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Still getting used to the insulin and the Rollercoaster of ups and downs, but a respectable 6.8 this morning, but I bet it'll be 16 needing corrective dosages during the day #bodypleasecooperate :D - does anyone else go that high?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone had Protein in their urine and if it had been successfully treated by their GP? - I've had it for a while now (due to prolonged high sugars no doubt after going through severe denial) Just worried it's a sign of Kidney disease? If so what are the symptoms anyone has...

Ok, just want to check the theory (and medical advice) I have going right now... Please bare with me. My pre sugars were 7.0mmol. I had two bacon and egg sandwiches on Linseeded Bread. The total carbs in the meal were approximately 47g. So I took 5 units of Novo Rapid. (to cover this...

I had a very similar experience - 20's and 30mmol and HI on the old meter - the Dr's were unresponsive for a good while about my HBA1C results - I was on Gliclazide and Metformin for 10+ years. I noticed my eyes were becoming a little more blurry than usual (Just assumed I needed new...

I've been looking at these; let us know how you get on and if they're worth the investment as they are pretty expensive

Just to give you the heads up about the treatments.... It genuinely sounds more painful than it 'actually' is. I was a very poorly controlled Type 2 for many years.. Consequently my eyes have suffered as a result, I've pegged up around 5 injections in each eye and maybe 7 sessions of laser...

Thanks for your advice :) - Getting there, slow but sure :)

Hi Guys - No I don't test my sugars during the night - I'm coming down from a long period of being high and having poor control due to denial and other psychological things going on.... Maybe it would be a good idea... Have the Gluco Tablets at the side of the bed just incase I go hypo; but...

I've noticed if I have a couple of wheetabix before bed I'm doing okay through the night... Love my supper :)

Thanks for the responses guys - Much appreciated :) - I've got proliferative retinopathy so been placed on Insulin to take absolute control. Was on Glic. and Metf. for years and didn't realise my hbA1C was creeping up :/ But, you can't turn back the clock... Spent a lot of time in denial and the...

Thanks for your response, I'll be uber aware now :) - Not looking forward to it happening to be honest :/

Hi, I'm new to insulin and touch wood I've not had a hypo yet... But wondering what is likely to happen and best way to react to it? I bought some glucose tablets recently as a precaution. Plus... Is it possible to sleep through one? Thanks

Thanks for your responses guys - sorry I've not got back to you all sooner. I'm currently working on the assumption of 1 unit to 10 carbs until the diabetic nurse can work out 'my ratio' (however that works lol) - I'm adding in corrective dosages after 2 hours with fast acting at the moment...

Hi There, I was recently placed onto insulin having been on Metformin and Gliclazide. Since I've been placed in control of my own sugar levels I've noticed I'm getting up in the middle of the night to pee? - Has anyone else had this problem? Seems to be around 3am every time? My sugars seem...

Thanks Grant - I had one last night for the first time and it was a bit scary as I thought I was going to drop and checked my sugars and they were at 6.2 :/ my reaction was to eat a wheetabix with a spot of sugar late on in the day to clear up the feeling. But now I'm aware of it I'll try and...

Hi, I recently went onto insulin as my sugars were going through the roof and developed minor complications. I have found that when I'm running below 8.0 (getting towards where the doctors want me) my legs are feeling strange and I feel weak. I was very high for a long period of years. Can...

Thanks Chook :)

Hi There, I was wondering if anyone had any experience of their anti-depressant medication interfering with their sugar levels at all? Thanks

Hi All, I've recently been placed onto Insulin and finding it really hard to cope with testing 4/5 times per day and finding my sugars are bouncing off the roof at 18mmo/l... My diabetic nurse says "Fix fasting sugars first" with the Tresiba. I'm taking this in a morning and achieving a...

Many thanks for your replys - I've noticed that website before ;) - Just really concerned at the moment as I'm getting conflicting information from different departments :/