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  1. embayweather

    Blood sugar below double figures makes me weak

    I have been a type ?? for twenty years, I also have multiple other problems, mainly muscular dystrophy. Iam aware that diabetes can cause muscle weakness but it seems that not having enough sugar in the system makes me weak and tired. I have, of course, found littlein the literature about this...
  2. embayweather

    Breakfast ideas?

    I eat a small, and I do mean small, bowl of unsweetened cornflakes an hour later I am spiking 16 +. Running out of sensible ideas to eat something now. I can only stand for around five minutes so cooking is out.
  3. embayweather

    Prescription hold ups

    According to the news today 7000 extra people have died as a result of the quality of diabetic health services. A quick read through this topic adequately explains why.
  4. embayweather

    Prescription hold ups

    I told my GP that I am having increasing problems trying to inject and soon I will not have the strength t do it. They said they would pass it on to the diabetic team ( joke). Three months later still waiting to hear back! Will have to stop taking insulin in the near future through lack of support.
  5. embayweather

    HbA1C = 60

    Thank yu for your thoughts. I have no diabetic tam and indeed no support from the GP as they always refer questions to the diabetic nurse who never answers them. I have tried to get a referral to another hospital but they will not accept me so I am managing on my own. I do believe COVID wiped...
  6. embayweather

    HbA1C = 60

    Amongst a plethora of pills my medications is glucophage x 2 twice a day and Insulin Lantus once a day. Currently 18 units a day but I am experimenting with it so it can vary. I measure my blood sugar around 8 or so time a day, before meals and before going out. Diet wise I am a vegetarian that...
  7. embayweather

    HbA1C = 60

    I discovered, rather than was told, that my HbA1C was 60. I have been diabetic for around twenty years and these are the first results that I have become aware of. Not sure if I am Type 1 or Type 2, thus my questions, what actions should I take to try and reduce the value? My pin prick tests...
  8. embayweather

    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    6.3 but went out last night so higher than normal.
  9. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    I am looking after my diabetic care. The last time I asked for help I got a reply over two years later. I have a clinical background so its not too hard for me.
  10. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    Thank you for the details EllieM. I do see my physios for treatment for my muscle problems. They are looking into different options for me as well. But like with diabetes I am on my own with no medical support. I will be travelling to see them next week so I hope that they can find something...
  11. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    Thank you Jaylee that sounds like a thing thing. as it appears there is very little effort involved. I shall suggest it to my GP when I speak to them. It has also been suggested I get a nurse around to do it. Apart from the cost, which I am well aware of after thirty years in the NHS, it takes...
  12. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    Thank you all for your replies. To clarify mattes I use 4mm Lantus pens which are the only insulin I can use as a vegetarian. I have body wide pain in all my muscles and joints, and weakness in most of my muscles. This has especially affected my breathing as my right llug has ceased operation...
  13. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    I use a Lantus pen once a day. I get no help with household chores
  14. embayweather

    Limited strength to inject

    Inhave to inject once a day and because I have muscular dystrophy this is becoming increasingly difficult as well as painful . Can anyone offer any toughts as to how to get insulin into my body other than pressing down on a syringe?
  15. embayweather

    Libre sensor prescription for type 2 non insulin

    I was type 2, since a near fatal COVID attack what was left of the working pancreas no longer seems to be working. I am on single dose insulin with metformin and my blood sugar does vary considerably, influenced no doubt by some of my other conditions including muscular dystrophy. I have not...
  16. embayweather

    Libre on prescription for type 2

    I have no agreement as to what type I have but I am insulin dependent after a near fatal covid attack worsened my condition. It is only one of many difficult conditions I have to manage. Becasue I need to test not just at meal times, but also when I drive my vehicle, and my mobility scooter I...
  17. embayweather

    Changing NHS Trusts

    I was not allowed to swap to another trust, despite the local lot not ever contacting me. Thus I am without any form of support.
  18. embayweather

    Medications and Diabetes

    Reading the leaflet is good, I have to every time I get a new ned or whenever they change the brand not just to check the side effects but also if it is suitable for vegetarians. However it is important to remember that the leaflet will list any hint of an adverse reaction even if say one in a...
  19. embayweather

    Sore fingers

    No hospital team either. Trying to sort this out on my own. Bit like my MD
  20. embayweather

    Sore fingers

    I did ask my gp and he did not know anything about them.