diabetes

And that I'm now going to be paying the price. I am 22, and had type 2 diabetes for many years, but ate correctly, exercised more and became none diabetic roundabout almost a year ago. Still suffering from Pcos however, I still tested my blood sugars, and they were in lovely 5's, and would...

I am 40 , 5 feet 8 inches , 80kg , skinny look but 38 inch waist line (fat is not distributed equally its just the belly fat) I inherited diabetes from my Father and mother. I am regularly monitoring my blood sugar level using "optium freestyle" and occasional HbA1c test and I never got...

I have seen on there website that it says most likely not suitable for the role of police officer but needs to be assessed individually. Just confused as to why this discrimination still exists today really, because that is what it is discrimination. Just wondering if anyone has had any luck...

Hey everyone.. I am curious to know the early warning signs of Diabetes?

Well controlled type 2 on insulin, but unfortunately, newly diagnosed Myasthenia gravis and immunosuppressive therapy suggested. Although I was told my diabetes can actually benefit from immunosuppression, I worry it can interfere with insulin resistance and make diabetes more difficult to...

hi everyone I posted around a week ago as I may be diabetic (need another blood test to confirm it), I’ve been all over the place, getting upset thinking my life is over!, after doing reasearch and remaining positive I now know I won’t be the end of the world...if I’m T2 I know I can reverse it...

In keeping with the day: Remember you don't HAVE TO love wearing your CGM and pump (but at least be aware of what life was like without it). However one chooses to celebrate, forget, sweeten or soften the day may EVERY day be sweet and loving without need of extra carbs or artificial...

Ever since I was diagnosed in 2015 at the age of 18 I’ve always done so bad with type 1. I’ve had about 7 - 8 DKAs and constant high BG. Yes I’ve heard “ it’s about taking control” but it’s harder than you can imagine. My first year of university in 2017 I had 2 DKS alone. My second year that...

Happy new year all!! I was just wondering if anyone knew of any specific diabetic events taking place across the year that would be worth adding to my planner. I’m a student, so I’m thinking anything like conferences or talks etc. Or even other things targeted at diabetics. I know there’s one...

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I've recently been attending some meeting at the local sports centre. Both the main hall and a side room are painted green and have fluorescent lighting. After I've been there about 10 minutes, I feel dizzy and nauseous. I've checked my bgl and it's been low 5s. This has happened 3 times -...

Hi there. Am really desperately looking for advice. My mum ( diabetes suffered for 60 years) was diagnosed as having a hiatus hernia last year. She has experienced a lot of discomfort since which doesn’t seem to be easing. She had camera put down last November which leg to diagnosis. This week...

I have been signed off work after being carted into hospital in the summer when a pre-op assessment showed up some heart abnormalities. They thought I was having a heart attack (I felt pretty normal to be honest). 3 days later the hospital release me from the cardic care unit with a list of...

Hi all, I’ve had T1 for 14 years now, I was wondering, in your work place, does anyone have a dedicated space for testing and injecting or treating hypos? I’ve raised this with my boss and he’s finding me and other diabetics within the company I work for, a dedicated, hygienic place for testing...

Hey What plan Diabetes day?

So it'll be officially 5 months since being diagnosed with diabetes in 4 days! I don't know if it's just my mind but is it possible to have a vitamin b12 deficiency this early on? I recently started getting this brown spots on lips for no apparent reason (don't smoke or any of the like). and...

Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind I'm not diabetic myself but my partner is. I've found that many partners don't know how to engage with their SO's when it comes to their diabetes and I'd love to change this. Were both in our early twenties and both feel that there's not enough support out...

There has been a bug going around and i've become one of the unfortunate victims! What are some home/safe remedies that you guys do when you get a cold? I'm afraid of taking cough medicines because every article I read says that it's bad for your BG and my BGs have been a tad bit high since...

Okay, i'll admit I had a more than normal amount of carbs saturday, sunday and monday.. On Saturday and Sunday the highest my blood sugar spiked to was about 6.8.. But last night it spiked to a 9.4! It started to go down slowly (it went to about 7.7, 20 mins later.) Then at around 2 am, I...

hey everyone so im 17 and Ive been type 1 since the age of 2. im worried about my feet as I have quite hardened skin (probably because its dry) and the sensation isn't as good as the rest of my foot. Is this a sign of something serious? Thank you!