Recent Content by pickle76

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    Insulin resistance at night

    Well good luck and I really hope you're able to see some patterns and get it sorted. You're right - it's the inconsistencies that make it all so frustrating! The only other thing I'd maybe try is picking a night where you haven't got to get up early the next day, don't eat for 4 hours before bed...
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    Pre-conception vitamins/minerals- side effects

    Hi, I took the pre-conception ones and am now taking the pregnancy ones. I have to say I did get more headaches at the end of my first trimester which I discovered by chance were down to the vitamins. I took them every other day for a while and this helped and now am able to take them every...
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    Insulin resistance at night

    Hi there, Just a couple of things I'd wondered....Firstly do you find these differences are in any way linked to your periods? And secondly, I assume you have differnt hourly rates through the night? Also can you link any highs to ahving been more stressed or less active? I'm sure you've...
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    Such random spikes? Adjusting units..

    Hi, It would seem that you need a higher ratio at mealtimes, but having said that you'd need to do some fasting tests to be sure. It may be that your basal needs increasing too. So for example have a carb free lunch and test every 2 hours after to see what happens. But I would speak to your DSN...
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    questions for the ladies hormones etc

    Hi there, I don't have PCOS but did notice fluctuations with my cycle. I found I often had a hypo around the day I ovulated, then my blood sugars would rise until I got my period (I'm also on a pump, so used a temp basal rate or whole other 'profile' to combat this.). Once my period arrived my...
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    What Is Extended Bolus?

    Hi there, I've only used extended bolus for when I've been to the cinema and eaten popcorn. It worked really well, as I worked out the carbs for the whole amount of popcorn but as I would be eating it slowly over say, 90 mins, I extended the bolus to last that long. So it was trickling in as I...
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    Making Progress at last :-)))

    Well done Lucy that's great news! xx
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    Insulin Pump Therapy advice needed

    Hi again, Glad you posted here - you'll prob get more responses. Well I've managed to reduce my HbA1c significantly since being on a pump, and also love the fact that I can make either huge or minute adjustments with almost immediate effects. I've also been able to overcome the effects of the...
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    Carb ratio adjustment - looking for basic start point

    Hi, I always changed ratios by 0.25 at a time instead of 0.5 simply because I was so sensitive to changes. Try it and see if works for you.
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    Insulin Pump Therapy

    Hi, Well I have to say that going on a pump was the best decision I ever made. Do think you'd get more responses if you posted this in the Pump Forum like catherinecherub suggested, but in the meantime if you've got any questions, I'll try to help. (I'm on the Accu-Chek Combo pump though, so I...
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    Post-lunch highs

    Hi, I was wondering whether your basal rates are correct for later in the afternoon? I know you said you thought they were ok between 8am and 3pm, but maybe from 3pm you need substantially less? My lowest rates are from 3pm- 5pm. I suggest doing a fasting test to see if this is the case. If so...
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    pregnant, scared and fed up - BG issues!

    Thanks Weezer. Things have settled down a bit now. Am running on 120% during day and 110% at night with a few more ratio and basal tweaks. I'm amazed at how much more insulin I'm needing with meals, so wondering if/when my requirements will go down or if I'll be one of those women who just need...
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    insulin resistant??

    Hi, I've had a similar situation twice in the last 3 weeks - it's scary and frustrating. I use my stomach a lot too, but find anywhere level with or above my belly button quite painful as I'm quite slim and there's not much fat there. So I use my lower tummy but want other sites to use that are...
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    pregnant, scared and fed up - BG issues!

    Oh REALLY?! Urgh, didn't know that. Have had 2 major issues in the last couple of weeks (although haven't worked out if it was a site issue, or set issue) so maybe there is something going on with Rapid D's. Thanks for the advice, will definitely ask about Flexlink. And yes, think will at least...
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    pregnant, scared and fed up - BG issues!

    Thanks - hmm yeah that's a good idea. And no, I haven't tried different types of infusion set. I'm on Rapid D and 6mm at the moment (my pump is the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo) so maybe a change? I can ask my DSN next week.