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So if we have a hypo while we sleep, our liver releases more glucose to counter it? I'm always hesitant to go to sleep with levels of around 6-7mmol because i'm always scared i wont wake up again and i sometimes eat a chocolate snack just to be safe.. Stupid i know..but fear makes people do...

It was never really explained to me by anyone, i have some leaflets but they are a bit vague..

Thanks Sam, I don't think i inject enough Novorapid, i never know how much to do, how much does 1 unit lower your blood glucose by? If i had blood glucose of 15mmol before eating, how much would i need to inject? I know the more carbs a meal has the more i need to inject, but how do you figure...

Interesting that my levels are at 13mmol at the moment and i am finding it easier to breath. What i don't understand is this. Say for example you have Novorapid with dinner and 4 hours later you test just before bed and your levels are in the optimum range, say 6-7mmol, surely then taking...

Yea i have tested fir keytones and all good on that front. How long does Novorapid work for? i know it's fast acting but does it work for 4 hours? is that why you suggest not eating anything between then and testing before bed?

Iv'e been poked and prodded my entire life it seems. I have had Cancer twice and two bouts of acute pancriatitis whch lead to my diabetes, or so the doctor thought. I'm currently on Novorapid and Lantus. I must confess that i sometimes forget to take my Novorapid when i eat a main meal and am...

I got an emergency appointment and saw a doctor and she said to just increase my lantus and see what happens. She laughed when i told her i felt i could not catch my breath and that i felt anxious and blew it off as being my imagination.

Hi, I was diagnosed a couple of years ago. I recently moved to an area of the country where there seems to be little to no help for diabetic patients. My GP just passes me over to the practice nurse who tells me to test more each day and inject more insulin. I have tried everything and my...