Recent Content by geezer

Hi, Geezer `ere, I currently work for Mclaren Racing at present. Used to be one of the truck drivers for 8 years, that is, until i went onto insulin. Now working in the Inspection Dept., Checking anything from tooling jigs, to any parts of the car that are made and need inspecting, before being...

Beautiful women are the only thing that keeps me sane at work! 8) :D :? "I was never confused!" Clive.

Hi Lionrampant, whats that supposed to mean, it was gone midnight, and they where the only professional avenue i had to go down for advice. I had to act quickly as my blood test was due the very next day. It was a spur of the moment thing. I do bow to to you others experiences, as most of you...

Hi sofaraway, thank you, and all the others for your replies. All went well today. Had my breakfast as usual, and only did the Hba1c test. Think you did the right thing by eating something, as your bs`s were low. Don`t blame you. why put yourself at risk, as well as others. If they didn`t like...

Thank you, SarahQ, have taken onboard what you`ve said, so probably breakfast as normal for me in the morning, then. MMMMMMMMMMM, yummy! Some bland carbs n a cuppa tea, can`t wait! Only joking! Just contacted NHS Direct, they`ll call me back soon, probably just to re afirm what you have said...

Hi, Timo and Sarahq, thank you for your replies. I was only assuming i had to fast, because i had to when i was tabs n diet controlled prior to insulin.- perhaps they were checking for something else then. They always told me fast for 14hrs, and the results would include an Hba1c result aswell...

Hi everyone, hope someone can give me an answer quickly. I`ve been on Insulin now for about 9 weeks, and am due to give my first Hba1c blood test since going on to insulin, tomorrow. I know i have to Fast for 14hrs.-water only, but what do i do about the insulin? I would assume i should not take...

Hi Leona, I`m an ex Class One driver, because i am now on insulin. But prior to going on to insulin, i was on oral medication and Byetta. My specialist advised me that this would not affect my licence because it`s not insulin, and he stipulated this fact most strongly.so, don`t worry, you should...

Hi newbee007, I was originally diagnozed t2. First few weeks, docs tried diet only control, but to no avail. Then diet and metformin. Again, not much success. I asked to be reffered to a specialist, and got to see one straight away. He accessed the situation, and increased the met dossage, and...

Hello Hen, Can you elaborate on what foods you are eating.

hi Young, how are you? Sorry to see you`re having probs with your insulin. I too am new to insulin (bout 8 weeks), having been diabetic for just over 2 yrs. I too, take Lantus (slow release) plus another called Novorapid. I`m surprised you are taking 4 units at night only. Do you take another at...

Hi peasmummy, yes it is normal for the thrush to keep coming and going. Diabetics are more prone to it than your average "Joe Bloggs". It`s due to the increased sugar and yeast in your system. Once you get your b/s`s under control, it will start to decrease in frequency. I suffer with it fron...

When i was first diagnosed, the specialist did the usual blood tests, but one of the things he was looking for was "GAD Antibodies" in my system/blood. Any normal person should have a count of between 0-1, mine was in the 80`s! Upon further investigation by me on the net, there is a theory in...

Hi chouse, I too am type 2, just started on insulin after 2 yrs on tabs (triple therapy). Flew to Marsaille today, no probs at security- just told them the only liquid in my hand baggage was insulin. They had absolutelly no probs with that, just make sure you tell them. I did`nt have a letter...

Hi, just to say i travelled to Marsaille on urgent delivery of spare parts for an F1 car being tested, and had no problem taking insulin through security. I was just told to inform them that it was in my hand baggage when i got to x-ray, but carried a copy of a repeat prescription just in case...