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I'm so happy to say I've had my HBA1c back today and what a difference 6 months can make. 86(9.9) to 52(7) in just 6 months using the freestyle libre and an amazing support network on here. I'm feeling empowered, and grateful to you all for your advice on here. The libre has definitely been...

Thank you all! Sent the picture and they have apologised that they didn't take the reaction seriously before I sent the picture, advised me to stop taking immediately and go back to to tresiba until I'm seen, urgent appointment booked. Much love to you all xxx

Hi everyone, I have been prescribed Levemir on split doses recently and I have read that it can cause a reaction. I am really struggling, it is painful, hot to touch, itching, it's driving me insane. My legs feel as if I've climbed Mount Everest. It's on all injection points on both legs and...

Hi everyone! I've had a week without the forum due to waiting for a new phone but boy am I glad to be back! I've read loads on the internet about laser treatment for macular edema but there's a few things I'm hoping someone can help me with. I'm due to have treatment next week. I'm an account...

Hi @pearceam I've had type one since I was 7, now 25 I've only just started looking after myself! Years of eating what I want without knowing my blood glucose levels! Silly girl I know, but past is past and I'm feeling much more positive after joining this forum. Drop me a message if you want...

@Freema Thank you for all your information. That's so helpful [emoji3] I'm just over 10 stone and 5 foot 6, not particularly hairy (bet the men are finding this strange to read if they browse this post haha), and I don't really appear to have many symptoms apart from no periods and slight acne...

Hi everyone. Happy new year to you all [emoji3] I've just been told I have PCOS (polycystic ovaries) by my GP after going for an ultrasound as never really have any periods; always blamed this on having the contraceptive implant but appears that isn't completely the reason. Upset me quite a bit...

If everything bar apple sponge is suitable for diabetics I'll have it all and even circle the box for 'LARGE' portion size needed [emoji3][emoji3]

Nutritional information should be given with the menu so people can make up their own minds on whether it is suitable for their own diets [emoji3]

I don't see how they classify anything as 'suitable for Diabetics', or unsuitable for that matter. Apple sponge probably has less carbs than most things on there, but that is the only thing unsuitable? How do they classify something as being suitable? As far as I'm aware I can eat anything I...

Hi @kimrooney89 [emoji3] Happy new year! No one in my family is diabetic either, I forever wonder how I ended up having it! And you're right, it is a struggle to have an invisible illness. People assume that's you're fine even when you're having a bad day. I'll send you a message xx

@Voodoorising You sound so positive! And that's great! It's amazing that the others are inspired by your knowledge now, and you should be proud of that [emoji3] you've all got a support network now and I wish you all the best health for 2017 [emoji3]

Thank you all for your positive messages. I welcome anyone to chat, it's really lifted my spirits today [emoji3] x

Oh my gosh @azure Totally missed the pregnancy part of the situation. So sorry but I'm not pregnant, just diabetic [emoji849]

Hi Julie, I feel your frustration! I don't have a pump yet but due to get one in the new year. I can never seem to get the balance with insulin timing and eating. I have slowly been increased my long acting insulin at night as advised by my consultant, but the only way I have found to keep my...

@JohnEGreen that sounds like a woman's dream, hundreds of bath bombs [emoji3] Not sure i would like them stacked up in the dining room though, my little schnauzer would probably be frothing at the mouth!!

Thank you @Pinkorchid I feel inspired since I joined the forum, I don't think I would have done it without the support and information on here. Sometimes it's nice to hear the non clinical side of diabetes, we all know it's not a pleasant condition to have but we also learn that we are not...

@Jaylee that made me laugh [emoji3]

@Pinkorchid You are so right. We need to feel good, and our lovely hand creams certainly have a fonder scent than insulin [emoji3]

Thanks @-beckyb93- [emoji3] You are right, we are the boss of the diabetes, not vice versa. Pampered but careful [emoji3][emoji3]