then liaise with your gp and ask to be referred. If he/she is funny about it use their annual payments as an incentive. By this I mean that in the UK GPS get paid a bonus for each target they reach for...

Hi Lisa , As him too states, it has only been 3 and a half months. I am 30 and have been diabetic for 18 years and still struggle to get things right, specifically any information I am given. I use to find it helpful to take a note pad and take notes on what is said. The other option is to...

Hi Barry. Do you have any way to check whether or not you have keytones when you are that high? When you present with keytones they recommend you double your correction dose. Your body at this point is fighting the toxins and is more resistant to insulin and as such there is a need for more...

I think diabetes dialogues is a good title, especially if this will be a book of multiple stories x

Hi @Buxton1998 I'm sorry you're feeling a general lack of support now with a retired gp and moving consultant. Do you have a good diabetes nurse specialist that you could link in with regularly for support? If you feel the consultant you've been given isn't very knowledgeable ask to be...

Hi all. Thinking of getting a freestyle libre to aid with blood glucose monitoring over the two week period to closely see what is going on. I'm hoping it will help me to get my basal rate straight and help with my correction dose adjustments (seem to be going hypo regularly with the...

Hi @emmabai1ey11 If you think you're burning up its likely viral. Some viruses can cause blood glucose levels to go a tad uncontrolled. Just keep a close eye on your glucose levels and drink plenty of clear fluids. Keep us posted with how you're getting on xxx

Hi @Emily101 I've two tattoos both post diabetes diagnosis. Both have healed fine with tlc and bepanthen cream. Any thoughts on the tattoo you're looking for? Let us know how it goes xxx

Hi @emmabai1ey11 Have you checked your blood glucose level. The only times I get muscle aches such as this, related to diabetes, is when my sugars levels are high. If not raised the only other thing I can think of is a virus of some form? Do you feel unwell in any other way? Others may...

Hi @wanipuk You're in the right place to ask any questions. I'm sure as time goes on you will get more training and advice. Carbohydrate counting is key to most of us with type 1 as we can calculate insulin doses according to what you eat. In this initial period it will take time for your body...

Hi @niyathireme Are you checking your blood glucose just before the match? If your blood glucose is raised before a match and you have keytones the exercise will just increase the toxicity therefore significantly raising your blood glucose levels. The other option is that it's the effect of...

Fantastic. What a difference that'll make to the surgery cost and overall patient lives. A massive well done and congratulations to the staff aiding with this and the patients undertaking

Hi all, So following my recent appointments at the Diabetes centre it has been confirmed I'm in early stages of diabetic nephropathy. Came home for lunch today and greeted by a letter stating results which came as a bit of a blow. Have to make an appointment with GP to start ACE inhibitor which...