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    Diabetes burnout, anyone?

    Hi, I am diabetic for 27 years ,T2 , first treated on oral medication and now on Insulin for 10 years. I know exactly what you feel because of my repeated similar experiences. The reason is not only the diabetes but other reasons such as relationships especially your sexual one, work, family...
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    Weight Loss and Diabetes

    Hi I am diabetic type 2 on insulin .overweight . I found that Victosa helped me to lose 10kg when added to my diabetic treatment. It is an anti diabetic injection given to patients before they are switched to insulin but they found it helps also to reduce weight. Ask your GP about it. Also it...
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    Advice on high blood sugars

    Hi your son has a high blood suger most likely due to his infection. It is very important to check his urine for Keton bodies and if it is present please seek immediate help even if you needed to go to hospital. It is an urgent matter and would need immediate attention. You will notice that...
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    help please!

    Perhaps you did not eat carbs such as bread with your meal? Or you ate a small meal portion compared to your normal meal's portion which fit with your insulin dose. Did you do any sort of exercise such as a long walking before your meal? because exercise makes the cells more sensitive to insulin
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    Insulin and weight gain?

    Ask your gp if Victos injection is suitable for you ? It did help me to lose 10kg and also helped others. But after that it will keep you steady
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    To be (on insulin), or not to be? That is the question!!

    Well I am exactly the same as you. I am 64 man, overweight and tall and been type 2 for 24 years. Firstly treated with tablets and now on insulin. I went through the same psychological experience as you although I am a doctor and should know better. I kept deferring the insulin treatment for a...