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I haven't posted on this forum for a couple of years, but wanted to let you know I'm going through exactly the same thing now. My daughter is 2. I had hba1cs in the 6s during and before my pregnancy. Retinopathy developed almost instantly. I didn't need laser until after. But I developed...

Thanks, Janabelle. I probably over reacted-I guess I can blame the hormones! We are all different when it comes to this disease (I feel weird calling it that-it's part of my life for as long as I can remember). I take it you have had issues with synthetic insulins. I have read the threads on...

The link that is posted above even states itself that the evidence is inconclusive. There are no more malformations when taking levemir compared to taking other insulin (note. "natural" insulin). The article was very unclear whether these animals were just injected with insulin or whether they...

I AM pregnant and on Levemir. I was swapped from apidra to novorapid (but i was told that they didn't think there would be a problem-but it was my choice) but nothing was mentioned about levemir. It may not be 'licensed in pregnancy but there are lots and lots of women that have successfully...

Hails, I'm like Nick. I too need to take 1-2 units of short acting insulin before exercise. It has been found that if you are taking part in very strenuous exercise, your body actually needs insulin! If the exercise is more moderate but prolonged, then your levels will drop-as yours does...

Hi Jessie, I had the same problem for years and was also convinced it was the lantus. I persuaded my doctor to let me try Levemir which I found instantly better. At the time, my DN was quite angry that I changed telling me it would make no difference. She insisted that looking at my results...

Almost definitely a fungal infection. I've had one on big toe for over 5 years. They keep prescribing me tablets or lotions but just getting worse. Now it's ingrowing. Going to insist on a referral to podiatrist.

First of all Lizzie, well done on being so good with trying to control your diabetes. Your doctor is an idiot! He obviously has not read a single piece of resent research or anything on modern control e.g. basal bolus. Any T1 who is doing everything they can at controlling levels will HAVE to...

Had my results today... 6.7! 6.7! 6.7! I can't stop saying it. I am so pleased. That's the lowest it's been since I was about 14 years old. It's been stuck on 7% for the last 2 years.

Hi Helen, I'm sorry you're having a hard time. We've all been there-especially during the late teens early 20s! I know I did (I'm 28 now). You can do this. Firstly, I can't believe your doctors would change your regime without making sure you understood the ins and outs of carb counting...

Right Siobhan and Shygirl, there are a alot of scare stories on here. I know that this forum is for sharing but it was pretty obvious from your post that you were looking for reassurance not more worry! I have been in exactly your shoes regarding your eyes. I am 28 and have been T1 since I...

Hi Andrew, I think some people have misunderstood your task! Being in the said age group you mentioned it IS important that the design of such a device is not only accurate, useful, unobtrusive but also 'cool'. Although I am not ashamed of my diabetes, it would make life so much easier to...

Innocent smoothies are very high in sugar. In fact I use them when I hypo-just a few sips will bring me back up quickly. The media (I know-not always to be believed) compare their smoothies to a can of coke!

Hi DaveDisco, If you only started on insulin 2 weeks ago you will not be suffering 'hypo unawareness' as described by some T1s. This only happens after years! However, if you've only been on insulin for a couple of weeks, I am assuming your BS have not been controlled aswell as they should...

Thank you so much for the replies. All very helpful. When I asked my diabetes nurse about the same problem I had with the Lantus pen she said "It's not a problem-2 units will not make any difference!' I tried to assure her that 2 units did indeed make a huge difference to me but she told me...

Becky, Your metabolism must be so low on such a small amount of calories! No one can be getting a balanced diet on milk and bread! You are right, your carbs are low so that isn't the problem. Have you asked your doctor for a blood test to check your hormone levels especially thyroxine...

Hi all, Is there anyone else on Apidra insulin? I started trying it a couple of months ago and am finding it fantastic! Many of my hypos are now gone thanks to the fact it is out of my system so much quicker than the novarapid. The problem is, the pen they've given me only sets doses to the...

My husband is wonderful! We've been married only a couple of years but have lived with each other for nearly 11. He has been so supportive over the years. For the first 5 years or so, I wasn't really controlled and bless him, he would often stay up all night while I slept to make sure I was...

Hi Latecomer, Your cholesterol should be under 5mmol to prevent any long term damage. HDL is the 'good' cholesterol which actually clears the LDL 'bad' cholesterol from your arteries and breaks it down in your liver. Diet and genes play a part on overall cholesterol. A high ratio of HDL to...

Re: thalidomide. I know a little off track, but my understanding (and that of the science GCSE syllabus I have been teaching), thalidomide was originally a sleeping pill. Doctors noticed that it also cured morning sickness in patients they were prescribing it for. Unfortunately, we know the...