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Hi, I'm Georgina, I'm 23 years old and just found out that I have diabetes on the 2nd of October. Its took a while to have the courage to post on here since my doctor said this forum could help in the long run. I have yet to be diagnosed which type I have but it's looking like type 2, I don't...

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Hi everyone, I'm Jude and I have been Type 1 Diabetic for 6 years now. Trying to really get on top of my diabetes so thought this was a good place to do that. Hope to connect with some Diabetics and learn from them. I try to exercise 3-4 times a week (this tends to cause my Diabetes to act...

Thought I would like to join and chat to people that understand the irritations of Diabetes whatever type you are.

I was started on forxgia alongside metformin slow release last weekend felt seriously unwell ,headache dizzy ,backache drank loads in bathroom constantly .stopped taking it mid week could not function and sugar levels did not change 7 and 8 . was a seriously frightening experience back on...

Hi all, I am 29 years old and have had Type One diabetes since the age of 10. After 19 years I thought it was about time I joined the site. I have always tried to never let my diabetes get in the way and have been doing Lindy Hop Dancing and Tap Dancing for the last 3 years and take part in...

Hi, I'm new here. I've been suffering from chronic fatigue, and my GP did a number of tests. Almost everything came back negative except severe vitamin D difficiency and blood sugar right at the top end of the pre diabetic level. I've been given Vitamin D therapy, but not given much advice yet...

Hi everyone: I had a blood test with the doctor about a month ago that said my fasting bg was 13.2, so I had type two diabetes. I went back 2 weeks later (having cut out carbs, alcohol and sugar) to discuss the results, and the doctor gave me a finger prick test which said I was 5.8. He said I...

So im súper confused. I was diagnosed with type 1 after going into dka bit after coming home i wasnt needimg my insulin as muchos as i should so they sent me for a ogtt (with this kinda lime sugar drink yuck) i got the results today and fasting was 5.3 (at hone i tested as 9.8?) and after 2...

Hi! I am Ria and it's my first time here. I want to make you friends here :)

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...

Hi, I am Steve I am 46 and I am a DIABETIC T2. I was diagnosed at the beginning of January 2016 (happy new year) with an Hba1c of 96. I was overwhelmed by a range of emotions, guilt, frustration, anger, fear, saddness, self pity and also relief. Relief that after 14 months of feeling like I was...

hi, This forum looks great! Recently got diagnosed with type 2 and waiting for my first clinc appointment. It's given me a tick up the backside to change. So far cut down on sugar, carbs and started exercising for the first time in 20 odd years. Feeling positive although confused on foods at...

Hey there ! This is a pretty embarassing topic for me to discuss with my doctor and feel that type 1s can relate better. I have been recently diagnosed and I am afraid to have any sexual contact with my boyfriend because of hypos. How to you usually handle the situation? How much and what food...

Hi all I'm posting for the first time and am feeling really low. I could do with some friendly words as I don't know anyone with diabetes and if one more well-meaning relative asks why I don't want to eat cake or come over for a pizza, I think i'll scream! I'm in a grey area... Sugar was picked...

I was told i was pre diabetic a month ago with a GP test at 6.4 borderline, I have cut out most sugary foods now. although for the first 3 weeks i was having a "treat" per week (chocolate bar or cream cake slice) I got myself a monitor 2 days ago and have been pricking myself 5 times a day and...

hello all, hope everyone is well, this is my first post, and am aiming to get as much advice and support as possible. I'm 23, I've had type 1 diabetes since I was 2 and have very recently found out that I am pregnant! :o. Any advice greatly appreciated, I am waiting for my first hospital...