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Hello all, I am totally new to any sort of Diabetes Forum so forgive me if this question has already been asked.. I have been a type 1 diabetic for 21 years and only within the last year have been moved over to 4 injections a day, previously I was on two injections and mixed insulin. I now use...

Hey everyone. I was wondering how long after taking your dinnertime novorapid should I take a small correction dose if my sugars are still slightly high? Just started on insulin on Friday so I'm on small doses. I had my dinner at 8.40 this evening and took 4u novorapid and ,1000mg metformin...

Hey guys. Hope everyone is well. Not new diabetic but I have just been moved from tablets to insulin. Absolutely terrified of having a hypo as my sugars have always been high. I have never had one before. This is the lowest I have ever been ( 5.4 mmol). Worried that I won't realise if I do go...

Hi Eveyone, Would anybody like to share their expreince of how well their insulin matches the glycaemic release of their carbs/meal. I've just got a freestlye libre and I am suprised at how high the bloodsugar can rise after eating, even when it's a low glycaemic index food, like porridge. I...

My son has been insulin dependent for the past 14 years. At his last clinic appointment he was prescribed Metformin to take long term as well as insulin, has anyone had experience of this? The side effects look nasty so we are very hesitant to start on the tablets.

Hi folks I have been placed on insulin injections for just over a year now buy I am struggling with needle phobia. I have been for counselling but I have said that I really need hypnotherapy, but in the area I live (Colchester ) diabetes care generally leaves a lot to be desired. I will admit...