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I am hoping that the fabulous community here will post replies on this thread about the subject in the title, or possibly provide links to people's blogs on the subject, this topic could then hopefully be something that could be shown to gather support from family members, it could be helpful to newly diagnosed families. Thanks so much for reading and for posting if you are able. https://www.youtube.com/v/EskUNarI2BE?rel=0
619 views jon, Herts Valley - Wed, 16 Nov 2016
I was just diagnosed last week with diabetes. My drive to work was tough as my vision was blurry. At this point, wearing my glasses in worse than not wearing them. I was already having difficult seeing close up with glasses due to my age, but now it is impossible to see close up. Once this is all under control, will my vision be "ok"? I really don't want permanent eye damage if I can avoid it. Thank you.
1349 views barryM, Enfield - Mon, 31 Oct 2016
Hi, I have become used to Metformin after 7 years. I am incontinent at least once a week and I am not happy, My feet are going numb and I'm frightened. I want to be on insulin. I want low BG's not the high ones I get now. Can somebody advise me whether I should start insulin or not? Thanks.
4 replies , 1662 views jerry123, United Kingdom - Mon, 24 Oct 2016
I have a chest infection, I don't know how dangerous it is for me to have them, but my diabetes nurse said that I can be put back into hospital if untreated. How dangerous can it be? Do I need to go to the doctors or a walk in centre? I am doing the same stuff I did before I went into hospital, (heavy breathing, headaches, dizziness, not eating). I am really scared as I don't want to be in hospital again.
946 views Liz1, United Kingdom - Fri, 7 Oct 2016
My mother who is suffering from diabetes..... Got a health drink..which is anti diabetic.... She used for 6months....her sugar levels are under control......from many years she is taking many medicines... But no use.....now after using anti diabetic drink...her sugar level is under control
2 replies , 2760 views suryavamsi, Andhra Pradesh - Thu, 17 Sep 2015
Hi Guys, thanks for this group! Is here anybody who use Dexcom G4 monitoring system? Lucie
1 reply , 2173 views LucieW, Czech Republic - Sat, 11 Jul 2015
I’ve just checked NHS direct and it seems I should go and see my gp. But I just wanted to ask is it usual to feel thirsty all the time when developing diabetes?
2 replies , 2253 views Jack, United Kingdom - Thu, 4 Jun 2015
Has anyone tried the FreeStyle Libre glucose scanning system from Abbott?
1565 views Bryony, Abingdon - Fri, 8 May 2015
Eating a healthy, balanced diet when you are living with diabetes can be challenging. So we thought it might be helpful to members of this community if we started a discussion thread dedicated to sharing diabetes-friendly recipes. What's your favourite diabetic recipe?
2108 views hf-editors, Thu, 13 Nov 2014
