Recent Content by paula1974

When I have a hypo, which is not often, I feel fine afterwards. However the last 2 times, I have felt awful for most of the day. For example, I had a hypo at 1030am today. I dealt with it pretty quick and my bs was soon up to 6.2. It is now gone 3pm and I still don't feel right. I feel very...

Ok thank you, that helps xx

Thank you very much. But usually how long does it take after the op for you to be able to drive. My friend said he could drive the next day, but I'm not so sure x

Hi I had an appointment at the eye hospital today and am going to have an operation for cataract removal soon, first one eye and the other later. I have worn glasses for distance since I was young and for reading only recently. How long after the op will it be before I can drive? Do I have to...

Dont know if this is right but I used to wait until I'd eaten before injecting. I say used to because I am only on long acting injection at night now. Merry Christmas, Paula x

Elf with Will Farrell x

Ive been in hospital loads :( and each time, as soon as I was able, I kept my insulin with me at all times. Nurses would ask me what my bs was 4 times a day and how much insulin I had taken. They also gave me snacks to keep in case of hypo. When I wasnt able I was on a sliding scale (already...

Im already in a wheelchair and have brought my hba1c down from 8.2 to 6.7 in 3 months. It can be done, but yes, very hard. Because of already being in a wheelchair, my biggest fear is blindness (I already have a cateract), as this would mean I could not drive and lose my independence, also...

Im on insulin (novorapid and lantus) and i asked my DSN this question. He said dont go to bed lower than 6. Ive always held to this and wake up with a BS of around 4.3-5.5. Hope this helps. Paula

Got my latest results today. Hba1c was 8.2, now 6.7!!!! Total Chol was4.7, now 4.2 LDL was 2.8, now 2.2 HDL stayed at 1.1 Trig was 3.2, now 2.1 Im so happy, I just had to share it with everybody. If I can do it, so can you!! The only bad thing was I've put on 2 kilos but Im not so mobile any...

Hi Viv, as promised - my results. And IM SO PROUD OF MYSELF!!! Hba1c - was 8.2, now 6.7!!! Total Chol - was 4.7, now 4.2 HDL stayed at 1.1 LDL - was 2.8, now 2.2 Trig - was 3.2 now 2.1 Am so happy and yes, I DO CARE!!!!! Paula

Thanks Snodger! Have appt with DSN next week. Will discuss with her Paula x

I have adjusted insulin a lot. Lantus down from 48 to 42 so far. On Novorapid. majority of time dont need it at breakfast and tea time. Continuing to lower Lantus. This AM bg was 4.5 so had glass of juice. 2hrs later bg was 7.4. 3hrs was 5.6. Will see what it is at lunch. Thanks for your reply...

Will do viv. Due on the 6th!

Will do! Thanksfor replying so quickly x