Recent Content by sylvialatetype1

[I too need a 1/2 unit pen and I wish Lantus would make one] I managed to get hold of re-usable echo pen (discontinued i think but stocks still left) from helpful D nurse, does half units and Lantus make cartridges for them. Changing by full units had too much effect on me.

I couldn't bear the pain so uSe the third phalange of the fingers instead of the tips- more meat there, and i tested and the results are the same at both location, and bottom of finger is less painful (most of the time). Worth a try.

Thanks for all the suggestions ; the problem is I have been swapping contracts and cars between countries ; on a French car for the last few years so am a 'new' driver again (despite driving 23 years), and my previous English insurance was through a work company. So I'm starting from scratch...

I have just become diabetic; and I read it is illegal to discriminate against diabetics, but any time I tick the 'diabetic insulin' box, the quotes increase by £150 to £200. I just phoned with a quote of £330 pound and mentioned I had forgotten that little detail about being diabetic; their best...

After diagnosed with diabtes type1 last year (age 40) they also found i was borderline High cholesterol and the diabetic nurse wanted me on statins. I refused then as i was suffering from bad side effects from insulin (muscle pains and my legs doubled in size, and haven't recovered much) and...

With Reynolds disease (white fingers) it's even more fun... My finger tips are too sensitive and i use my third (bottom) phalange to test. It's fatter and easier to squeeze. Although lik others when it's too cold i also use the deeper settings and double puncture hen desperate. I find the...

Thanks for the replies - i just wanted to know it did happen to others - obviously not everyone. It seems i am lucky it's only my legs, and mainly after long days, particularly in hot weather. I'm glad to hear it should improve with time. I had it happen both on NPH & Lantus, so at the moment i...

Hi, I have surfed the web but could not find similar experience. Diagnosed with type 1 at 40 (DKA & A&E fun trip) 6 months ago - as soon a i was rleased from hospital and on MDI, my legs swelled up big time. Went to GP (only one clued-up about diabetes in the practice) who had 'never seen...