Hi Dude, I think that sweat probably can affect the result but as long as you are washing your hands before you test then it should be no problem. (I knew someone who's younger brother used to lick...
It works in the thigh! I do get some pain after the injection still, but no pain as the needle actually goes in! Woo! It's one of those weird facts you find as you are looking on the internet for...
This is quite funny actually. I found out that if you cough when you have your injection, there is no pain as the needle goes in!! Since I found out about it I put it to the test and have had...
I hope she's feeling better soon, I'll be thinking of her....
Hi Talldude, What meds are you on? I'm not sure how long it usually takes for the meds to start working, but I'd say if you are concerned then you should contact your doctor - you may need to try...
Thanks Jeannie. x I've always taken it at night, but I was always taking it at 10.30/11 pm. By just bringing my injection forward a few hours I've really seen the difference in my numbers! Now I'm...
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd share this as I feel like I've gotten over another hurdle. I know it might seem small but I've finally figured how my lantus insulin works with me. After lots of shuffling...
another bump on the cinnamon issue :)...
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Hi Margie, Perhaps your reading is high in the morning because you don't eat anything - try reading this link or looking up Dawn Phenomenon. It recommends you try eating a snack of protein and fat...
Hi Mip, I've found this: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/uspdi/202420.html Where it makes the following statement: For diabetic patients: * Although rare, the corticosteroid in this...
I just wanted to put a warm welcome to all the newbies who have joined the forum, most recently Talldude, MargieJ, Martin UK, ZoeyGirl & Curious Drew. Sorry if I missed anyone out! It would be...
Hi Talldude, I seem to remember that there IS evidence that cinnamon helps lower blood sugars, but as I said it's only aimed at type 2s (which I think you are?). That's really interesting, though -...
Hi Margie, Well, these numbers don't seem overly high to me at all. Have you heard of the Glycemic Index? Foods have a rating on this index (GI) and are rated according to how they affect your blood...
Hey, well done!! Those numbers are brilliant, I'm sure a lot us will be jealous lol. Claire x...
Hi Margie, Are you type 1 or 2? What meds are you on? How long have you been diagnosed? Claire x...
Hi Martin, Sorry to say, but cinammon only help type 2s. You'll find a lot of complementary therapies for diabetes are only actually for type 2s. Please don't be fooled into thinking that you can use...
Hi Javi, I'm sorry but you need to ask Admin for permission for surveys - please refer to the forum rules Claire...
Hi TexasSweetpea, Welcome to the forum! I don't have type 2 diabetes myself (I have type 1) so I can't really offer a lot of advice here, but I'm sure there's someone else who can? Have you changed...
Hi Joan, I know it's hard (and will be at first) but I definitely agree with Jeannie here - he needs to look after his own meal plan (even if it means you still want to cook it). Diabetes is all...
Oh Jeannie, I'm so sorry to hear that - I'm sending lots of love and hugs your way. I hope we can give you even half as much support as you've given all of us here. Claire x...
I didn't realise about the study either, quite interesting to know there has been one. Hi Type II diabetic, I'm actually a type 1 myself and was diagnosed almost 15 years ago. Claire x...
Hi Talldude, What type of diabetes do you have? In my experience diabetes isn't usually sudden - it usually lingers a while before people get diagnosed, but the diagnosis seems sudden. Getting an...
Hi Gramm, I'm not quite the same as you as I have type 1 diabetes, but you will generally find that products that are advertised as 'diet' or 'low fat' have way much more sugar than their full fat...
Hi there Drew, The best thing to do is discuss this with your doctor. If you do have diabetes don't be afraid of using medicines as these will keep you healthy. To me, though, the 5.4 on the A1C is...
Hi there, Yes, definitely - my middle finger and my ring finger differ when I test them within seconds of each other. No idea why!! And it's with different meteres too. Interesting to know if other...
Hi Countrygal, I'm not really sure what it could be - how long have you had it? Have you been to your doctor to get it checked out? Claire x...
Hi, I've recently been reading up on DAFNE (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) and was wondering if anyone has any experience of this they'd like to share? From what I can gather it is used as the...
Hi Bob, It's really nice to hear from you again! I totally agree with Jeannie here, you are getting very good numbers. The reason your blood sugars might have been higher while at the...
I found this on the web HAIR LOSS. Metformin may contribute to male pattern hair loss at the temples and top of head. Although there's nothing in the medical literature to support this linkage, some...
Hi, I'd say go get yourself checked out - there is still the possibilty you could have diabetes as you may not notice other symptoms if you've lived with them for a while. Cuts etc healing slowly...
Hi there, this link should be helpful /type1exercise.asp]http://www.diabetes.ca/Section_about[b] /type1exercise.asp Claire x...
Hi Wolfer and welcome here! I really couldn't have put that any better than Jeannie (would find she's a very wise woman) so just keep coming back 'cos we're here through bad times but also good....
Well done!! /community/emoticons/smile.gif ...
Thanks Gracie. I'd just like to add that, as for all transplants, you'd have to take anti-rejection drugs for the rest of your life (or that of the transplant), and they can have serious side...
Hi Maddogg and welcome! If you have any questions please do ask. As you are new to diabetes you might well find that you read a huge amount of info that might not sink in yet, but I think it's...
Hi Butterflys, With regards to getting flu and pheumonia - please see your doctor about getting jabs for them both!! I'm guessing you're from the US but here in the UK us diabetics get those free....
Hey Brian, Great to hear from you! We all get desperate moments sometimes with diabetes, but reading your words makes me at least feel a bit more determined. Claire x...
Hi Chloe, We sound so similar!! I am 27 and diagnosed with type 1 when I was 12. I went through a few years of totally not looking after myself (i.e. during my teenage years I just didn't want to...
Welcome Maxx!...
Hi Tia and welcome! I'm type 1 too, and have been since I was 12. The only people I know with type 1 diabetes are the friends I've met right here! Claire x...
Hope all goes well. x...
Thanks for the links. I think we all feel quite out of control sometimes, but the trick is to not let it feel like the end of the world. And to not feel alone in all this!...
Hi Mike, It's only normal to feel down or negative about diabetes sometimes. I've actually posted a new link about diabetes burn out - maybe you'd like to take a look? We all feel like that...
Hi there, Life with diabetes can get difficult and frustrating, and leave a lot of us feeling down or depressed (people with diabetes are more prone to depression). Please see these links for more...
Hi Lysha, It could be diabetes - please take your son to the doctor ASAP. If it IS diabetes he needs to get it under control as quickly as possible, and if it's something else that will also need to...
Hi Mike and welcome! To answer your question, yes stress can affect sugar levels. Please see this link http://www.diabetes.org/type-2-diabetes/stress.jsp It's probably an idea if you get stressed...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/5345036.stm Hi Everyone, Just thought this article was quite interesting. Claire x...
Hi there, Ask your pharmacist when buying and then DOUBLE CHECK to make sure it doesn't say 'not suitable for diabetics'. Decongestants are usually not suitable for diabetics. Please see this link...