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Unopened & unused insulin

Does anybody know if unopened & unused insulin can be returned to a pharmacy/hospital? I currently have a box of unopened Levemir insulin. It has...

Thread by: Libby3781, Oct 15, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Change in pen - Levermir FlexPen to Levemir FlexTouch

I’m currently on Levermir, administered using a FlexPen. However, I’ve just had a review with my consultant! She has suggested I now have Levermir...

Thread by: Libby3781, Oct 12, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Surgery altered prescription

I phoned my surgery mid week to reorder my prescription. Ordering more insulin......a few months back it was decided I needed 10 insulin pens per...

Thread by: Libby3781, Nov 7, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Metformin & other long-term medical conditions

I have recently restarted taking slow release Metformin. However, within the first week of taking them I have found they have impacted on my colon...

Thread by: Libby3781, Aug 31, 2020, 7 replies, in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
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Anybody taking Metformin & Insulin?

Hi all, hope you’re all doing ok? I’m wondering is anybody on Metformin & insulin? When I was first diagnosed I was primarily on Metformin only....

Thread by: Libby3781, Aug 13, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
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How much insulin are you prescribed??

Over the last few months I’ve been prescribed one box of five insulin pens (box of NovoRapid/box of Levermir). However, recently due to the...

Thread by: Libby3781, Jul 15, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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Glucose level 5 or lower!

When your glucose level is 5 or lower do you still administer your insulin??? Whenever, mine drops that low I’m never sure whether I should...

Thread by: Libby3781, May 19, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Can you become immune to insulin????

I’m currently taking Levemir & NovoRapid....however I’m noticing at the moment that the NovoRapid seems to be having no effect on my sugars! I...

Thread by: Libby3781, Oct 5, 2019, 10 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Type 2 What do you put in your sharps box???

This is probably a very silly question, but I’m curious so going to ask anyway. What do you put in your sharps box? Currently, I only put my...

Thread by: Libby3781, Jun 21, 2019, 13 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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What to do? Increase insulin or not?

Hi all, hope you are all doing ok? I’m after a little advice please. On Tuesday my DN advised me to increase my evening dose of NovoRapid....

Thread by: Libby3781, Jun 7, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: General Chat
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I-Port Advance - Not Able To Have On Prescription After all

Last week I started using the i-Port advance for the first time. On the first day I saw an immediate improvement in my blood sugars. Prior to...

Thread by: Libby3781, May 11, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: General Chat
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I - Port Advance

[ATTACH] Hi all, I hope you’re all well? I’m after some advice if possible. I’m considering purchasing this device I-port advance. So firstly,...

Thread by: Libby3781, Apr 27, 2019, 0 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Do you check your Ketone’s?

Have you been advised to check your Ketones? My blood glucose monitor has a ketone facility on it. Every so often when I’m checking my BG, it...

Thread by: Libby3781, Apr 9, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
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When not to administer insulin???

Hi all, I hope you are all well? I’m after a little advice please. Have your DM’s advised you when you shouldn’t inject? I’ve had no advice from...

Thread by: Libby3781, Apr 5, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Insulin
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I-port Advance

Hi all, I hope you’re all well? I’m after some advice if possible. I’m considering purchasing this device I-port advance. So firstly, I’m...

Thread by: Libby3781, Mar 14, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Hypo’s advice

I’ve been on Levemir since June & NovoRapid since September. The Levemir is doing what’s required overnight. I’m on 38 units of that. I’m still...

Thread by: Libby3781, Nov 30, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Levemir insulin

I’ve been on Levemir insulin since June 18. Recently tho every time I inject it is stinging, it is stinging from the time I start injecting...

Thread by: Libby3781, Nov 23, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Insulin
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Type 2 Sharps Box Disposal

I’m curious how members dispose of sharp boxes used at home? I have had to register with the company that dispose of the local hospital sharp...

Thread by: Libby3781, Nov 3, 2018, 34 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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How long prior to exercising (running), should you test?

My DN advised I should always test before doing exercise. I’m just wondering how long before, and after people test? Obviously, I don’t want to...

Thread by: Libby3781, Oct 24, 2018, 11 replies, in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport
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Joining a running club!

Tomorrow, I’m hoping to join a local running club. I have no experience as a runner/jogger. I’m just wondering are there any specific Do’s &...

Thread by: Libby3781, Oct 21, 2018, 13 replies, in forum: Fitness, Exercise and Sport

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