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Hi I can see it's so difficult for you. Life is rubbish at times and it can be hard to cope with. One of the big problems with diabetes is the long term complications. Eye problems ( I have just had my 2nd lot of eye laser surgery, but I have had the big D for over 20 years, my husband left a...

Hi I am not type 2, but I know exercise speeds up the fall of blood sugars and you did walk all those miles. Walking is fantastic exercise, I love walking and cycling, but next time take some Glucose tablets or jelly babies with you and some ID stating that you have diabetes, just in case, to...

Hi Beav I have 2 to 3 units with my breakfast, but if it's on the high side, maybe low at night and had to eat something, then I only take 1 to 2 uints more as I'm Insulin sensitive and I have to be careful, as it will still affect me throughout the day. Sheena

Hi I normally change my needles every 2 to 3 times I use it. I had a very nasty infection in my tummy, just below the belly button, in 2002. I had been visiting my mum in hospital for weeks and then she died. Just before I went to my sisters for a short stay, a few weeks after the funeral...

Hello, No, I only have a small amount of insulin for breakfast, which normally consists of a small amount of cereal and toast or a small yogurt. A lot of people can have what they call the 'dawn phenomenon' where there sugar levels are that bit higher in the mornings. I hope you find something...

Dear joise I have just joined the forum and I am also type 1. My heart goes out to you. After reading your story I felt so sad for you and your family :( I hope you have been able to rebuild your life and you are in a happier place now. Thank you for sharing your story. This disease is not...