Recent Content by Antje77

No reason to not help someone out if you can @MommaE . Granted, it's a rather big change in my life, but why not? Life is built on chance encounters, and I'm feeling quite good in this new role as social worker. I also hope that when we've fixed the practical issues coming with a move he'll...

Hi @T2_not_the_movie , welcome to the forum. If those readings are completely different from what you'd expect based on experience, I'd write it off as most likely a sensor error. Good thing you are getting a finger prick meter to double check. @Rachox has an up to date list of cost efficient...

I assume you've been prescribed Humulin N (NPH), there are different varieties of Humulin. NPH has an action time that's a little shorter than Levemir, so it needs to be taken twice a day on a pretty strict schedule.

Look, I made your Welsh rarebit today! It took a while because my supermarket was out of Worcestershire sauce, but yesterday I found it in a different store, and even the Lea&Perrins brand. :) I absolutely love it, this will be my new go to meal on don't want to cook days. Very quick and easy...

I've never had this sensation in relation to food. Considering your numbers, which even after eating aren't anywhere near outside normal for non diabetics, I wouldn't expect this to be related to diabetes.

Oh, I forgot about your reaction @jpscloud , yes, it looks like we've found him a very supportive place to live right here. Not ideal as far as living spaces go but possibly just what he needs at the moment, and much better than alternatives. For now, he seems to be rather overwhelmed by...

Does she have lows after taking her dose and not eating?

Aw @Annb , I'm sorry you're this ill, but very happy you managed to see a doctor for once. May the treatment make you more comfortable very soon! This is a standard conversation with any hospitalisation or home nurse care around here, just a choice to add to your file just in case. When my...

They will, no problem! Still very annoying when this happens though.

I trust my test strips for about 3 weeks after the date. I did some tests with strips 5 months out of date, definitely not accurate! Those weren't gluco navi strips though.

A hba1c of 127 mmol/mol corresponds with an average blood glucose of about 19 mmol/l. Combined with ketones, this is absolutely a valid reason to be sent to A&E for possible DKA, which kills people even nowadays. Her bedside manner may have been lacking but the action was correct. Ketones and...

I'd be wary of the fruit for breakfast. Fruit usually has quite a lot of carbs and sugar, and many of us find the mornings worst for dealing with carbs. Do you test before and after breakfast? Greek yoghurt, with added nuts or some berries if you like, or bacon and eggs are a good alternative...

I'm sure your method would work just fine, I'd give it a try. :)

The Trurapi has to be taken before eating, so if you also ate an hour later than usual it doesn't make any difference. There are no fixed times to take quick acting insulin, unless you eat at fixed times.

If you have to switch to U100 the dose stays the same as with U200. The pens are designed differently so pens for U200 give half the volume of insulin. If you needed 20 units of U200 you'll need 20 units of U100. The action time of NovoRapid is very similar to Humalog, so if you are content...