Recent Content by Petey_89

Hi, What are the best pen needles to use? Currently using: BD Autoshield™ Duo (5mm 30G) http://www.bdinteractivemedia.com/safety/?product=Duo&lang=en-UK with Novo Nordisk ® FelxPen® insulin pens Thanks in advance

Will do - hope I get more joy from them.

Thanks for the advice - are those the BD Nano™ 4mm Pen Needle ones?

Hi there, I have diagnosed with Type 1 in the last week and strangely my sight has improved? anyone experienced this? I wear glasses all the time and have done now for most of my life. I now can't see clearly when I wear my glasses, everything is a blur. My vision is somewhat the best its...

Thanks @catapillar for the warm welcome and information provided. Sounds like a good idea on obtaining a blood same, I shall give this a go. I'm using BD AutoShield Duo 5mm needles. I have little fat on my tummy, so I usually sit in a chair to relax muscles and do a pinch fold to get some fat up...

My gosh that's bad!! I have had a game in getting my 'necessary essentials' added to my repeat prescription. Only one type of pen was added and I need two. I have spent the last two day getting my GP to add needles, test strips and lancets etc. All should be ready to collect tomorrow. It's a...

Thanks LittleG for the warm welcome. Getting to talk to/see a doctor is an unbelievable nightmare - especially when newly diagnosed with a serious health condition. Some many questions to ask. I hope these forums can shed some light until I can discuss further with my GP.

Thanks June for the warm welcome and advice provided. I shall give this a go when I next test my bloods.

Hi there, My name is Pete and I'm 26 and was diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic last Tuesday (14/06/16). Overview The news came a quite a shock and my symptoms came on rather quickly within about 3 weeks i.e. feeling thirsty, going to the toilet more often and feeling tied etc. I'm a slender build...