Recent Content by masonap

Wow, that's a lot of info to digest... and you're right about Google... whether or not the info is correct there is just far too much stuff out there so stick to known sites such as the NHS or Diabetes UK for your main information. I'm assuming that you are frequently doing finger prick tests...

I'm type 2 (20 years) and on insulin (5years) and I do not take any other meds. Abasaglar at night (14 units) Humalog before 3 meals (2 units at breakfast, 4 units at lunch, 4 units at dinner). For the Humalog I have a chart of readings/units to inject to follow, but I rarely if ever deviate...

If you think you usually eat healthily then I would suggest a dramatic decrease in the amount of carbs you eat such as bread, rice, pasta and potatoes then see what your next blood test results are like. If you are concerned about weight maybe increase your intake of protein and fat (butter...

I’ve recently moved house and GP, 3 people at the new surgery (1 doctor, 2 nurses) all tried to tell me my meds were wrong because my HbA1c was too low, I disagreed and was then compulsory referred to the diabetic centre team and had to undergo another grilling. It was extremely difficult to...

How are you getting on? I guess it’s about 10 days now?

I test and inject 4 times a day, before breakfast, lunch and dinner, and then again before bed when I inject a long lasting insulin. As for your initial question I’ve more or less stopped the 2 unit squirt... but you should always do it when you start a new pen (maybe even 2 or 3 times) to...

I’m type 2, I use Humalog during the day, 2 units before breakfast and 4 units before lunch and dinner (I have a chart to follow so if my BG levels are up I can inject more insulin but I haven’t done that for over a year) at night I use Abasaglar 14 units before bed. My HbA1c reading of 34...

No it is free to use but you can ‘upgrade’ for a monthly fee but I don’t think it is worth it. I use the free version.

No to the c-peptide test.

I was put on insulin because my levels kept on rising. I take Humalog before meals, 2 units at breakfast, 4 at lunch and dinner, then 14 units of Abasaglar at bedtime. I feel this is as close to perfect as I can be, and I don't take metformin or anything else.

I only inject insulin, I don't take metformin or anything else. If I eat more than a few carbs my BG levels shoot up, and that's with insulin! I guess if I eat no carbs then maybe I can come off the insulin, but no carbs is difficult, and I suspect not a wise move.

I think total remission is impossible. Once a type 2 always a type 2, however, I do believe that you can control it very well on a low carb diet, and exercise, especially if you are somewhere close to a normal weight for your size and age. Do not think that you can eat things like chocolate...

Low carb and exercise did it for me, and I’ve lost a lot of weight too.

If you use so little that a pen lasts more than 28 days why don’t you get a cool pack to keep it in then you shouldn’t have any issues.

I must have been similar to you but 5 years ago. My levels kept rising until the Dr said ok insulin. It was the best thing I’ve done for years. Yes it’s a pain in the backside to keep testing and injecting but my results started to improve immediately. Then I discovered low carb and my HbA1c...