Recent Content by blackie2711

Hi everyone A quick question. When i was first diagnosed i was taking my long acting insulin at night but due to exercise in the evening i was having a few lows throughout the night so my diabetic nurse changed it to lunchtime. I met with the consultant this week and she would like me to change...

Hi everyone Dont know if I should be posting this here or in the type 1 section. I have read from some of your posts about stacking insulin. Does this apply to the Levimer and Novorapid acting together? On a Friday night I dont normlly get to eat to quite late and end up having to take the 2...

Hi totsy Same here underactive thyroid from i was 21 and type 1 diabetes 3 months ago aged 34 although no one has ever said there related to me - there seems to be so much variation from different medical professionals - makes me wonder!!

I found on diagnosis and for about a month after my hands and feet broke out really bad with dry itchy skin the Gp presciped cream which cleared it up. I also think it was related to my diabetes but when i suggested this to my Gp he said no wouldnt be anything to do with it :) funny i never had...

Hi I know how you feel I asked that question when I was diagnosed in June but I rang the transfusion service and they told me Type 1 couldnt donate in case we had a hypo - so disappointed! Elaine

Excellent reading thanks for the post!

Thanks everyone this information all helps for someone new in the game you are all so generous with your time giving replies!! Can you tell me how I would check if im on the correct amount of basul insulin and also what amount of carbs in the day you would class as low carbing?

Hi guys I was just wondering if anyone can answer a couple of questions please. Just had my first appointment with dietician which was very informative I have to try matching my Novarapid with my carbs. What I was wondering if I underestimate and find at the next mealtime im quite high in my...

Thanks everyoune for replies! i am testing with a meter in fact was gifted with 2 one in the hospital and after seeing my diabetic nurse a smaller one for my handbag! Trial and error with insulin at the minute i am on set units but the nurse is going to make contact again on Friday and go...

Hi everyone! Firstly i must say a great web site - has been a great help pre and post diagnosis. Only diagnosed 2 weeks ago aged 34 no family history accept for dad type 2 later years. Leading the roller coaster of BS but know this is normal. What I was wondering if i decide to say have a cup...