Recent Content by kipper

I've only been on this medication for the last 8 weeks. I didn't think stopping would have any major effect, apart from maybe making my blood glucose levels drop back down. I'll make an appointment with the doctor. Thanks.

Hi, I've recently sold my motorcycle. If your question is, can Type1 Diabetics ride motorcycles, yes they can, as long as you have a valid license and your doctor says you are fit to drive / ride.

Hi All, At my last routine hospital visit a couple of months ago all was going well, hba1c came back at 6.2, a little higher than previously but still acceptable. My only problem was my BP, which was still a little high, typically 145/85 so the specialst also subscribed me 5mg of Amlodipine...

I started my new job on Monday. I told my Manager about my type 1 diabetes as soon as I got chance. Just a quick explanation that I take insulin twice a day, once at breakfast and once at tea time and assured her that it doesn't effect my work and I've never had a day off because of it since...

Many thanks for the replies, it is much appreciated. When I found this forum it sounded as if I was very much in the minority using Mixtard 30, so was wondering why others didn't use it. I now understand why different insulin types are better for others. I have not gained any weight since...

Hello, I would like some feedback / opinion on my current medication and whether or not people think it would be worth my while looking into different insulin regimes. I was diagnosed in November 2006 and was put straight onto 2 injections per day of Mixtard30. One in the morning 18 units One...

Is it the type that is callibrated everytime you get a new pack of strips? I have this type(Optium Exceed) and both of mine are still going strong after 3years. It would be good if you had a backup - you could then check these aginst each other.

This is good to read. I start a new job on Monday and they don't know about my Type1 yet. It was all out in the open at my last employer because I was diagnosed whilst still working there. I was wondering about the best way to tell them. I can't wait to start. I was made redundant in...

That is a long time to wait. I had symtoms very similar to yours, they gradually got worse over a 3 week period. It was my blurred vision and constantly getting up during the night to go to the toilet that made me go to the doctors. I'm suprised that the doctors didn't have the facilities to do...

Hello, just a quick introduction. I was diagnosed as type1 back in 2006. I seem to be coping well - much better than I assumed I would! It will be good to get an insight to how other people manage their diabetes. I'm looking orward to having a good read of the forums. Thanks, Kipper