complications

Hello everyone, This is my first time posting on here... I've had diabetes since I was 10, I'm now 23, after a few years of good control, I went off the rails and have now only just started to take this illness seriously again. It's not been too difficult to get back into the swing of it but I...

A ten minute video, one I think we should all see. It is sobering.

Hi there. I’ve had type 1 for over 21 years now, and changed from MDI to pump 3 years ago. One of the reasons I changed over to the pump is because I suffer terribly from lipohypertrophy in various places - in particular on my arms and stomach. I was told time and time again that the lumps...

I was diagnosed about 1 year 10 months ago type 1. My control has been poor enough ranging anywhere from hypo to the high teens. I was really embarrassed and in denial about it. I also smoked which I've just given up. About a week ago I started experiencing warm hands at night and my feet get...

Hi. I've recently started with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. I've had a large haemorrhage in my left eye on July 7th which is being watched to see if the blood drains away of its own accord On Aug 11th my right eye started to bleed and I've had some laser on that. Now I'm waiting til the...

I have only lived in UK a year but I am already an expert at complaining about the weather, a popular English pastime. I complain about the weather and my ****** job and the dating scene in London and it feels great… it makes me feel exactly like everyone else. I get to be the proverbial...

Hi all, I went to the cinema today and my right foot went numb. I shifted position in my seat and made small movements in that leg to try and promote blood flow. After the cinema, did some shopping around the city centre and came home. That was about 4hrs ago and my foot is still...

Hi All, this is the first time I have reached out to other diabetics in the 27 years since I was diagnosed so bear with me! I have been averagely controlling my diabetes most of my life and this year (past 6 months really) I have taken control a bit more as I am now 30 and would like to have the...

Newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and liver disease. When discussing with the doctor I told him that I have diabetes, he agreed with the symptoms that I gave give. Dry mouth constant urination, pain at the back of the eyes and migraines, and that sharp pain that can only be described as a...

I've been diabetic and diagnosed 20 yrs ago, but told I've been diabetic for the past 37 yrs. Been on medication 20 yrs. 5 weeks ago they started me on slow release insulin with my meds... But... Damage done. I've retinopathy, and as I type I've an active haemorrhage behind my left eye...

I am really concerned about my Blood glucose levels as some of you may know but I seem to be having terrible problems with high blood sugars that I just can't control so could someone please tell me what BG levels are dangerous and risk for complications? Please !!!! Put my mind at rest.

My name is Rachel and I'm a type 1 diabetic. I was diagnosed when I was 18 and it's been 5 years. My blood sugars are terrifying. I don't know what to do anymore. I haven't had a good A1C since I've been diagnosed and my last one was 8.9. I'm so scared about what is going to happen to me (having...

Hello all, I was diagnosed type 1 at age 6. I am now 32 with a wife and beautiful baby girl. I am really depressed and worried about my past however.... In my 20's for about 10 years, I smoked, drank, and didn't check my sugars. I was in total denial. As of today I'm complication free and...