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  1. nigelho
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    New to insulin. Type 2

    Remember even with insulin to watch the amount of total carbs being eaten. All carbs will raise the BSs. Keep a food diary to monitor how things...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 6, 2016 in forum: Insulin
  2. nigelho
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    Type 1: Insulin To Recommend

    I stopped using novorapid about 3 years ago as it stopped working so I use Apidra. I use Humulin I for my long lasting insulin but I also take...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 6, 2016 in forum: Insulin
  3. nigelho
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    Fast acting insulin advice

    After doing the DAFNE Course I now test before and then usually 4 Hours after the meal. If I'm high before I'll do a dose correction using a 1:1...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 6, 2016 in forum: Insulin
  4. nigelho
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    Type 1 Very high blood sugers

    Hi Ian, I'd consider doing carb counting instead of injecting a set amount of novorapid at each meal. ask you DSN to teach you how to carb count...
    Post by: nigelho, Mar 25, 2016 in forum: Ask A Question
  5. nigelho
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    The blood glucose level high

    You're on a pretty high meal ratio with you using the 75:25 Humulog. Is there any reason why you're on this insulin? It's not working having to...
    Post by: nigelho, Feb 29, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  6. nigelho
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    Dafne course

    Yes it's a great course. The reason why it's 5 days is because the course looks at your BSs over 5 days on a 1:1 basis and making adjustments...
    Post by: nigelho, Feb 19, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  7. nigelho
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    How many carbs are enough?

    I did my DAFNE Course in 2013 and we didn't use a nutritionist at all. I note you keep mentioning that each additional will lower your BS by 2...
    Post by: nigelho, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  8. nigelho
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    Egg Increasing My Blood Sugars

    This happens to myself and my daughter, we're both type 1s. I have to allow 10 grams 'carbs' for each egg when I work out my carbs for the meal.
    Post by: nigelho, Dec 4, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  9. nigelho
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    what am i doing wrong hubby has high bloods in the morning

    Please look at all food labels. It's usually shown as carbs per 100 grams weight. Your husband may need to adjust his medication. If his HBA1c...
    Post by: nigelho, Nov 28, 2015 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  10. nigelho
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    Depression meds and raised glucose

    Sorry to hear about the depression. If you've been running high etc with your BSs and can't seem to get to grips with it please consider the...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 31, 2015 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
  11. nigelho
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    Can someone give me advice please?

    As Louise M said in her post, The DAFNE Course is well worth doing. Ask your DSN or GP to get you on the course. I did the course in 2013 and I...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 25, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  12. nigelho
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    Help with sugar roller coaster

    Consider doing the DAFNE Course. It sorted me out in 2013 and it's much more than just learning how to carb count. You learn much more than the...
    Post by: nigelho, Oct 9, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  13. nigelho
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    Dropping considerably quick

    When do you test after each meal. DAFNE recommends 4 hours after you've eaten as most quick acting insulins take that time to work. If after 2...
    Post by: nigelho, Sep 17, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  14. nigelho
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    14 year old son seems to be showing first signs of finding it all to much !!

    Check with his DSN/GP about the type 1 management DAFNE COURSE.
    Post by: nigelho, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: Parents
  15. nigelho
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    Insulin not working well. Type 2.

    The doses you're on are very high and seems to be fixed. Why don't your care team try novorapid or Apidra and teach you how to carb count. By...
    Post by: nigelho, Sep 11, 2015 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  16. nigelho
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    Type 1 Diabetes is killing me

    Sorry that you are struggling with your diabetes. I struggled during the first 3 years after diagnosis( 60 year old then) as my then care tean...
    Post by: nigelho, Sep 9, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  17. nigelho
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    Atrocious dismissal of eye symptoms.

    My op went very well, no pain and the large floaters were sucked out and the doc didn't have to refill the eye. Going back in Dec to see about...
    Post by: nigelho, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
  18. nigelho
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    i got missdienosed they said i was type 2 but iam now type 1

    Hi Bobby, What insulin have you been put on? I too was misdiagnosed as type 2 at the age of 60 and ended up in hospital and put immediately on...
    Post by: nigelho, Aug 31, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
  19. nigelho
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    Low carb, IF, increased insulin resistance?! Help!

    Hi Suzanneal, I'm type 1 and very resistant to insulin so my Apidra I take 2 X 500mg metformin tablets at each meal. I use Humulin I as my long...
    Post by: nigelho, Jul 2, 2015 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  20. nigelho
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    Lowish carb bread

    Just remember each slice of different bread all very in weight, therefore the carb content per slice is different. Some may say 4 gram carbs per...
    Post by: nigelho, Jun 7, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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