Recent Content by JonD_44

Does anyone here have their sharps containers collected by Bromley council? I had a specific number for them when my GP referred me for the sharps containers collection a couple of years ago, but since I have lost the number and the number on their website just rings forever without any answer...

Thank you for the replies. So generally it seems best to wait until the insulin has completely worn off before taking more to bring down levels. The reason I asked is because I went to a wedding on Friday and guessed how much insulin to take. My levels went up to 13.3mmol 3hrs after eating and...

I don't understand why so many people give chocolate up altogether...I personally haven't given anything up! And was always told by diabetes specialists there is no need to give anything up. I don't have it daily but that's mainly because I'm a gym freak so I try to eat healthily but come the...

Hi all, I'm not sure if there'll be a specific answer to this but here it goes.. How do you know if you've given yourself the correct dose of insulin? I always aim to be under 8mmol 2hrs after eating if you're over the recommended 9mmol after 2hrs, say they were 12mmol, would that mean you've...

Thank you all for your replies. It really means a lot to be able to turn to other people who know what you're going through. Sorry to sound like an idiot, but what is a Basal dose? Is that like Levemir? I don't take any background insulin during the day, just 4 units of Levemir before bed which...

Hi all, I was diagnosed with type 1 Diabetes 8 weeks ago and was wondering if anyone could give me advice on Hypos. I went into hospital with BG levels of 26, however since being out of hospital and getting my levels down I struggle to keep them from dropping below 4. So far keeping them...

Thanks for all your replies, it really is appreciated! Well, I've just had my first hypo :( Not a nice feeling at all. One moment I was fine, the next I was extremely shaky. I managed to test my BG levels before having some orange juice and they were at 3.2 mmol/l. Not something I want...

Hi all, As the title says, I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes on Saturday and release from hospital on Sunday. I have seen a diabetes special nurse and I'm awaiting for a call for another referal, maybe as dietician? Anyway, I have a few questions and this forum keeps coming up when I do...