Recent Content by ancientdiabetic

Hello Its definitely an incorrect basal dose. have you thought about splitting the night time dose its just that researach shows that basal doses wear off after so many hours (regardless of us being told they last for 24 hours) could try taking 12 units of basal in the morning and 12 units...

Well I have to say that my protest worked. I today received a letter from my GP stating that changing to Omnitest was a choice and if I liked I can stay on my current system moral to this tale protest protest protest !!!!!

Hello . . well I did some research which included contacting my diabetes hospital and speaking to the practice nurse . . she was furious and told me that " I had to put my foot down and refuse to use the new meter because KCH had cupboards full of these meters and test strips which were found to...

OK Ill try it all but what's a bolus wizard? Ancient

Hi James I just saw your post. . I live in SE London too and have had the same letter you refer to.I am supposed to collect my new Omnitest meter on Friday . I am not happy about it as I am satisfied with my current meters. . how have you found the change. I thought of complaining and asking...

I have been using Lifescan and test strips One touch for many years now. I am comfortable with this meter and test strips. My diabetes is managed by the diabetic clinic at the hospital.My Gp has written to me saying that he wants me and all his diabetic patients to change their meters to one...

Well I think you should go for it. . as far as I can see all treatments of diabetes is very hit and miss. . trial and error. . .but I think you have hit the nail on the head re exercise lowering blood glucose levels I think if your test is to work you may have to eliminate most of your carbs ...

I have been using Lifescan and I find it reliable and the test strips are One touch. The meter is discreet and results come through in 5 seconds. I am T1 and so it is important for me to have a good quality product. I have just had a letter from my GP asking me to bring in my meter as THEIR...

Hello Hannat1 I did DAENE 10 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. It gave me control over my diabetes meaning I could eat when I wanted to . I felt listened to rather than patronised by specialist doctors who were just too prescriptive. I too previously hated testing . . but now i...

Hi Paula, I was grateful to read your post.I am 56 and I ws diagnosed with T1 diabetes when I was 17. My own theory is that hormones are playing havoc around ths time and hence the vulnerabilty to hormone disorder. Any way back then the experience was traumatic ,having to use huge needles and...

Re: Any other mum to be's who had diabetes prior to pregnanc Hi there , may be its all chandged now. I had my two children 20 and 18 years ago I remember the fear of being pregnant and wondering if my diabetes would affect my children. I dont think I was perfectly controlled during the...

Hi thanks for all the avice have to say that I am playing devil's advocate because I know there are alternative's but my point is why do I have to compromise all the time why is my condition not taken seriously ancient.

I have never had a problem getting test strips from my GP's surgery. If I did I would kick up a fuss . . a big fuss I could not manage without my strips without them I would be out of control and costing the NHS a hell of a lot more money !! ancient

Thanks for your advice. For me though the point is that on the one hand I have a medical condition which requires me to have an antidote with me at all times. It is possible to be delayed significantly by security that I go into a hypo. I am type 1 and i have had significant and terrifying...