Search Results

Having seen 2 local news programs recently with diabetes as a topic, I have been left raging. Firstly was an amputee learning to walk on a prosthetic lower leg & the man in question admitted to ignoring his diabetes, not listening to his doctor or taking his medication. Why would you do that? I...

Is it wrong to be feeling a little smug with myself? I was diagnosed in March of this year, due to pancreatitus & pancreatic cyst. My HBA1C at the time was 119. I was told it would take about 12 months to get it down to a normal level of between 47-53. I've just had the results from my 2nd 3...

Can anyone tell me where I can order a new diary to record my blood sugar levels please? I registered with the makers of my monitor & ordered 1 before. Went to order 1 today to be told I've had the maximum allowance. I can't get anymore. I don't know where to get them from Thanks in advance x

Can anyone advise me on this. I've been a blood donor for tears but as newly diagnosed diabetic it is now bothering me. I feel a bit daft so don't want to bother the Dr or nurses, but can I still donate blood? I'm taking 1000mg of metaformin twice daily so don't k ow if I should Any advice...

I'm new to this. I was diagnosed in March. My GP & diabetes nurse at my local surgery have been brilliant. I've been given loads of support & a heap of literature to read. I think I've gone into information overload trying to understand it all. Did/does anyone else feel like this.