Recent Content by DiabeticVeteran

I could not of said that any better myself Justine. x :wink:

HLW, The general Insulin market need to have the different Insulin groups readily available for Diabetics for one reason, compatability! Who knows buddy, in two years time, the Analogue insulin you are on at the moment may decide to give you a nasty reaction which would then cause you to...

I would like to comment on some things here & I am sorry if it does offend. FIRSTLY,I would like to state that I am not affiliated with any Company or Organisation. Why was it a shame regarding Channel 4 & the BMJ for running the article? I don't understand. The main topic was to do with...

Re: LANTUS PROBLEMS Hi All, I thought i would give an update to my progress here...... Well, it has been 6 months since coming off Lantus & NovoRapid and transferring onto Hypurin Porcine Isophane & Neutral Animal Insulins. Many things have changed in my life over this period of time.... 7...

Hi Maryrachel, I can not comment on the positive results regarding the Insulin you have changed to but if you are intriqued, keep a Daily Diary & note down anything you see or feel different in yourself. Also, if people see changes in yourself, again write them down. The importance of doing...

Hi Pheonix, It is pleasing to see that you acknowledge the validity of patient experiences by stating that it is fact that there are people who have problems with a certain Insulin, in turn, this is something which is easily demonstrated in the published Yellow Card Adverse Reaction Reports...

Re: LANTUS PROBLEMS Hi Pete, As CarbsRok has written, there are many underlining problems with Lantus & I agree. For you to change from Levimer to Lantus, personally was a poor decision. I wouldn't mind betting that your DSN or consultant wasn't willing to work with you. If you want my...

Hi Heidi, I totally agree with what you have written in your post & I am sure MANY people have the same feelings.......BUT due to the Politics, they are put off from saying such things. Going from your experience with your Son & my experience with the whole thing, the negligance of the DSN's...

Hi Jus, if you still have the Autopens, could I grab them of you please? I will pay for the postage. Cheers, Steve

Hi Hayden, Many thanks for your reply. That is a great comment you have made. Not being in control of yourself! Many thanks, Regards, Steve

Hi Brendan, Many thanks for your post. It means alot. I think it may of been mentioned somewhere else that this side of things is not mentioned very much...... & how true it is. I am glad you are feeling better now that you are on levemir When I was using Lantus & NovoRapid, I heavily relied...

Hi All, There are two very good threads on this forum relating to Lantus Insulin. What is surprising here is that there are two patterns: 1. Almost everyone that has been on Lantus, has had the same experiences/symptoms over time. ( I had these exact symptoms but took longer to actually...

Re: LANTUS PROBLEMS Hi Janna, I fully Back up what CarbsRok has posted. The IDDT are a lovely bunch of people & are a great team which specify that the Patient (you) has the freedom to chose what medication you want to go on! Again, going from my experiences, I can not emphasive enough...

Re: LANTUS PROBLEMS Hi CarbsRok, Nice one, thanks for posting link. :wink: Steve :mrgreen:

Re: LANTUS PROBLEMS Hi CarbsRok, Many thanks for your reply. I will be speaking to the IDDT over the next week regarding this, as you have rightly said that the consultants have their Blinkers on & wouldn't surprise me if they are covering up facts......just to get their additional fees! I...