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    Confused with blood tests

    I went in to the GP today to get a refill on my painkillers for my back & a referral for physio. However the system popped up that I am due a bunch of blood tests. I am confused about these except the A1c I saw a locum and said put it on "ICE so I can get them done at the hospital" and then I...
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    not sure whether I should be offended or not

    Friday at college, my lecturer decided to bring in some marshmallows & other sweets for everyone. Then went to me "YOUR NOT ALLOWED ANY AS YOU ARE A DIABETIC." I actually felt really offended by what she said. I actually feel inclined to make that decision and adjust my own insulin dose to...
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    Fluoxetine (Prozac) messing up BG control?

    I have been suffering from some serious depression and attempted to commit suicide (Stupid I know) However I am on the up and figured out what the problem is with the help from the mental health team and i am currently taking Fluoxetine to keep my mood up until housing associations can get me my...
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    Allergic to levemir?

    I've been using levemir as basal since I was diagnosed and this had had been fine and no reactions Recently ive been getting big red soar, itchy marks around the area of injection. Usually I am ignoring and thinking nothing of it. However I've noticed my usual control has gone out of wack and...
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    Struggling to control levels

    I have been diagnosed as type 1for about 3 years, Since I was diagnosed I have been able to control it. I am on basal/bolus using levemir & Novorapid Levemir about 40 units split 12 hourly Novorapid ratio 1:10 (nice & easy) Over the last 6 months I have managed to put on 3-4 stone due to so...