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    Itching?

    Hi, all. New to this, just been told that I’m diabetic with a blood test of 50. I’m trying a six week change in diet, hopefully cutting down on carbs and sugar. My worst symptom however is constant itchy skin. It’s all over , scalp ,face, arms . Is this a common thing? Can’t seem to see any...
  2. symer001

    Type 1: Could I be having a mild allergic reaction to my novorapid?

    I am a type 1 on an insulin pump, and for over a year now I've been getting a reoccurring rash on my chest neck and face. It will become extremely itchy when exposed to heat or when adgitated by clothing. I am taking antihistamines daily and they do help, but my doctor could not give me a...
  3. L

    Diagnosed pre-diabetic, pretty sure I am diabetic, diet Q's?

    Greetings from rainy California! I am a woman in my early 40's with a strong family history of type I AND II diabetes, both. I guess I got double-whammied. I've had gestational diabetes in the past, but that was 20 years ago, and it went away afterwards. It also went overlooked until nearly the...
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    Reactions to Levemir

    Hi all, first post! I've recently come out in a really bad rash all over my body and my doctors can't work out what it is. Blood tests have all come back negative for regular allergies and conditions, and I've altered my diet several times with no progress. I was on a course of steroids which...