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    Thinking of older age and diabetes

    @grantg I use a levemir pen , its not sophisticated - only once a day. Thanks for the info. However Levemir is being closed down in 2026. And in anticipation Ive arranged a research project I'll write about it shortly on a discussion page . Its worked but not viable in the longterm . I want...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    @OrsoKartt recently i have tried an experiment. I usually inject one levemir dose of 20 at 6.30 6.45. But my breakfast readings are usually 10 _ 15. (Eggs or fish ), Hence lunch, or main meal can be similar . So experimented I will write elsewhere on this
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    Thinking of older age and diabetes

    Thanks for the suggestions I will go through them all and reply to some . I should have pointed out that I am type 2 - metformin + One insulin a.m. My husband is going to learn how to do a fingerprick in case I had a flu like illness rendering me temporarily unwell. Then he wants to try the...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    5.7 the first day in 4 yrs that my readings have been under 10 for all 5 readings today. Im experimenting with my Levemir injection time. I will need to consult the doc shortly
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    Thinking of older age and diabetes

    Hi Thats a thought. I'll look up keto and learn about it. I found a keto mix in Holland and Barrett for snacks and cakes. So maybe. Keto would be ok for some meals .I'll check Hi The reply mechanism has gone beserk !! How can I make a general reply please . I tried a reply to Ellie M and...
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    Thinking of older age and diabetes

    We are thinking of moving , a bungalow,; or a retirement cottage (lunch provided ); or is it care home If a bungalow is picked Id like to have some meals delivered for 4 days a week. If the retirement one the meals wouldn't be diabetic as such, but I could have portion sizes , I presume...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    HARVESTER Prawn cocktail. Christmas Dinner . Turkey, Roast potatoes( shared with my son ), broccoli , peas (portion), Yorkshire pudding, small portion of stuffing and gravy.very small glass of redwine spritzer (with own no sugar lemonade )
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    1/2 clementine ; 1/2 large kipper ; a slice of rye brick bread, a mug of decaf tea Turkey & kale cazuela ( Turkey, onion, chopped tomato, garlic, herbs, dessertspn of sherry, new pots portion ) A stewed plum with no sugar yog an dollop of protein yog. Almond flakes . Water Coronation...
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    What was your fasting blood glucose? (with some chat)

    7.7 after a birthday meal, the previous evening. 10.2 @ 10pm. 7.7 is good during an experimental period of using levemir at 3-4a.m !! The next test at 10am is more crucial.
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    1Scrambled Egg (1 1/2 eggs) with garlic, 2 x Slices of Rye bread 2 Grilled trout with benecol spread & philadelphia cheese/herbs with kale and sprouts and a handful of small grilled skin on chips, 1/2 chopped pear, no sugar yog plus dollop of protein yog 3 35g of mushroom pate , lentil...
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    Levemir news . True or false

    Hi thanks everyone for this info. I will contact the diabetic GP at our practice. I have just 2 pens. left. Recently I discovered that it takes 4_5 hours to act which could explain readings of 13 - 15 post breakfast readings. Consequently high readings after midday main meal and possibly for...
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    Levemir news . True or false

    Hi I dong know how to add a new answer except this way. Thanks for the info
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    Levemir news . True or false

    Hi. I recently read that Levemir is being stopped, presumably that means stopping production Has anyone else heard of this? Was it fake news. ?
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    Chocolate

    Hi Not unusual. Others have mentioned high percentage choclate eg Morrisons 85%. Once a day I take a 20th of a bar Crunch it in my mouth then melt it in to a ball and suck on the ball. The chocolate has to live in a place i never look eg (a saucepan). Or find something else very low...
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    Type 2 with Insulin. Poll. How many forum users come within this category ?

    I have changed my routine. If this works I will seek advice, if it works. Watch this spot
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