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Ok so I've been ill all week been on antibiotics not eating much but when I have eaten I didn't need to inject because my levels keep dropping. Weird I know. This morning my levels are 6.3 but I have ketones it says 1.5. So now I'm freaking out. How can I get rid of them myself. Sent from the...

I'm sure this has been asked many times but how do I qualify for a pump. Been type1 for just over a yr latest hbac1 6.8 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ok so I've just been to my chemist to pick up my usual prescription only to be told the nhs have black listed BD 4mm needles arrgghhh panic set in he gave me he's last box and said I need to go to my drs to change my prescription for next time to size 5mm. Has anyone else heard about this??? I...

So I've just been to join my local gym and wasn't allowed to join until I get a written letter of permission from my GP? ???? I don't understand why I need permission and im hoping someone on here can help explain it to me. I know how to look after my self during and after exercise. Just felling...

This is definitely me lol. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has had this or knows what this is. For the past week I've had a burning feeling in my toes but it's only my left and not the foot just the toes sometimes it gets so bad I actually think my toes are on fire. I've recently had an ncs so I know my nerves are...

Sorry about the moaning but wanted to share how much I hate the heat. I'm dreading summer as soon as it gets even a bit warmer my bg levels drop without warning. When it's cold I always get a hypo warning around 4.3 but today the sun's out, start feeling a bit, funny check levels, 3.6 arrgghhh...

I had my first steroid injection in my shoulder today. The dr told me to keep an eye on my bg levels because they will go high. So im wondering why ive had 2 hypos since the injection my levels keep dropping its just so frustrating has anyone else had this injection and how did it effect you...

Hello everyone the good news I have not had a hypo for a good few weeks but why does that make me feel so nervous its so weird I keep wondering why haven't I had one lol im really glad I haven't and never want one again and then this thought crossed my mind maybe im not diabetic anymore that...

Hey everyone just wanted to ask type 1s that low carb what their hbac1 levels is. I eat carbs every day and my latest hbac1 is 6.6 which im well happy about just wondering hiw low it woupd be of I low carbed. Thanks x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

This is a puzzler. 4 days ago I reduced my lantus from 26 to 24 (split doses 12+12) but now my levels are lower this morning and yesterday??? Just thought id share another puzzler that diabetes likes to mix things up lol. Merry Christmas everyone x Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi ive mentioned this in a previous post but the last few days my symptoms have gotten worse and fast. I had a blood test on monday a specialist called me yesterday and said they need to see me urgently this Monday coming he said I have vitamin d deficiency and anaemia and b12 deficiency. Does...

I had my neurology appointment today good news no nerve damage after being 10 years undiagnosed so happy about that. But had blood tests and 2 have come back so far and show im aenimic and have b12 deficiency :( I dunno how much more I can handle I know they are only little things just feels...

Am I having a night time hypo? Woke up this morning sweating checked levels 5.4 feel really sick have a headache. Checked levels 20 minutes later 8.1 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im done, seriously had enough. I do everything im meant to. Inject at the right times, carb count, hbac1 of 6.9. So why oh why does my pancreas torment me every now and then it likes to remind me its still there and starts kicking out insulin and gives me a really horrible hypo just to ruin my...

I hope someone on here can help and hopefully im worrying over nothing but this morning I noticed that on my feet I have burst blood vessels. I dont have any problems with my feet and have perfect feeling in them. Has this happened to anyone else ive not bashed or hurt my feet in anyway? Thank you

Is anyone here using this.it doesn't matter when I inject I always spike after a meal. I've learnt that my liver decides to dump glucose every time I eat grrrrr. So I've been looking into symlin just wanted to hear if anyone has experience with it. Thank you

Hi everyone just wondering what your bg levels are when you go to bed. Mines around 5/6 should I be going to bed with a higher level?

Ive been using novarapid cartridges but the last 2 cartridges ive had to change as they get to about half way used as the insulin just doesn't work. Has anyone else had this problem. Thanks Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Today at clinic I was diagnosed with restless leg syndrome. My hbac1 is 6.8 :) Does having rls mean I have nerve damage and would an emg/ncs test show that. Im very confused. Type 1 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App