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Thanks Ali, apparently I have a serious infection stemming from eczema that has erupted on my legs, in bad cases it causes a thing called rigor which is uncontrollable shaking. Hopefully a strong dose of antibiotics and steroids will do the trip. Feel like I am falling apart at the minute and...

Thank you, I will call to Doctor first thing tomorrow as it has happened several times this evening. I feel sure it is not Diabetes now, but thank you for replying x

Hello Everyone I have had a very scary experience. Whilst taking a bath I had some sort of fit. Shaking uncontrollably, I was conscious and able to mumble enough for my daughter to come into the bathroom. I thought it was just my head but apparently it was my whole body. Shaken I came...

Thanks everyone, I'm off to celebrate with a pack doughnuts ...... ha ha ha just kidding ;) Well done Gally, it does make a huge difference, I used to sleep at the drop of a hat.

Hello Everyone I have been diabetic for just over three months now and just had my results for my first HbA1c after my initial diagnosis. Just a message from the receptionist, but assuming going from 10.1 to 7.1 is good improvement!?!? There is still work to do but feel so much better in...

Hi ya I have had an underactive thyroid since I was 12 years, and I have three children. Its just a case of making sure your medication is the right dose. It can change during pregnancy, but your doctor should keep on top of it. I have only been diagnosed with diabetes for a few months so I no...

Had a small peanut butter snack before bed and my morning results were 7.4, hmmm interesting! I will do nothing to eat for two hours before tonight and repeat the process over the next couple of nights. ;)

Great thank you, might try a snack tonight. :)

Hello, I've not long been diagnosed but I am having high results when I got up in the morning, usually over 9, the rest of the day it goes down. I usually just have a cup of tea with sweetners before bed. Does any one else have this problem? Its so frustrating I have cut my carbs to a minimum...

Thanks everybody, I don't think I'm ever going to get the hang of it! Kids had chips today, just wanted to steal the plate off them, lol! x

Thank you :)

Sorry another question, when looking at food labels what is considered low carb? Thanks again x

Hi all! Thank you for all your help so far! However I have more questions I'm afraid. I was diagnosed with Type 2 last and thanks to everyone on here's help I have managed to keep to a low carb eating plan (no thanks to the doctor/nurse - when trying to book for diabetes nurse receptionist...

Thank you, its great hearing the advise and support x

Thank you all your advise has been great x

Thank you, that's a great and dietary advise is so helpful. I looked at Boots today at the meter's, they seemed quite reasonable ...... then flipping heck the replacement strips were so expensive!!!! So thank you for the advise and I will definitely order of the internet x

Great thanks so much , that really helps. Do you think I need to invest in a BG meter? Would that help any. Daisy's advice is great, I just thought it was just about not eating chocolate and sugary food but there is much more to it. Thanks again x

Great thanks! BP Symbolic 125 BP Diastolic 70 HbA1c 10.3 Cholesterol 3.9 HDL 1.3

Thanks Catza, much appreciated. I have some figures that he gave me to pass on to DESMOND'S but have no clue what they are or what they mean. All he told me was that they were high, no mentioned of what they should be. The more I hear the more frustrated I feel, good job your all here x

Thanks everyone it's great to get some help and support. Paul, I have had no tests apart from a blood test. It concerns me of the lack of information I have been given. No mention of a diabetic nurse. Think a trip back is in order. Thanks again x