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I'm an insulin dependent diabetic from the past 51 years. I'm on insulin. I have developed red marks in the legs and there is pain in my feet. Many a times I'm not able to balance when climbing stairs or getting down from stairs. Doctors say it's because of longer duration of diabetes. Has...

Hi Juicy, Thanks for sharing your incite. I take Human Actrapid and Lantus. Only twice a day. Check sugar levels before taking a shot both in the morning and night. I will definitely ensure to keep sugar levels at a higher level.

Thank you for the suggestions. Helps to hear from people who have had experience. I will definitely follow your suggestions [emoji106]

Hi I want suggestions on how to manage insulin and diet while travelling. If I walk for some time my sugar level goes down to 40. What precautions should I take to stop fluctuations in sugar level. Can I take chocolates as well as juices. Please suggest.

Hello, A few months ago a friend of my brother suggested to use Eglucent Mix 50 Insulin. I used to inject Actrapid and Lantus. Lantus was one time shot and Actrapid was twice. But, with that regime I used to get hypos in the night. Hence, he suggested to use Eglucent Mix 50 pen thrice daily...

Thank you for giving me an incite. I hope to follow up with my doctor

Hi, My doctors always do Fructosamine test to assess my sugar levels. The result is always 300+. My sugar levels fluctuate a lot. Can anyone let me know why it is done and how to control it?

Thanks a lot for the information. Have started to check sugar levels 2 hours after BF, Lunch, dinner and ensure to eat something. Love your reply.

Yes what you quoted is right. I am scared of getting hypo while I am on the road. I will surely take your advice. I have started to check my sugar levels frequently and reduced the frequency of hypos. Thanks a lot.

Sure will do it. Thank you for the wonderful reply. Thanks a lot

I have hypo because I am scared of eating, but the reverse happens.

My blood sugars go low as much as 30 and some times I faint and when I wake up two hours later, I eat regular food. The sugar level spikes. The reason for low sugars is I am scared of high sugars hence eat minimal food.

Hello there, Whenever I Have a Hypo, the sugar levels rise after eating. It ranges from 350-450. How to treat the rise in the sugar level. Is it normal to take an increased fast acting insulin. This does bring my sugars to normal condition after 2 hours. Are there any drawbacks of...

Hi there, You are not alone, I am also in the same line. Been Type 1 diabetic since the age of 7 on Insulin for the pst 46 years. The night time Hypos are nightmare. But they can be resolved easily. Emotional stress can have an effect on Insulin sensitivity. You are on the right track. Be...

Thanks a lot will check basal insulin.