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I'm not sure if I've put this is the right thread... Basically, my GP wants to refer me to a specialist regarding my IBS. For some reason or other, he referred me to a semi-private hospital, so that I could be seen quicker. I found out today that this hospital has rejected the application for...

Hello, I'm not sure if this post is allowed, but I really want to get the word out about schemes to help us diabetics who are struggling. I have recently become involved in a Peer Support Scheme, set up by Diabetes UK. Have recently received training, and now looking to really promote this new...

I'm not sure how far my depressive state relates to my diabetes, but something diabetes-related has tipped me over the edge tonight, and I actually don't know what to do or say anymore... My friend is getting married in December, and she asked me to be a bridesmaid. All is fine and dandy. Last...

I've been on basal insulin about 3 weeks and it want having much effect. I've been on bolus 3 days, and results have been a lot better already! Not perfect, but every little helps. It's really frustrating though, as I have been given every tablet possible, which has taken a year and a half. I...

I've only been on insulin a few weeks, and a lot of the time it, it hurts after I've injected. I've only injected in the stomach, but is there a trick to the angle that I do it? Is it actually normal for it to hurt?! Diabetes type 1.5 Diagnosed September 2011 Currently on basal insulin

Since I was diagnosed September 2011, I've struggled with high sugars. I've only been on insulin for a week, and it's yet to make a difference. At work today, my sugars are 16 and I feel like punching someone. I've been shaking, I'm tired and my head is pounding. I've burst into tears 3 times...

Since I was diagnosed September 2011, I've struggled with high sugars. I've only been on insulin for a week, and it's yet to make a difference. At work today, my sugars are 16 and I feel like punching someone. I've been shaking, I'm tired and my head is pounding. I've burst into tears 3 times...

I've been injecting insulin for just over a week, lantus, and every time I inject, I end up itchy hours later. However, tonight it's the worst it's been. I injected at 9pm and its now 12.30am. I'm injecting on the stomach and there isn't a rash or anything, but it does feel a bit 'pimply'. I...

For the past year, I've been going to Zumba classes once a week. I also try to go for walks at the weekend. My bg is constantly high, in the teens, but I'm doing everything I can; it's just the medication isn't right for me. Last week, I did Zumba twice, and it did bring down my sugar levels...

Evening all, thought I'd join this forum! I'm 24, was diagnosed with type 1.5 September2011. I've been on numerous tablets, but started insulin this week. It's not made much difference yet.would be interested to hear how long it took you all to get your medication sorted. Also interested to meet...