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    Type 1 Heart attack

    Hi Barry It sounds like you might need to review your Lantus dose if it seems like your levels are constantly rising between boluses. I had a...
    Post by: robert72, Feb 10, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
  2. robert72
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    Interpreting My Cholesterol Results

    http://www.hughcalc.org/chol-si.php
    Post by: robert72, Aug 29, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Humulin R500 And 640g

    Insulin pumps are designed to be used with u100 insulin. If you put u500 insulin in a pump then you will probably kill yourself.
    Post by: robert72, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
  4. robert72
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    How Long Does Your Dexcom Sensor Last?

    4-5 weeks
    Post by: robert72, Jul 26, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Libre Shortage. Do I Have To Switch To Dexcom?

    You can get longer out of the transmitter if you use either xDrip+ (Android) or Spike (iOS) rather than the Dexcom app which will shut the...
    Post by: robert72, Jun 29, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Am I On The Right Insulin?

    It would be worth getting in touch with IDDT who may be able to advise you about staying on animal insulin....
    Post by: robert72, Jun 26, 2018 in forum: Insulin
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    Type 2 How often should you change your lancet

    Same
    Post by: robert72, Apr 8, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  8. robert72
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    Hypo

    I have always had it (46 yrs now) but it's not so intense with the newer insulins. It's usually my first symptom.
    Post by: robert72, Apr 8, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  9. robert72
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    Hypo

    Yes, I get that
    Post by: robert72, Apr 8, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  10. robert72
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    Taking Tresiba to the test

    I have found it can easily last 36 hours on the odd occasion I forgot to take it at the normal time.
    Post by: robert72, Apr 8, 2018 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Opinion Please:Newbie and first basal profile change

    Great - I hope it works out for you. I understand they take a bit of setting up to begin with. I did borrow one off a mate down the pub for a few...
    Post by: robert72, Apr 7, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Opinion Please:Newbie and first basal profile change

    Hi Christine :) Not sure I can help much - I'm still on MDI
    Post by: robert72, Apr 7, 2018 in forum: Insulin Pump Forum
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    Lantus 100 strength to Tresiba 200 strength

    Ah but no, they put it in a special pen so that you dial up the same number of units. If you were using a syringe like we used to in the old days...
    Post by: robert72, Apr 3, 2018 in forum: Insulin
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    Lantus 100 strength to Tresiba 200 strength

    Whatever your dose is in 'units' is what matters, it's just that the Tresiba 200u will be a smaller 'volume' but the same number of units on the...
    Post by: robert72, Apr 3, 2018 in forum: Insulin
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    Type 2 Dental Implants

    Titanium. They seem not to be causing any issues.
    Post by: robert72, Mar 16, 2018 in forum: Ask A Question
  16. robert72
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    Anyone remember these syringes?

    Slowly and carefully ;)
    Post by: robert72, Mar 6, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. robert72
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    Anyone remember these syringes?

    Yup - that was my first syringe :) Things have come a long way. I had forgotten how dinky it was though... except for the needle obviously ;)...
    Post by: robert72, Feb 25, 2018 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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    Tresiba Degludec Insulin

    The first place to start would be doing some basal rate testing to find out what's causing the overnight high. https://mysugr.com/basal-rate-testing/
    Post by: robert72, Dec 29, 2017 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Question on Euglycemic DKA

    Hi @AlexJD Euglycemic DKA is usually associated with starvation or alcoholism. You are unlikely to get it from following a keto diet. Sorry I...
    Post by: robert72, Nov 4, 2017 in forum: Diabetes Complications
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    Hellooo im Soph

    As long as you can pass the DVLA visual requirements, even if you need glasses, you should be good.
    Post by: robert72, Oct 30, 2017 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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