Recent Content by phoenixlyn

Oh dear. I was given this Glucomen by the diabetic specialist nurse two days ago and I agree with the above. Previously used the Contour and have used both to compare these last two days. Results vary by up to 2.6! I will have to see the doctor to see if I can continue with the one I am happy...

64 years old, diabetic type 1 since 1970, so in the 49th year on insulin. It's been a trip down memory lane reading these notes! How I remember the glass syringes that had to be boiled to sterilise, the urine tests, the thing that looked like a gun to shoot the syringe into the skin! Stopped...

Squire Fulwood, thank you for that video. A very graphic warning to us all, my family really took note! (Diabetic t1 since 1970, no complications so far)

I use Frio wallets too! When away in hot countries, I do keep insulin in the wallets all the time. I have two, one for everyday use and one for unopened insulin pens. Recommend them

I suggest you get Gmail. You can import all or any other email addresses and contacts. And the recent changes to Hot mail did not affect it!

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Mark51, I feel for you. Type 1 since 1970, married since 1971 and my husband never ever checks foodstuffs he buys. It means I do check everything[emoji52]. It was a lesson to us all. Well done on your progress.

Hi,. I was diagnosed August 1970 with T1, so 46 years now[emoji17]

This is a bit like the chicken and the egg question, which came first? Obviously, if the beta cells are damaged, the blood glucose levels will be higher!

I am NOT a "diabetic" - I am a person who suffers from diabetes - And I will not allow myself to be controlled by those who want me to conform to THEIR standards and who use scaremongering and bullying to achieve this... There are many medical professionals who are wonderful, but alas, many who...

In answer to your main question, its quite safe to use both insulins together - I have in the past. Type 1 for 40 years, no complications yet. Getting the blood sugar levels down is important so if using both insulins does that, continue. As others have said, the carbohydrate needs to be...