Recent Content by wendy_doncaster

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum My diabetes nurse suggested a pump about a year ago, but like many have already said, the thought of having something attached to me constantly makes me feel a little sick! Since then my BGs have increased even more, and whilst I...

Hi, I am on humulin and have been for a few years now. I have around 24 units, and inject all of my dose in the morning as I found that worked the best for me. I was told that humulin has a 24hr working time, so split doses should not been needed, unlike levemir, but that may also be dependant...

I've posted this topic in this forum as I want as many responses as possible... My fiance and I are thinking about our future, and baby talk often pops into conversation. Whilst the pitter-patter of tiny feet won't be heared in our house for another few years yet, I just want to hear how other...

As Cancerian was saying, I have recently been told by my nurse NEVER TO CORRECT BG AFTER A HYPO as the blood sugar will gradually come back down after the liver has replenished itself. The question that you probs would have been better asking is why did you go hypo in the morning, as it seems...

If you are insulin dependant then surely it's just a matter of gradually increasing the amount of carbs and calories that you eat and adjusting your insulin to match? I have the opposite problem, I eat extremely healthily and I'm constantly watching what I eat (I hate saying Im on a diet), but...

I'd agree that skipping is fine, as long as you are not spiking, which can only be confirmed through testing. It sounds like you do this anyway, but I'd say make sure your breakfast is as close to you starting exercise as much as possible. At the end of the walk check you BG and if you are...

I am just the same... we cannot keep sweets or chocolate in the house because I will eat them!! I keep glucotabs in the house because of the fact that I hate eating them! They are not nice, but they do the job. I agree, about 4 is normally enough for the initial boost followed by a cereal bar...

wow you must really be in your honeymood period to get away with barely using any insulin, yet keeping your average bg quite low! As to the evening meal dose, I'd suggest testing and injecting before or immediately after eating. going up to 18 is high, and if this occurs often then you will...

I think the advice about lower carbs at evening meal may be worth giving a go. I have found that when I have a large dinner (especially if fatty foods like fish and chips) my BG will be very high in the morning. Also, a late evening meal can throw me, if I eat and inject less than 4 hours before...

Re: Don't you hate it when you see a new Dr? and they think I never enjoy a trip to my GP or Diabetes consultant! My consultant changes everytime I go, and each is about as useless as the last. I normally get "so what insulin do you take at b'fast/lunch/dinner" and when I mention that it...

I did this a few years ago, not sure what insulin I was on back then, but I took my quick-acting insulin at night time instead of my long-lasting insulin. I realised after taking the whole dose, which was about 30units. Normally I'd take about 12units for a large carby evening meal, so as...

Firstly, I very much agree with those who have suggested going back to your GP. Anti-depressants are not a cure-all, and certainly do not work for everyone. Most people respond better to medication when it is accompanied by some kind of therapy. Most areas of the UK have IAPT (Increasing Access...

Hi, I was in the same boat as you when I finished Uni... as I moved away from home, I dropped off the radar of the specialist services. I know I could have chased an appointment, but I really thought that I had a good grasp of my diabetes and how to control it! But things change so much so...