Recent Content by Claireypoos

Thank you very much for your replies. I am seeing my consultant in January so I shall ask about the option of an extra insulin e.g Humalog/Novorapid/Apidra. The less injections the better as far as I am concerned (- but not mentally ready to consider a pump yet) x

Hi everyone :-) I would be interested to know if any other users of Novamix30 ever sneak in an extra 'small' injection at lunch time if they have high levels? Having spoken to my nurse she has explained to me the reason why you shouldn't do this, due to long and short release being combined...

As a newly diagnosed Type 1, I was wondering what you would snack on if you have a low reading (3.1 ish) before bed? Generally I have quite good control but occasionally I have this, and don't really want to be eating unhealthy/fattening foods at this time of the evening. Not sure what...

Hi there fellow Type 1's. So I've only recently been diagnosed, 36 years of age & the usual shock & feelings that everyone goes through when finding out. Am desperate to speak to other Type 1's so have joined this forum for all your expert help & advice as there don't seem to be any local...