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I get extremely hungry about 2 hours after eating despite having a blood glucose level of 8.4. I get light headed as if in a hypo. I am desperately trying to loose a stone in weight but I I find low carb very restricted and the last time I did it rigorously my ferritin level dropped below 10. It...

Don't worry too much. This can correct itself . Just look after yourself Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Reflexologists work with your feet. Tethered are zones on your feet for every part if your body and mind. Usually you lay on a bed or chair and they massage the pressure points that are affecting you. It is so relaxing you will probably fall asleep. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

This is a long shot but have you tried reflexology. Good reflexologists can work wonders. Make sure they are fully qualified. Sometimes just reducing stress makes pain easier to bear Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I gave been diagnosed for 12 years as type 2. My gp told me I was always going to be diabetic. Why ? He said I just was because of all the problems if had leading up it it. . I am 4 ft 9 inches and until I had my second child I weighed less than7 stone. But I had high blood pressure and...

Ask to be referred to a specialist Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Seek medical advice urgently. We are not qualified to advise on this type of thing Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yep. That's how I feel Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes. I always have to test because the symptoms are similar. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I have tried them all and can't tolerate any of them . I was just advised to keep my hba1c as near to 6 as I can. Easier said than done Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Test 2 hours after food. 1hour always gives a higher reading. It's the 2 hour reading that you need to check Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I only use them once . Change them every time Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Put them in a sharps box Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Yes Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I get my get checked every year at my diabetic review q Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

That is good to know Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Can diabetics donate blood. I wasn't sure. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Has your wife claimed Carers allowance for looking after him. It is roughly £65 a week Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I think if you only ate cress for 6 months you would suffer from malnutrition Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Ask to go to a muscular skeletal clinic. What you have could be soft tissue infringement syndrome. Symptoms similar to frozen shoulder but it the the tendons caught in the shoulder joint. Steroid injections work a treat but have to watch you bg for a day or so. I had those symptoms for 3 years...