Recent Content by Nick Watts

Hi all Thank you for the great advice. I'll certainly ask about the reusable pens when i can get to speak to someone. Thanks again.

Hi all I'm about to start using a new Lantus insulin pen but how soon do I need to remove it from the fridge before I should start using it? Thanks Nick

Thanks Maco Not on a low carb regime more than regulating what I eat with the insulin. I may try one and monitor my levels which I’m doing with all my foods at the moment anyway. Thank you.

Hi forum Can someone advise if whey protein shakes are OK as a snacking option? I’ve only recently been diagnosed so still finding my feet with all the good or bad choices we all have to make. FYI, I’m on 2 units of NovoRapid pre meals and Metformin 3 times as a day. Any advice would be...

Hopefully I’ll get to speak to a dietician soon and I’ll certainly raise the question when I speak to the nurse. Thank you again.

No. I’m only taking the 2units pre meal as I’ve been told. Nothing about correctional dosages which is a concern to me in case my levels get too high. I’m also a bit unsure about taking insulin pre exercise. It’s on my list of questions when my Diabetes Nurse returns.

Thanks again Maco. I was only diagnosed last week and not seen a dietitian yet and my nurse is on holiday. There’s only so much reading I can do. I’ll measure my levels in an hour and I’m keeping a diary too but I hope my 2 units of NovoRapid will keep it in check.

Thank you all for your help. It’s very difficult to get accurate info from the web so I really appreciate the information. I do have one final question: How many carbs should I aim for in a meal? Just had a prawn stir fry with a small amount of egg noodles but is that too rich?

Thank you Maco. I’m not sure what my “normal” levels should be so don’t know what’s good or bad. I’ll do as you suggest but keep an eye on my levels. Thank you again. Nick

Hi all Apologies for all the questions. My sugar levels are at 5.3 pre lunch but I’m supposed to take my insulin before I eat. with levels that low, should I still take my shot but have more carbs or eat, monitor my levels and take the insulin post meal?

Hello thanks for getting back to me so quickly. it was about 4 and half hours since my injection. It was 6.2 before bed but checked it an hour later at 5.7. I’ve checked again after another hour and it’s still 5.7. As it seems to have leveled off, should I still have a glass of milk or just...

Hello folks I have a question that I hope you can help,with. I have recently been diagnosed with potentially type 1 diabetes and as part of my blood sugar checks, I noticed that tonight my levels have dropped from 7.2 mmol to 6.5 two hours after. I have just checked again and they are 5.7. As...

I think so but not heard from the hospital. will hold off for now in that case and see what happens. Thanks

Thank you for the quick response. I was only diagnosed on Tuesday so still trying to take it all in so your help is gratefully appreciated. Nick

Hi there I need an eye test after recently being diagnosed with diabetes. Do I need to have this done at the hospital or will a high street optician be able to do this? Thank you. Nick