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there's always skype/facetime though eh? LOL

nice....

Did you insist on visiting rights? LOL

@charlie000 nice score

Could it be that he's associating food with injections....and therefore not liking mealtimes? Not sure how to break that link if this is the case....but I do wish you all the best....you certainly have your hands full. There are plenty of more experienced people than I am and hopefully some...

Don't think that's a bad idea to be honest although some will advocate dietary change alone but I think that diet AND meds is best at the start and then think about reducing/eliminating meds?

Are you in the UK? I only say that because I have read scare stories about surgeries rationing insulin due to Brexit concerns?

Geez.....I can't even begin to imagine how frightening that is.........hope you are recovering well and getting all the support you need?

Well done so far....but as you say yourself it is a long road........but it IS possible to put this horrible condition into remission......sometimes with meds,sometimes with diet and sometimes with a mixture of both....you will,with persistence,self testing and experience learn the best road for YOU

Not if the BG readings are consistently high.........A1C basically measures the average of what you A1c has been over about the last 3 months

Perhaps it just shows you what improvements can be made?

Except of course our very own Dr Unwin!!

You can do it Bazza.....you'll be in the tour de france in no time!!

That's a fantastic start.......and I reckon the odd cuddle can only help.......in fact I prescribe one right now LOL (although to be fair it sounds as though neither of you miss out where cuddles are concerned). Gardening is fantastic exercise for.....how shall I say......mature folk so keep...

you should be fine......I've done that before and just took half of the next 2 doses at their allotted time......theoretically gradually sliding back into correct lower metformin level in my system

Phobia=IRRATIONAL fear therefore ...!!t's not a phobia but a rational and justified fear of putting a foreign object in your skin.......don't worry you'll get used to it.

I did thrive on it.....although working there probably helped LOL Back home now and resisting temptation(although to be fair steak/bacon/cheese,grilled lamb and roasted veg are hard to beat......yummy for my tummy and good for me too!!)

Yep.......plus I knew dressings and painkillers would cost a bomb......you don't HAVE to take 'em......just make sure you keep the prescription alive;)

No....the footprick thing is the one I mean....is that the one done by the diabetes nurse who said it's unrelated? If so then it may well be unrelated........i.e a bunion or something like that......either way please keep an eye on it!!

Have you had a neuropathy test? If not I suggest you request one......I may be a bit over cautious when it comes to feet but having lost a toe to this condition I think I'm entitled to be?