Recent Content by Grandadfatboy

When I first went onto insulin, it was because the chemotherapy I was on at the time would spike my BG into the mid to high 30's. I learnt that on the days I had my chemo, I had to literally double my Humalog 200 dose to offset the huge spike in BG when I had chemo. I was also put forward for a...

I was changed from Trulicity onto Mounjaro a little while ago. I started on 2.5, which wasn't really effective, so I had 2 months on 5.0, which was starting to curb my appetite, but it was agreed I would try the 7.5 dose. I took my first 7.5 dose of Mounjaro at 9pm last Monday evening the 16th...

When it comes to sensor failures, Abbott have always replaced any faulty sensors I've reported to them. My next sensor change will see me using the L2+ for the first time. I hope the extra day of life you get with the L2+ won't cause me any issues with my changeover day extending by one day...

I understand your predicament, but at the end of the day as a registered patient they need to make sure they are doing their "Due Diligence". My advice would be to go to one of the appointments and see what they have to offer over what the hospital is doing. If you don't like what changes they...

Sorry to hear you are having so many hypos. I was informed by my DN that in the event of a hypo, take your jelly babies, or coke to bring you BG up, but to follow this a small carb meal, toast or sandwich, in order to prevent the occurrence of another hypo. This has been my way of treating a...

Sounds to me like your GP practice is the same as mine. If you make a complaint they remove you from their patient register. Sorry you were dealt with like that, it's inexcusable behaviour from a health practitioner. At the end of the day their role should be to advise and encourage you, not to...

I use the Carbs & Cals app (currently trying the paid version), which comes in handy when eating out. The good thing about about any food is you can enter the exact weight (this feature is turned off in the free version) of any portion of food.

My wife uses the packaging my insulin used to come in when posted to us by Pharmacy2U. It does take up a bit of room in the car, but I usually find a space in the boot to the side of my mobility scooter.

I am a type 2 insulin dependant diabetic who also takes 1000mg Metformin twice daily. I also have the Libre 2. The alarms on my L2 have warned me several times of an impending hypo, without me actually feeling unwell. That said, we were on holiday in The Lakes and I woke early hours feeling very...

You can also fill in the failure form online. Don't throw the failed sensor away, as Abbott usually supply a reply paid envelope for you to return it.

I thought the My GP app was just a gimmick by my surgery. However, I can use it to order my prescriptions. The good thing is, it keeps a record of my last 3 requests and current request, so when they mess up they can't say I didn't order them. If you have access to the internet look up NHS 111...

I started on 2.5ml Mounjaro last Monday, and have 3 more doses in the pen. My diabetes nurse is phoning me tomorrow with my latest HBA1c level (needs to be under 69 for me to have knee surgery), and to see how things are going with the Mounjaro. The nurse checked that there were no conflicts...

I apply my insulin a little bit differently. I couldn't see how increasing my insulin by 2 units every 2-3 days was going to help. I do it this way. I check my BG before each meal (and after 1 hour and 2 hours), work out how many carbs are in my meal and then inject an amount of insulin to...

My diabetes team also monitors me remotely by the app. With their help I'm finally getting down into the 9's and 10's instead of the 12's and 13's.

May I ask what level the alarm is set at? I have my low alarm set at 5.0, which then gives me the chance to finger prick to confirm, and if lower than 5.0 gives me a chance to head off a hypo. Please also be aware than medication, especially if it is a recent addition to your wife's regime can...