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Hi, I'm sure there's plenty of people who have similar feelings to yourself. I think many people feel diabetes holds them back, that some people feel they can't do many things because of their diabetes, but in 99.9% of cases it isn't true! People run marathons and climbs mountains, win gold...

Hi, I don't feel like i can be of great help as the only medicine i get on prescription is insulin, but didn't want to see your post left unanswered. I don't understand why they would take januvia from your prescription, not only without notice but when your BG's are rising.. My advice would...

Hi there, Welcome to the forum, as you posted in the Type 2 diabetes part of the forum and not the introductions part i think your post was missed as usually a kind forum monitor would post the info below for you. Don't get me wrong, feel free to post wherever you like of course! :) The info...

Re: basel bolus Hi, The insulin to carb ratio is different for every person. I personally have a ratio of 2.5U to every 13g of carbs. As i use an insulin pump i can be much more precise with my doses than with injections. Have you heard of the DAFNE course? (stands for Dose Adjustment For...

Sounds like it's going well! It's always a good idea to wait a few days to see how you react to changes in basal and ratios. I usually wait 3 days unless it's seeming to cause me hypo's or high highs! I tend to aim to change one thing at a time if possible, this way if theres a problem i can...

Hi, Seems as though your heading in the right direction, showing improvement in many areas. Keep up the good work :) Flu-jabs all part of having diabetes. There's a reason why we have them. I personally haven't had much pain from flu jabs but i'm a human pin cushion anyway :lol: one more jab...

Re: Why can't Roche produce pre-filled cartridges?!! I've always used novorapid as my fast acting insulin so i don't really know any different! I've used humalog once when i switched back to injection for a day out as thats my back up insulin, but didn;t use it long enough to figure out if...

Hi, Insulin pumps can be excellent for children, with being able to give very small doses as many children are sensitive to insulin. As well as being able to fine tune his basal very well too. It's also an advantage as he won't have to endure so many injections, just a cannula change every...

Will explain all :) http://www.diabetes.co.uk/what-is-hba1c.html

Re: Why can't Roche produce pre-filled cartridges?!! Brilliant idea, but i'll have mine filled with Novorapid instead pleeeeeeeeease! :)

Hi, Great news! You still may have some long acting insulin in your system, especially if you used lantus before. so that is likely to cause your BG's to act a little strange, so i wouldn't change anything for about 2/3 days. UNLESS you hypo in the night, then change it right away! :) Are...

Very true, until i got a pump, my BG's were horrid in the morning and i would be chasing them all day. Now i've got the pump i wake up in the 5's or 6's and remain steady after waking. Good luck with the pump!

I personally think the doctor is doing a brilliant job for her, i don't think the doctor would or is forbidding her to conceive until she has the perfect BG's i think it's sensible and for the better to aim for the best control you can. It's not always acheiveable of course but what sort of...

This subject has been discussed many times on here, and for once it's nice to NOT see floods of posts from people who think it's a good idea to say how they never change the needles and it has never harmed them. Change the needle everytime, who gives a stuff about the money, you wouldn't save...

Hi there, Bless you, i've never been pregnant so i can't directly emphasise with you, but just wanted to offer some support :) I know your fretting over your levels, as it's very important for yourself and baby to be that you have very good control before starting to try for a baby. If the...

Always a good plan, lots of testing so you get to grips with it all quick then you've got nothing to worry about! Going abroad is always a little worrying with diabetes but if you keep a close eye on your BG's you should be sorted! Oh, that is very very cruel! (even more jealous!) Going to Oz...

Hi, 7.9% is technically above the recommended guidelines. But it's still a good result in my eyes, especially as you haven't been diagnosed long and your previous hba1c was 8.1% so you are making a steady improvement, especially as your being reviewed every 3 months. It's always recommended to...

Hi, Firstly i'm very jealous your jetting off to Oz, have a great time! It's lucky really your going from the pump to injections! as you wont have any insulin to interfere going back to MDI. Your plan sounds pretty good, that's definately how I would do it. Makes sense to start the dosage...

Hi, Depends wether to you diabetes is a disability or not. Meaning if you have diabetes related complications. When i fill out applications I don't disclose I have diabetes unless there is a box to tick that asks you if you do have diabetes, which is rare. I don't consider my diabetes to be...

Hi, I agree with Russ, but i personally also test for ketones if i have any reading over 17mmol. Especially if i'm poorly too!