Recent Content by xshtiek

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    Why does blood sugar sometimes rise 3-4hrs after dinner?

    Hi, I have noticed the exact same phenomenon, and come to the same conclusions, Pizza is especially bad for this. It will certainly be interesting to hear what the others have to say
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    Which Insulin pen did I open?

    Sorry Jaylee, I got the name wrong, my post was meant for Xinte!
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    Which Insulin pen did I open?

    Hi Jaylee, I can tell that you are a little stressed about going on Insulin, don't worry, it's a good thing, it works much better than the pills and is more flexible. I would line all of the pens up and inspect them really closely, the piston in one of them will be about one mm lower than the...
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    How long after T2 diagnosis did you start insulin

    It took me about ten years to get on basal/Lantus and then another seven before I started bolus/Humalog.
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    Freestyle libre 2 problems

    I have 15.5 on my IPHONE and it seems to be working perfectly with the Libre2.
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    Disposable syringes

    I have to agree with you wrt. the disposable pens, especially the Humalog ones, I switched to the refillable type a while back and find that they are much better made, nicer to use, with no dribbling.
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    Really Struggling to get BS Down

    Don't be afraid to go on insulin, it really works well, much better than the pills!
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    High Hba1c

    If all else fails, don't be afraid of insulin, it works much better than the pills and affords a great deal of flexibility with one's diet.
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    Does Your Freestyle Libre Itch?

    I have used the Freestyle Libre 1 for quite a while now and on the whole, I am pretty satisfied with it, but one thing that irritates me is itching, at the sensor. It always starts on day two or three and then resolves by day six or seven. Lately I have switched to the Libre 2 and one nice...
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    Shipping insulin to the UK? Insane script costs for visitors

    That's about the same as it would cost, over the counter, here in Canada, in the States it's much much more. It might be expensive to ship as it needs to be kept cool.
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    How do I Setup the Signature Panel?

    Thanks, everyone, it's simple when you know how!
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    How do I Setup the Signature Panel?

    I think I've got it now . . .
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    How do I Setup the Signature Panel?

    Still not working . . .?
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    How do I Setup the Signature Panel?

    Ah, found it, thanks.
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    T2, Basal/Bolus, Lantus/Humalog, HbA1c 6.5%.

    T2, Basal/Bolus, Lantus/Humalog, HbA1c 6.5%.