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Yes but what does that say about the medical establishment's communication skills?

Let us know how she gets on!

Chalk another one up for the space programme. :D

Stress and depression can alter blood glucose levels significantly, depending on the individual - so yes. :|

Your levels seem pretty good so far. Try testing after every meal to see what your BG pattern is like. Recording food for a while may help you determine the effect that different foods have on.

Oh wait now I see. He's too high to get the snack. Right. Sounds like the dawn phenomenon is having a lasting effect. DP is the result of the body releasing glucose to help you "start up" in the morning, unfortunately in diabetics it can cause sugar spikes. It may be that his morning injection...

Re: 10am Spikes During the Honeymoon period it's not unreasonable to be relaxed about background insulin. Within a short period of time he'll probably be on it anyway. As for the existing problem, what kind of snack is he having?

Not being a woman I can't fully appreciate the nuances of the problem, but I'd definitely suggest seeking out an explanation from your G.P or at least a referral to someone with more expertise.

It's also one of the best things given the moronic advice we've seen people being given by some Doctors. ;)

Doesn't sound like a diabetic problem specifically. Going by what you said, there are no other options save the contraceptive patch - but all that does is deliver a dose of the pill via the skin. Has anyone ever given you a definitive answer why these methods have such an effect on you?

My household eats a lot of organic foods, and usually from the likes of M&S, or good quality butcher/grocer (and it's worth it). It's usually all fresh meats, veg, etc, and few ready meals. Expensive indeed.

What are you bloods like before exercising?

So basically doing everything you have to do anyway on basal-bolus?

Alternatively start to read up on it yourself. Check out things like kids guides (don't laugh, I'm serious - at the end of the day they'll be the simplest you'll get).

I imagine this is redundant advice, but... drink lots of water.

Short answer: testing is vital.

My Matrix reference clearly was missed there :P

Question - what insulin regime is he on?

I get varying brands of my hayfever tablets and I've never once noticed a difference. Actually come to think of it, I found the generic loratadine more effective than branded desloratadine.

"I want to be a doctor because the pay is fantastic and I enjoy stating the obvious." It would have gotten you noticed. :wink: