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Thank you both. I started it this morning I test my sugars a lot anyway but I've discovered it is lowering my sugars an I javae also discovered if I drink I do need to b close to the toilet. I don't know if its normal but my back is really hurting as well. Its turned into a terrible weekend. Kim

I've been seeing nephrologists recently as I had a slightly raised potassium 5.5 for the last 6 months. They discharged me but the blood tests they did have shown my potassium has risen to 6.4 I 4 weeks. I got a letter today to diagnose mild chronc kidney disease, what a way for a Saturday to...

I haven't visited/posted for a while but after reading some things I wanted to put some positive energy back to those who helped me. Since I joined in 2008 I have been sorting my diabetes (type 1) out myself after the hospital told me I couldn't get on a carb counting course for two years. With...

Jack13 I feel like you a lot, my diabetes was good for the first four years then plagued me ever since. There are nights I get home, lock myself in the bathroom and cry until there are no tears left. The trick is to recognise that your diabetes is a factor in everything, its a massive part of...

Hi Dragonflye, my sugars always drop when I'm ill and I'm not sure why cos when I go to the GP they ask "are your sugars high?" reply no and they say its nothing to worry about then. The only time mine go up is when I take steroids for a chest infection. Hope your feeling better! Kim

I haven't been posting for a while but I just wanted to say a very big THANK YOU to all over the last 2 years for the advice, support and uplifting words. 11 months ago my HbA1c was 12.9 hadn't been below 8 for many years, its been coming down gradually since thanks to carb counting. Many of...

Keiron I can completely understand where your coming from 11 months ago my HbA1c was 12.9, all the doctors could do was tell me they'd put me on the waiting list for the carb counting course but the waiting list was 2 years in the Bucks area. But continued to tell me all my issues were my own...

I had this experience myself today, went out shopping and went from fine to blood being in the low 1s in seconds I didn't have time to catch it. Got very argumentative and very aggressive with my Mum, lots of people staring and a few comments about me being drunk. I can tell only tell you from...

Being diabetic for 21 years it can be all of those things or just one the important thing is to talk about whats happening. The forum is a great place to do that as we all know what your going through and the community here is fantastic they've helped me through lots of bad times!

your injecting in public and your friends automatically 'flank' you on both sides so no-one sees and nobodies has stopped the conversation about what to have for dinner. Love them. when your 28 and your Mum still makes sure you have something proper for dinner and you think its only cos she...

Thank you all for your words of encouragement its nice to get them from people who understand. Patch I completely agree I've been teaching myself things for many years and generally know more than the doctors who run the clinics - ;ast time he kept telling me I was a type 2 I got rather annoyed...

I know it may not sound great but I went from 12.3 to 9.6, cholesterol went from 4.6 to 4.3 as well in 3 months and I did it all by myself, thats first time its been below 10 in almost 13 years. I've started carb counting done my own research and have been having great results so far! Went to...

Thank you for the responses I really appreciate what you've both said my diabetes and I had a chat today, I know I sound like I should be institutionalised but after 20 years it becomes its person at times. And I have to say working in hospital does help me to kick my own backside occasionally...

I warn you this is a rant but would appreciate anything anyone can offer I'm way past rock bottom and sinking fast. Here goes - I'm a type 1 diabetic diagnosed 10th September 1990 aged 7 years old (thats sad I remember that) and I know it was a Monday as well. My story is extensive and spans 16...

I was diagnosed at 7years old I;m now 27 and my Mum still says "Have you checked your sugars lately?" if my mood suddenly changes! The frustrating thing is shes sometimes notices before I do particularly if I'm having a bad day anyway! :lol:

Hi Joely I haven't posted for a while but I saw your post and thought I'd answer as I ahve retinopathy in my right eye. My eye bleeds generally wold appear as black dots that last longer than what your describing in the mornings as the body reabsorbs the bleed, it will block the part of the...

Hi all Not sure if this will help as its not classed as DKA but ketones can also be produced if your not eating, I think I've seen a few bits on TV that say thats what the Atkins Diet does. And also Angeldust & SparkyPony I know exactly what your going through I spent four years in and out...

Hi Hazyclaire You are classed as disabled if you have type 1 diabetes I have recently discovered when working for the NHS. I've always ticked no and will continue to do so even though mine is far from uncomplicated but by there is a section in the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 that refers...

I'm 27 been diabetic 20 years and my consultant reccommended Lantus. I experienced exactly the same symptoms as you did on Lantus my consultant and diabetes nurse said I was silly for thinking it was the Lantus that was over a year ago, I insisted on changing the insulin regime back to one I was...

I've been where your at with your son at the moment, you need to mak sure he has all the neccessart information that he needs about his diabetes, Tell him to be prepared for anything dextrose tablets in the car in bags and hypostop nearby. You don't have to tell everyone about it but ensure that...