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    Please Help! Understanding insulin management and administration in senior diabetics

    I`ve just filled out the form and stumbled over question 12 as well. I don`t think there`s a " Never " option anymore or else I missed it but as I use the width and height of my abdomen and don`t need to involve the rest of my body it seems a waste of a question! Very anticlimatic ending, is...
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    Is anyone on oral meds and insulin?

    Hi. I`m on Metformin, Empagliflozin, Humalog Mix25 and Ozempic. Been on tablets for quite some time but only injecting from 2 years ago. Reading between the lines I suspect that you`re not in regular contact with the Hospital Diabetic Dept. Give them a ring and arrange , firstly, an appointment...
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    Question About Meter Accuaracy

    Hi. Are you taking readings at the same length of time after meals? My nurse says to test after 2 hours to get a valid response. Also your morning readings could reflect a bad nights sleep . T2, Insulin
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    Which monitors do the NHS prescribe?

    My GP switched to Fine test Lite a couple of years ago. It's a good meter with very fast response but when I have a hospital appointment I have to take it in before so that they can download the numbers. It doesn't have internet capabilities
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    Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Blues

    Thanks for that reply. I found it helpful and encouraging. I've been on the forum for several years but never had the nerve to post but I see so many people in similar circs to me and I know now that I don't know it all. Cheers
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    Empagliflozin (Jardiance) Blues

    Hi everyone. I have just started taking Jardiance today so am now awaiting these lovely side affects! With that I've also started blood testing for the first time after being diagnosed for 15 years. Can anybody tell me how soon I should test after eating? Luke many others diets confuse me. I...