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    Type 2 Back to work and now struggling with my sugar counts.

    Went back to work in April this year as a home shopping driver after a long period off work to being ill with PTSD, Diabetes and an operation which went wrong. Now the question, before I use 80 units of Llantus and 3 times 20 units of Novorapid, my levels averaged 7. Now they are anything...
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    DVLA revoke licence even though GP advised me fit to drive

    I think as a type 2 insulin dependent myself, it is a must to test and it is only logical. Any chance to avoid a hypo whilst driving. Guys stop moaning about it and do as told, as well keep eating every half hour just a little something. And stop every 1 1/2 hr and test and stretch your legs...
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    Mood swings/depression

    Thank you and I will try this number either tonight or tomorrow, when I got some peace in the house. On another note I am fighting this now for six years and still non the wiser!!!! Just to let you know :oops: :oops:
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    Mood swings/depression

    Yes I am fully aware of it, but you can tell as soon as they know you are diabetic and insulin injecting, their attitude changes and they tell you , sorry you are not the person we look for. No Law for that, but their face tells the story at once.
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    Mood swings/depression

    Hi guys! I'm in the same position with uncontrollable temper outbursts. I always disagree with everything and keep forgetting to count to 10. all my friends keep staying away and it really has an impact on my marriage. I tried to talk to a psychiatrist, receive medication for it, but no change...
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    Mood swings, very worried

    Hi guys! I'm in the same position with uncontrollable temper outbursts. I always disagree with everything and keep forgetting to count to 10. all my friends keep staying away and it really has an impact on my marriage. I tried to talk to a psychiatrist, receive medication for it, but no change...
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    What's the highest you've been?

    34.5 and just about to be alive. felt cold, sweaty. Sick and was totally confused, don't know how I pulled through. :roll:
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    Liraglutide/Victoza

    Hi Guys! I use 76 units of Lantus at 2200hrs, 3 x 18 units of Novorapid and 1.2 of Victoza. Since i am on that med my sugar levels are between 6.6 and tops sometimes 21.5 before breakfast. Whatever I tried , my morning levels are hard to controll. only one thing i need to mention, i have to use...
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    PCV Entitlement

    You need to be clear of any low ( below 4) test results in a six ( 6 ) months period before reapplying for your pcv/hgv entitlement. As well you must after receiving the entitlement test your sugar level prior your journey/trip and thereafter every 2 hours. Also you must have a high carbo food...
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    Monitor Refusal Reason!!!

    If you need a monitor I got 2 old Monitorsin the house, as I just upgraded to a new USB one. :?:
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    New to the forum but not new for Diabetes

    Thank you all for your input, will try to read it all and I signed your petition as well. hans
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    New to the forum but not new for Diabetes

    Hi all! My name is hans and iam 57 and I have been diagnosed with diabetes t2 in november 2006. Firstly they used 4x500 mg metformin and rosiglitazone and gliclazide, but it did not work right for me. In december 2008 i had a severe hypo whilst at work and lost my job as well. On insulin from...
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    Cramp - anyone else get it?

    Yes I had cramps as well, until my GP gave me water tabs called frusemide and "voila" no more cramps at all. :wave:
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    PCV Entitlement

    Hi all! I got a question in reference of driving regulations in the UK. currently I use Llantus solostar 50 units at 2200hrs.as well I use 3xdaily novorapid at 17 units each. Now I use Victoza 1.2 as well. My question is : if I would start using metformin in conjunction with Victoza, would I...