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I haven't been refused treatment as such but had terrible sinus pain last week and went into Boots to get sinutab, they wouldn't sell it to me because apparently but the pharmacist said all decongestants can raise blood sugars....I would have rather dealt with that than the pain I was in. She...

I hope that 2016 will have you guys turning another corner, this time a positive one which will get you on your feet again!. All the Best!. Xx

Hi Tyler's Myself and my husband found ourselves out of work for quite a while this year so I know how stressful it can be. Just wanted to send you a hug of support!. X

I stopped taking it after a week as it made me feel so nauseous. Can't remember if it affected my BG though. :-(

Hi misswhiplash, I have been having problems which start about 10 days before the time if the month. Spoke to my go who wanted to put me on the pill or the coil but my diabetic doctor at the hospital and my dsn said that wouldn't help and unfortunately was hormonal. They suggested increasing my...

Hi Kashmir75 as others have said a lot of restaurants have nutritional information online. I was in Carluccios in Glasgow the other day and they can let you see a folder which has all the nutritional info as well as carb amounts which you don't get on their online nutritional info. Also remember...

Thanks PeterHall, managed to speak to my dsn who advised taking a half dose of lantus and just to monitor for keytones. Thanks for taking the time to reply:-)

Wonder if anyone could advise me, I just woke up and realised I forgot to take my lantus last night. What should I do?. Thanks, Auds

How stupid do I feel. Was at the nurse on Thursday and was offered the flu vac but said no. Started feeling dodgy Friday and have just been to the docs today after trying to cure myself with paracetamol. Not slept in days due to high temp , sore joints, swollen glands, nausea and terrified as bs...

Sent mine away 2 months ago, still waiting. When I sent an email to them after 6 weeks I was basically told that due to a backlog of applications they hadn't even assessed my form yet....they were quick enough to cash the cheque I had to send with my application for change of address and new...

Hi sugar pie, sorry to hear you are feeling so bad. Sending lots of hugs to you and hope that you feel better very soon. X Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks avocado sevenfold, that site looks really good, i had a look at some of the links. Looks like to register though you need to be registered with a doc in scotland so i will get on to that as soon as i find a new gp. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

That's good to know Dfiona, i am looking forward to getting some sort of pro active care as here in Italy you are very much left on your own. ,no courses or anything to help understand and control bgs. 30 years in london...its a long time, but i know what you mean,home is always where your heart...

Thanks Dave11m, i had been thinking about ninewells as I think it will be about 25mins from us. Can't wait to get over, have been living beside lake garda for the past 7 years which is a beautiful place...for a holiday, to live has become impossible. Yeh ferguscrawford we are really lucky we...

Hi all, we are moving back to Scotland in a few weeks and wondered if there are any members near Perth or Dundee. We will be living between these two cities but wanted to know if anyone could recommend a good hospital or have any experience of diabetic teams in the area. Thanks Auds

Fennel and orange salad, thin cut the fennel and peeled med size orange (blood oranges are good) mix together in a bowl with some olive oil and salt to taste. Also theres mushroom and celery salad, cut thinish pieces if celery and mix in a bowl with some thin sliced champingnon(chestnut?)...

Hi arielle, i too take lantus once a day and from what i understand it helps keep your bg stable over a 24 hour period. If the doctor has prescribed it then u should take it. U said u are having high readings throughout the day and in the long run that is not good for you, taking your lantus...

Ok, maybe i shouldn't admit this but i once ate a dog biscuit at a party as a bet, it was a bonio and i must say tasted a bit like a digestive. Anyway made a fiver which was a lot if money in those days!!!:p Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Me too, got chicken pox at age 34 but don't know if i could connect it to my diabetes as it was diagnosed 10 years later. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi jude, i am like you in that milk affects my bg greatly. For the past few weeks i have been buying lactose free milk which (to me) tastes just the same as normal milk is very low carb.:D Sent from the Diabetes Forum App