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Insulin squirting from pen

Whenever I usually do an air shot test it DRIPS 2-3 drips. It only squirts out NOW, AFTER 2/3rd of the pen has been used. Suggesting more than...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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Insulin squirting from pen

1. Yes - my theory. 2. Lantus 3. BD Viva 5mm 4. I haven't contacted my DSN because the first time / first pen I thought it might be a one off bad...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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Insulin squirting from pen

Im relatively new to insulin (on second or third pen). The last 2 pens start squirting insulin when I get down to the last 3rd of the insulin....

Thread by: 85percent, Mar 22, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Car insurance

I also had a letter saying 3 year medical review licence. Ive completed the form and I'm waiting for the licence. I had to inform the DVLA myself,...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 22, 2020 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Good Insulin Injection Practices.

The link no longer works - for me...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 11, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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Which insulin is "best"?

@KK123 This is the bit about insulin Lantus + cancer [MEDIA] At round 19 mins 38 seconds he starts talking about Lantus in response to a...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 11, 2020 in forum: Insulin
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Which insulin is "best"?

Im in the UK and currently on Lantus. Im taking 4 units at the moment and its keeping my bg between 5-7 mostly (mostly just over 6 between meals)...

Thread by: 85percent, Mar 11, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Car insurance

I just informed my insurance company and the person I spoke to said "they don't put anything on file for this, as long as your doctor says you are...

Post by: 85percent, Mar 6, 2020 in forum: Driving and DVLA
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Which monitor?

Thanks. I will do as you suggested.

Post by: 85percent, Feb 13, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

Makes sense. Im currently doing the same as it was mentioned as a possible criteria, but didn't think of the cost aspect - they kinda have to give...

Post by: 85percent, Feb 13, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

Im thinking of subscribing in the mysugr app. Before I do I wanted to ask if there any good similar apps - paid or free - that also provide an...

Post by: 85percent, Feb 13, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

Thanks for the app suggestion - ive downloaded and logging. Ill prob upgrade to paid sub. My HbA1c is estimated at 43 at the moment - even if its...

Post by: 85percent, Feb 6, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

Yep, my GP said he is unable to prescribe it. I got some more test strips which I needed. I can't afford to self finance. I'll ask the consultant...

Post by: 85percent, Feb 5, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

I’m type 1 LADA. Libre not a monitor? So what are the differences? I don’t mind scanning my phone over a sensor - no problem. Which should I ask...

Post by: 85percent, Feb 5, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Which monitor?

I’m seeing my doctor today (a few hours) and I’m going to ask for monitor. I’m in the uk. Type 1 LADA. Which is best? Which should I ask for?...

Thread by: 85percent, Feb 5, 2020, 17 replies, in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Can you take blood from anywhere?

@Dexterdobe Yes, I do this. It still kinda stings. @Walking Girl Im in the UK - so nhs. @Antje77 Im going to try different places and see if the...

Post by: 85percent, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Can you take blood from anywhere?

What are the alternative places to take blood for testing levels? Does it matter? I dont think it would. I'd prefer not to take finger pricks all...

Thread by: 85percent, Jan 27, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Newly diagnosed - some questions. Thanks.

@Millie74 @cz_dave @Hertfordshiremum @Circuspony @Swillbos Thanks for you responses - interesting, informative and supportive. You've all really...

Post by: 85percent, Jan 27, 2020 in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
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Newly diagnosed - some questions. Thanks.

Hi @KK123, thanks. I'm starting to get the message... partly its because I don't want to take medication / have this problem, and partly its the...

Post by: 85percent, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes
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Newly diagnosed - some questions. Thanks.

@becca59 Yes, ive also read / heard that about taking insulin early.. Dr Bernstein said it as well I think. Something I need to consider... I...

Post by: 85percent, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Type 1.5/LADA Diabetes

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