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I experience this from to time, usually when I am tired. Possibly it is not just a diabetic thing and rather a normal human thing Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have been reading posts recently berating the lack of technological advancements in diabetes care. . Take a look at this survey and let your opinions be known to researchers: http://imperial.crf.nihr.ac.uk/ppi/think-developments-diabetes-technology/

Is there any evidence that diet drinks can fool the body into thinking that sugar has been ingested? Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Last bolus injection is normally between 8-9pm, bed time is 2am Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

That made me laugh out loud! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'd be interested to read an explanation for this also. I experience the same thing with novorapid. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Haha I agree might be more funny to act a bit of a queen Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I sometimes get the "are you gay?" sort of comment when I order a diet drink with people I don't know. The look on their faces when I say "no, I'm diabetic actually" is priceless. Although it is then normally followed up with "how? You aren't fat". Ignorance is bliss! Sent from the Diabetes...

There should be nothing wrong with injecting long acting insulin into your abdomen. I've found most diabetes educators and to some extent doctors are notoriously bad at advising t1's, either due to a lack of caring or the type 1 population being relatively miniscule in comparison to type2. What...

A bit off topic, but when diagnosed 8 years ago I was told in no uncertain terms that I can only inject my glargine in my outer thigh and butt. It seems a lot of people on this forum inject long lasting insulin in their abdomen though, so have I been told false information? Thanks for anyone...

I also experience these symptoms, only when really low though e.g. 3.2 and under. Not a very nice experience! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

You shouldn't really worry about what people think! That being said, stomach is the most discrete place, especially if you are sat at a table. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

A very true statement, I think I'll be less complacent about my extremities after this!

I get them checked when I see my consultant, last time he checked was about 9 months ago I think.

Thanks for the replies, sounds like good advice to me. I just didn't want to cause a fuss over nothing; as I've never had my feet seen before by a podiatrist. I will make an appointment tomorrow and find money for some better fitting trainers I think!

Hi everyone, I'd like some guidance if possible please. I'll start by giving some background info: I'm 21 years old, T1 for 8 years and consistently have a HBA1C result between 7 and 7.5. Question: Has anyone here experienced dark green/black blisters on their feet from friction caused by...

Yep this also happens to me when I am deprived of sleep. Something to do with all the adrenaline and what not in the body sending our sugars up! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

If anything it is more of an incentive for us to control our diabetes or face the consequences? That's how I view these articles anyway :p Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Nightmare! Good luck anyways!

This is so true! I love this thread. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App