Recent Content by Brummieboy

Thanks for your reply. I have been using CGM for the last couple of months. It's the data from that which has prompted the change in my insulin regime. Over the years I've had a number of courses including one for insulin users. I've found them all useful, and would recommend any diabetic to...

Thank you for your reply. It's set my mind at rest somewhat. I was worried that the trujeo might send me into hypo if there was a long delay between the two injections, however, that does not appear to be a problem thus far. Thanks again for your reply.

Hello, I'm a type 2 diabetic. My current medication includes Metformin and Humalin M3 insulin which I have been using twice daily (morning and evening) for some years now. Following a recent diabetes review with my GP and diabetic nurse, they wish me to change from Humalin to Toujeo once a day...

I also have some difficulty in swallowing large tablets, and following a review with my regular pharmacy, they have been prescribing me Metformin in caplet form for some time. It doesn't solve your problem, but they are a lot easier to swallow. I wasn't aware that you could get Metformin in...

Hi. I'm t2 on insulin. Had my first jab last Friday (Astra Zenica Oxford), no problems with sore arm, but felt generally out of sorts for the next couple of days, now back to normal

I've worn glasses since I was four years old, I'm in my sixties now. I am short sighted and use glasses for distance, but not for reading. When I was first diagnosed as diabetic, and taking medication, my eyesight changed so much that I did not need glasses for distance, but did need reading...

Sheila, I'm a type two diabetic, and following a bout of pneumonia last year had to have two ct scans with contrast. I also take four metformin tabs per day. I advised the hospital of this prior to the appointments and their advice was to continue with them as normal. I also advised the...