Recent Content by mikethepike1965

Use the top of your forearm. It is a recognized site for pricking for glucose checking. Make sure the skin area is clean and the results are accurate every time. I have not pricked a finger or thumb for over ten years now. At first, I tested from both thumb and forearm and results were the same...

Your own body makes antibodies to fight viral infections ( that is why you are never prescribed antibiotics for cold and flu etc as they don't work). The downside is that they are made of sugar and as such push your blood glucose level high, even though you may be eating a lot less than normal...

Type 1 since 12. Only of interest to males I suppose but continual high sugars, partly due to shift work, caused impotency aged 40. "Feels like the end of the world" not an overstatement. Keep the sugars under control.

I was going to comment that the DVLA do not ask to see BG monitors, they go by your information and any reports off your doctor but lgwilson beat me to it.

Hi Type 1 for 34 years now and as with other replies, symptoms are different for most people. Remember to carry your glucose tablets and have patience when you have taken two or three. They do work quick but you do need to give yourself a good ten to fifteen minutes to feel stabilised again...

Hi As with most replies, if you have any concerns,contact your doctor or diabetic specialist nurse. Every ones requirements are different. I need a daily dose of 70 units of levemir along with 3 doses of fast acting novorapid to keep my sugars under control. Levemir I believe is a one a day...

My first post. Hello to all. Interesting reading peoples different experiences of " hypo symptoms ". Been type 1 for about 33 years since 13. Used to spot hypos a mile off,so to speak, and dealt with them accordingly. Usual things, sweating, mild shakes, bit of blurry vision.That was when I...