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Since starting insulin 3 weeks ago I’ve gained 5 lbs. I’ma weight watchers member that was below goal and maintaining. could the weight gain be linked and what’s the best way to get this under control. Doctor said lose weight so I did last yr now I’ve developed a stronger diagnosis and on...

Had lack of sleep last night due to toddler. I’m coming out of a second hypo today. Is the lack of sleep the culprit???

I’m new to insulin etc. Usually weetabix or porridge I’m starving about 1.5-2 hrs after. I was looking up high protein cereals and compared it to my wheat biscuits. The left is the high protein granola and right 2 Tesco wheat biscuits doesn’t include the 180ml skimmed milk I have with it. I...

Where in the world are you [emoji288] I’m in the south of Uk near Arundel 30 minutes from Portsmouth, 45 minutes from Brighton I find it interesting to see where everyone is [emoji254]

What do you keep on hand/in bag/cat etc to help you when your having a hypo at home or out and about be interesting to know

Hello newbie here!!! what breakfast ideas do you have for a type 1. I like cereal. Weetabix and porridge is good but I’m starving after and hour or 2 and feeling pants. Any others simple suggestions much appreciated xxx

Was told yesterday I’ll be having humilin I and no I rapid insulin through the day. Came to work to update them and bombarded with questions. I know the basics on deali with hypos and how to bring them up but what if they do too low (everyone wants to no what to do) Some mentioned a epi pen...

So I got in contact with my community diabetes team as doctors are useless Went for a blood test today. By my symptoms and what I’ve told them they suspect my honeymoon period is coming to an end. Not sure how I feel about it as it was expected at some point but we will wait and see

i joined WW in January. Since then I have got to goal weight and lost 2.5 stone. I’m meant to now maintain my weight by am still losing even when eating more foods eg dinner out high point puddings alcohol etc. Could it be the medication I’m on do you think that is making my continue to lose...

I’ve not really had a problem with this until last week. I have tea at home no sugar. Skimmed milk Last week at work after I had tea I started to feel really ill like gonna be sick faint hot low bloods etc. Happened each day since Wednesday last week. I’m then dealing with hypos after. We use...

LADA diagnosed in January. The last week or so I’ve been struggling with extreme thirst that can’t be helped and lips are so dry. May just be me but saliva isn’t as “watery” as normal more gloopy I no to much info but only way to describe it. I have been drinking lots of water etc but it’s...

I know it’s still early days I was told 5 weeks ago I was LADA. Finally saw my first diabetes person yesterday. She was good with proper information. But feeling a bit low about it. I asked about average of people going on insulin. She said it averages about 9 years but also said she guesstimate...

TMI sorry Body all funny today like I have a phantom period. Got all the symptoms of the first day of monthly that tired wanna eat be sick lathargic feeling. Does it affect your BG levels? I woke with a 3.8 and even now at 4.1 nearly 2 hours after breakfast of porridge. Ps this is first time...

I had my screening test Monday. The lady said what she could see was fine. Yesterday (Friday) I received the results saying the test was inadequate and I nee to a ASAP red teen again. Could this be bad news and has it happened to anyone else??

Recently diagnosed from type 2 to LADA 1.5. If something was to happen when out and about and your alone. Does anyone use a medical alert tag, bracelet card etc to let people know? Or is it being to cautious??

Was diagnosed with type 2 beginning of December. Since then had more tests. Now diagnosed with LADA but what does that mean for future is it a permanent thing? Is there a way to get rid like type 2? Has anyone been swapped from meds to insulin Any reply I’m thankful for x

I joined weight watchers for first time late week I’ve basically sortedlunch and dinner and getting good numbers I’m now just trying to sort breakfast as it’s usually between 10-11. I have oats so simple sachet porridge no sugar or anything with 180ml milk. Is there any other breakfast that are...

Ok so starting to look forward to the new year. I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago with T2. Now Christmas is gone dusted never to be seen for another year! Where do I start with controlling it. What are the best low GI foods. I’ve swapped to brown bread and brown rice. But what else can I do. I’m on 4...

Can you develop type 1 diabetes at 27?

My son is 13 months old I had gestational diabetes with him which went after he was born. I had my yearly random glucose- then done a fasting one and both were high. Told yesterday I definitely have type 2 but borderline type 1 having additional blood test today to confirm. Hard enough being...