Recent Content by MalcolmB

Hi again All.. Just a quick heads up. Two weeks in to nightly Insulatard basal plus Metformin and Sitagliptin now. I was initially told to inject 8 units but my morning BG was still a bit high so I upped the dose to 10 and my BG is now between 5 and 6, which I'm happy with. I've also been...

5.5 before bed. 6.7 this morning.

Hi... Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure as to the extent of my insulin resistance, I've moved from my GP's Nurse Practitioner to the Insulin Clinic at my local walk-in centre. I'll let you know how I'm getting on in a couple of weeks. Fingers crossed! Malc

Hi All... I've finally decided to go with my Nurse Practitioner's advice and start on slow release insulin (Insulatard) My HbA1c has been gradually rising and I'm bothered about the long-term effects of my oral meds. I was diagnosed fifteen years ago and started with one Amaryl tablet daily...

Hi All... Thanks for the all the replies - most appreciated. Looking back, I've been taking all this medication for the last 16 years and since I started taking them my brain has always been a bit foggy if you know what I mean. The only time that I've felt OK in myself was when I was in...

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm feeling happier about moving to Insulin now!

Hi All... I'm not sure if this is the right forum but here goes. I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 16 years ago. It was diagnosed while I was in Hospital for seemingly unconnected symptoms. I'd had a gallstone stuck in my common bile duct for several days ( unbelievably painful!) and I ended...

Hi All... My feelings might not be typical because I had thyrotoxicosis at the same time as my Type 2 diabetes was diagnosed about thirteen years ago and so I subsequently had my thyroid "nuked" with R.A.I. so I have to take 150mcg of thyroxine every day to keep my body going. This alters my...

Hi All... I think my GP just assumed my beta cells were giving up the ghost. I'll wait to see what happens at the clinic before I say anything to the DVLA. They already know I've got Type 2 as does my insurance company. Cheers Malcolm

Hi All... I've just seen my doctor after my nurse suggested that my Metformin and Sitagliptin don't seem to be working any more. He seems to think Victoza and Exenatide won't be any good either because it looks like my beta cells are failing. He reckons that Insulin is the way to go. I've got...

Hi... Kindles are brilliant! I've got the one with the keyboard that links with wi-fi and 3G. I've also got the Kindle App on my PC, laptop and Android phone. They all sync together so you can start reading a book on your Kindle and continue where you left off on your PC or phone. There is also...

Hi All... I've posted this info previously but now I'm looking for a bit of help and advice. After 11 years of tight control my A1c has started to rise rapidly. About six months ago it was 8.4, up from a previous 5.5. At the time I was taking 2000mg Metformin/3mg Glimepiride. My Nurse...

Hi All again... Thanks to you all for your welcome and advice. Diabetes seems to run in my family although I took my Mum for the results of her FBG today and it was 5.3. She's 86 and full of life! Going back to my diagnosis 12 years ago. I was admitted to hospital with severe abdo pains and...

Hi everybody.. I'm new to the forum so I thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 60, and recently retired, mainly on health grounds. I was diagnosed with Type 2 about twelve years ago and I had really good control using diet, Glimepiride and later on, Metformin as well. About six months ago my A1c...