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All of these guidelines are straight from the DAFNE carb counting course ...

I regularly need to 'use the facilities' and sometimes even staff toilets in shops. I have a 'Just Can’t Wait' card from Bladder and Bowel UK which normally does the job. Available free from https://www.bbuk.org.uk/just-cant-wait-cards/

To be honest, partly relieved but pretty angry too. I can't help but wonder (although it won't do me any good) if I'd been diagnosed correctly, could I have prevented developing the health conditions that have so drastically changed my life. Anyway, I now have a great team supporting me and I'm...

Hi Martha I was diagnosed as Type 2 when I was 32 and had a normal BMI. I battled for years to get an appropriate diagnosis and have gone from Type 2 to LADA and received a Type 1 diagnosis last week. My worst HbA1C was 117mmol/L!! I'm glad to see you have found a good Endocrinologist. When I...

I was initially diagnosed as Type 2 (at 32, no weight issues) but my team increasingly suspected LADA. After developing Gastroparesis and Autonomic Neuropathy, I was referred to a specialist centre. I did a lot of research and the reference point seems to be 'Management of Latent Autoimmune...

What is your name? Deborah, Deb or Debs but never Debbie How old are you? 54 Are you male or female? Female Which country are you from? England Which city/area do you live in? North West, just south of Manchester Are you religious? Not religious but I do have a faith. Pick three words to...

Libre Users Group on Facebook? Could you please post a link? Thanks

Hi Could you please let me know which Tegaderm product you use to cover your sensor? Thanks Debs

My blood pressure is affected so I pass out when I stand or bend over. I've been told that I need to keep an eye out for other symptoms

Does anyone have personal experience of autonomic neuropathy? Just been diagnosed and feeling very lost [emoji22]

Highest has been 'hi' which is over 27 (my meter doesn't measure over 27) and lowest has been 1.9. Had no warning before I hit 1.9 but was able to manage it before it got out of hand. Struggling to get normality since started injecting in October last year. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sounds like we've got a bit of a theme here relating to bipolar and pumps. In this situation, does someone undertake to pursue the issue on behalf of the forum? Debs

Hi Johnboy It is pretty confusing but I can testify that, following the experiential advice given here, my bg levels have dropped within a few weeks from a hospital admitting 'hi' (the meter only goes up to 27) to an average of 10. As I'm only just learning to carb count, it's a big improvement...

PS - I would like to get in contact with any bipolar bears for some peer support and chats about managing the two conditions. I worry about managing my diabetes when I'm 'unwell'. :shh:

Hi All I have just started on insulin and have bipolar/manic depression. I'm finding it really hard to come to terms with things together with planning to go back to work after being in hospital with severe hyperglycaemia and ketoacidosis. Whilst I have always been treatment compliant, I don't...

I feel like I'm going through the whole newbie thing again having just been moved from oral meds to basal/bolus dosing with insulin. It's not that I didn't take being a diabetic seriously 9 years ago, it's just, having bipolar (manic depression) I'm already on a cocktail of meds and a couple...

I'm in a similar situation having been managed as a Type 2 and ending up in hospital after developing ketoacidosis. I am starting bolus dosing on Thursday but my sick note runs out on Wednesday. My GP will give me time if I need it but I'm wondering if I'm just delaying the inevitable (although...

I feel like I'm flying solo. When admitted, I was told I was adult onset type 1. Now I'm on Byetta which isn't for type 1s. I'm seeing the consultant tomorrow and don't know what to say. The nurses comment that my sugars are ok but they're in the early teens before meals and late teens for...

Started on Byetta this morning from hospital after being admitted with ketoacidosis in the early hours of Friday morning. Doc now thinks I'm an 'adult onset type 1' whatever that is. They've taken me off the Metfartin while I'm still acedotic but are talking about using the Byetta in conjunction...

Thanks Jane and Mary. I haven't really posted on the board, having been a bit of a 'lurker'. I have put my profile on and answered the 'let's get to know each other' on the welcome board now. :roll: I think I may well find myself posting more and lurking less. :wave: See you soon Debs x