Recent Content by Rachel_H

Hi everybody, My bg is a little awry at the moment and I have thrush. this is a common problem when my bg has been uncontrolled for a few days. I went to get some canestan to sort it out but the girl on the till refused to sell it to me as I was over 60! ( I’m 62). How long has this been a...

Thanks folks, really helpful. I do have a CGM so that will help. I’ll keep an eye on it and keep rescue near by.

Hi folks, I usually take 28 units of Tresiba every morning and did this today. Tonight however instead of administering my night time correction of nova rapid I absent-mindedly readministered 28 units of Tresiba. Any suggestions as to how I should manage this? Thanks Rachel

I am type 2 on humulin i and novorapid. Also take metformin and gliclazide. Diagnosed 2012 after gestational diabetes in 2001. With GP trying to get on top of managing my bg. Struggling somewhat. Last HbA1C (jan 2020) 103. BMI 27 - overweight. 59 yrs old. Thanks

Hi there, I am new to exercise - short walks at best- but have started the Couch to 5k programme. After day 1 ( yesterday) 5.2bg (from 8.3 after lunch). The 5.2 dropped over the next hour to hypo (3.6 and falling). I took on the fast acting carb etc After my exercise what should I take. The...

Hi Captain, I’m a T2 too and am on week 1 of Couch to 5k. Started it yesterday- there is a handy app to go with it. Basically you walk to walk up then there are jogs of 60 seconds followed by walks for 90 seconds- the whole thing takes 30 mins 3 x per week (not consecutive days). Maybe worth a shot?

Hi everyone, I am following low carb and finding it positive for me. I find that I am getting hypos (2 or 3 per day). I have reduced my basal insulin but my bolts insulin is very low (4 units am/pm and 2 units with lunch. How do I manage hypos without resorting to jelly babies and cola/ toast...