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I don't often post here, but lurk quite a lot (time...). The sensation you're experiencing is a parasthesia called formication. It's caused by a number of different things, usually not directly related to diabetes, but could be related to other medication, is be unrelated to current meds. For...

I'm pretty sure that my thyroid problem caused my vitamin B12 deficiency. There are some medications that can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, including long term use of metformin as well as proton pump inhibitors (such as lansoprazole etc.). Plus, thyroid function declines with age in general...

Hi Petronica, I don't usually post on this forum (no time), but I do lurk now and again... Please ask your doctor to be tested for thyroid issues. My TSH started to rise *before* I had any overt thyroid symptoms. You should be able to see what your TSH has been in the past and although it may...

I don't usually post on this forum (been a member for a long time though). My control was going a bit bonkers recently. Turns out it was my thyroid contributing to it. I know thyroid is checked with diabetic blogs, but you may so have subclinical thyroid problems even if your TSH is...

I'd personally be tempted to take them to the surgery and leave them on the reception desk.... if they can prescribe them, then surely they can dispose of them? Fiona

Hiya, I haven't been on for a while, but I have diabetes (type II) and am pregnant (for the second time within a year!). Anyway, I was diet control prior to my daughter being born - I was put onto metformin at first, then insulin (novorapid at first, then insulatard towards the end). I found...

Never heard of MODA, but MODY is like Hana has said maturity onset diabetes of the young. Maturity onset diabetes in Adults is just that, diabetes in adulthood. LADA is Latent autoimmune diabetes in adulthood - which is, simplistically put, type I developed during adulthood (it usually happens...

Do you have a monitor? I take my monitor and my diary (BGs) to the hospital. They take the monitor and upload the readings onto the computer to see what my trends are and my treatment is discussed from there. Fiona

The flu jab may not be necessary for some people. However, for some of us (me and my unborn child), a bout of flu would no doubt be more serious than a flu jab to prevent it. I agree that the flu jab may not be beneficial to everyone with diabetes. However, for some of us (me and unborn...

I ring my docs prescription line, collect prescription from the reception and nip into the pharmacy that's situated in the doctors surgery. My mam's surgery does a repeat prescription line and will deliver to your door, but my mam found that it stopped her from going out as the delivery slot...

Pregnancy stops you feeling the symptoms of hypos... I've been down to 1.3 without any symptoms of a hypo when pregnant with my daughter. Only tested as I was about to drive home from work. Fiona

Yes, sugary drinks metabolise differently to food (ie. quicker!). I have to say, I'd have gone for an OJ as I cannot stand sugar in my coffee (or tea). And this post has just made me crave eclairs...or profiteroles (blooming pregnancy hormones!).

All very well if your immune system is functioning well. However, as a pregnant woman, if I catch flu, then it's gonna be a lot worse than having a preventative jab (which is after all a dead strain of the virus). Add diabetes to pregnancy and my immune system is probably on the pretty low...

I'd say stick with your few cups of coffee a day. You know, the way I see it is that if you have things in moderation, then that's fine :D . And, as pp's have said, the effect is probably negligible. I'm now going to have to do an experiment to see what my BG levels are like after having a...

Hi Sugar, Yes, I feel the need for a "natural" birth this time too. Being induced and having a long labour and constantly monitored with a GKI drip wasn't fun. I will try to go as far to term as reasonably possible in order for my body to "take" to the induction iyswim? I think I'd prefer to...

Luckily, the Insulatard I'm taking is helping really well to keep my fasting levels low (below 5). However, when controlled on diet alone, my fasting levels can go up to about 8. My diabetes consultant has told me that even the medical professionals don't really understand why this happens...

How annoying! Our GPs surgery have a review date on our repeat prescription form which they ask you to make an appointment to review. I'd certainly ring up and question why they've taken the gel off repeat without any notification. And, if you don't get a good answer, then make an appointment...

Thanks for the welcome! Nathan - Yes, I was induced and gave birth to my DD (dear daughter) at 37 weeks and 6 days (37+6). However, my induction date was brought forward a week due to a one off high BP reading... I just didn't want the hassle (and the expense) of having to trail to the...

Hi all, I joined this forum a while back, but had my daughter in April and kind of forgot about it... Anyway, thought that I'd introduce myself. I'm Fiona, 32, have a 6 month old daughter and am 16 weeks pregnant (yes, very close indeed!). I was diagnosed with Type II/NIDDM in 2003 after...