Recent Content by nannybarbara

Whilst Lantus caused me a problem, it turned out that it was humalog that caused the worst of my problems. I've been feeling brilliant since I've been on hyperin porcine neutral and isophane. I split the isophane into two doses, 10 in the morning and 8 at night. Seems to work better for me...

I've been on Ramipril for 4 weeks but I've got to go back to the doc for an alternative as I've been violently coughing at night until I'm sick, and/or had a nosebleed! I'm also getting a bit concerned as whilst the systolic hasn't changed, still in 140/150 range, the diastolic has dropped to...

Ham, Please, please take note of what Jus says! (The lady knows what she's talking about!) I did exactly that, and I'm now off analog insulin completely, and I'm pain free. I ditched the Lantus before Christmas, and there was a miniscule improvement, but I didn't get off humalog until...

I'm with Sid on this one - the insurance company were fine - DVLA - pah! Incidentally, we've got travel insurance that comes with our bank account, and I phoned them on Thursday to tell them I'm on insulin, and they didn't seem to care either!

A quick update! Two weeks into animal insulin and what a difference. :D I've officially rejoined the human race. I still have slight tendon pain in ankles and wrists towards the end of the day, and the odd twinge, especially if I get cold, but otherwise I'm functioning normally. After...

Fabulous DV, I was thinking about you yesterday. Well done! Barb

Hi DV, I played the "it will be cheaper for the surgery" card at the end - it must be more expensive for them to pay out for painkillers and imodium than changing me to (I think) slightly cheaper animal insulin. Plus, of course, the gentle reminder that I'm the patient, I'm not stupid, I've...

Thanks Jus, I'll give that one a whirl! We going into town today so I'll go to H & B. Thanks Barbara

Thanks Jus, I wouldn't have managed it without your help. I would have rolled over and played dead. The only fly in the ointment from today is that my kidneys aren't feeling very well - only 40%. (S*****g consultant didn't tell me that!) However, that's another battle for another day...

Hi All, I had my appointment today and the DSN will be phoning me to arrange the change to animal insulin. :D I don't think he was very impressed that I'd been taken off a basal, so it's on the cards that I'll get that back at a later date. Thank you for your posts and PMs, I'm very grateful...

Nigel, Yes, I was pretty shocked too. Being charitable, I can only assume that he didn't register what I was actually saying. (He was talking so much and so fast I think he blanked me!) I've made an appointment to see the GP on Monday, and I've got quite a lot of ammunition, now. The main...

I went to the clinic today to get off Lantus and on to an animal insulin. The consultant said that my levels were good - he thinks 10-12 fasting is GOOD! He said that he didn't think I needed a basal, and to carry on just using humalog and stop being hard on myself about carbohydrate. I give up!

That is a very useful link Catherine. It puts diabetes into perspective. Great stuff. Barb

Well, yes, I thought about that too! I'm fairly new at this insulin thing, and I suppose, like everyone, I tend to think about how something affects me. I really do hope that you find out what's going on soon. And, sorry, but I have to disagree - he is the the nosiest person in the world...

When I said that starchy carbs are pretty awful for good control, she actually smiled and agreed! I suspect she probably thinks in terms of so-called 'complex' carbs, but she raised her eyes heavenwards (in agreement - and still smiling) when I went on about breakfast cereals. Barb